Gazing up at Mälarhöjdens kyrka, imagine the excitement of the residents in the 1920s. This new district, clustered around the western tram stop of the Hornstull-Mälarhöjden line, needed a spiritual heart. In 1923, a call to action went out. A fundraising association formed to bring their dream of Mälarhöjdens kyrka to life. By June 1928, they had gathered 54,000 kronor. Enough to lay the foundation stone. Originally called Mälarhöjdens kapell, the church was designed by Hakon Ahlberg. It was inaugurated in 1929. The initial structure was a simple rectangular building. Just a nave, blending 20th-century classicism and functionalism. Mälarhöjdens kyrka evolved over time. In 1966-67, Ahlberg returned to design the chancel extension. Later, in 1989-90, the community rooms were added. These rooms boast a stunning stained-glass window by Einar Forseth. Inside, the unadorned red brick walls and limestone floor create a sense of simple elegance. The flat, wooden ceiling is adorned with Alf Munthe’s 1929 painting, “Faith, Hope, and Love.” Admire Maria Hillfon’s 1967 stained-glass window in the chancel. Outside, Håkan Bonds’ 1992 granite fountain, “The Tree of Life,” offers a quiet space for reflection. In 1984, Mälarhöjdens kyrka transitioned from the Mälarhöjden Church Foundation to the Hägersten Parish. This ensures its continued role in the community. Today, Mälarhöjdens kyrka stands as a testament to the community’s vision. It is a place where history whispers and the spirit soars.
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