Danish churches since 1867
The organisation that now comprises 42 Danish seamen's and overseas priests as well as a number of assistants began its work in 1867. You will find us where there are a large number of Danes in residence. Our wish is to be able to reach even more places; whether or when we are able to do so depends on the financial situation.
Where to find us
Our churches are scattered around the whole world in cities with many Danish residents and in seaports with many visiting Danish ships, as well as in Southern Schleswig, Germany, where a Danish minority lives. The Danish church abroad / Danish Seamen's Church can be found in:
Europe
Asia
Australia
North America
Argentina
We also collaborate with the Danish church in Jerusalem.
Activities
Each church has a Danish pastor appointed to ensure an ecclesiastical service according to the customs and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark. A cultural and social community is also a high priority. The seamen's churches in the large port cities provide a base for extensive onboard visits to Danish ships calling at the world's largest ports.
Organisation and management
The Danish Church Abroad / Danish Seamen's Church is led by a board of governors. The administration in Denmark has 12 employees led by Dean Selma Ravn.
By far the greatest part of our expenses is covered by fundraising and by contributions from our congregations, while the Danish Finance Act gives a grant that covers a substantial part of salary expenses.
