I always enjoy interacting with people from many different cultures when I'm in Prague. This time, I talked with an Estonian man who told me about the sauna mission projects his church does.
Apparently saunas are very popular in Estonia and nearby countries--understandably so, I guess, since the climate there is so cold.
Apparently saunas are also quite the social event. Let me just quote Wikipedia here: Social and mixed gender nudity...[are] common in the conventional sauna.
So in order to attract more young people to his church, the Estonian man explained, they have a free sauna. Of course, he added, boys and girls go at different times.
I haven't approached my church with the idea yet. Think they'd go for sauna missions? ;)
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Can I apply for a sauna mission in my own home? Using the argument that my home is my temple, or some such....
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Amusing article!
It serves to show the draw of a traditional Scandinavian style sauna. Their popularity has spread all over the world as people begin to realize the true benefits of sauna bathing.
If you haven't experienced a real sauna yet, you should. They're amazing!