Sønderborg Frikirke
Vision, Theology and purpose
Who are we?
Sønderborg Frikirke is located at Damgade 94 in Sønderborg. The church is part of the Apostolic Church Denmark, a denomination that has existed in Denmark for 100 years. Apostolic Church Denmark is a network of local churches, schools, and organizations. Sønderborg Frikirke is also a member of FrikirkeNet Denmark, a network of free churches, organizations, and institutions.
Vision - what we dream of becoming
At Sønderborg Frikirke, we dream of being a church of grace. A church where people can encounter Jesus and say yes to Him – a church where people are met with grace rather than demands. A church where people are met with the gift before the task. God’s grace is a gift for you and your neighbor. It is a gift that, when unwrapped, contains full acceptance and unconditional love. This gift is given freely and without any expectation of return. It is the gift you receive in an encounter with God – and it is also the gift we want people to experience when they step into our church and meet the people who are part of Sønderborg Frikirke.
Theology - What we believe
Our fundamental theological foundation is the Apostles’ Creed. In understanding how faith in God can be lived out in practice, the Bible is our guide. We believe the entire Bible is inspired by God and reveals His character and relationship with humanity.
As a congregation, we aim to be in a process of understanding and interpreting the Bible in the context of the time we live in. In this process, we seek to remain open and attentive to what benefits the community while being receptive to God’s guidance and work within it.
We acknowledge that God can speak through people. The role of the community is to evaluate and test what is said to maintain a healthy balance between spirituality and common sense.
Individual freedom is important to us. We are not masters over each other’s faith but co-workers in it. Therefore, it is crucial that our community maintains a broad theological openness.
Who are we part of?
Sønderborg Frikirke is part of the Apostolic Church Denmark, a network of local churches, schools, and organizations. Apostolic Church Denmark celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024.
Learn more about our national church here.
Sønderborg Frikirke is also part of FrikirkeNet, a nationwide organization with over 120 members, including a broad network of free churches, organizations, and institutions.
Learn more about FrikirkeNet here.

Purpose and mission
The purpose of being a church is expressed in the words “to love God and love your neighbor” – and so we must be both God-oriented and world-oriented. In everything we say and do, we want Jesus to be our example. Jesus did not come to condemn but, through His life and words, showed how love and truth can transform people and society.
In our church, we want to support and help people find a genuine, living, and giving relationship with God. We want to be a place that equips us to serve God – not only within the church but also in life, in our families, workplaces, and all our relationships. As a church, we want to reach out to people with what we have received from God.