墨尔本的瑞典教会在财政问题下面临潜在的销售,但当地人以强大的社区支持和获利能力为借口,为拯救它而奋斗。 Melbourne’s Swedish Church faces potential sale amid financial concerns, but locals fight to save it, citing strong community support and profitability.

在瑞典教会官员宣布计划因财政紧张和成员减少而审查其未来的计划后, 墨尔本斯堪的纳维亚社区正在团结起来, 阻止历史悠久的圣乔治路瑞典教堂Torak House(Toorak House)的潜在出售。 Melbourne’s Scandinavian community is rallying to stop the potential sale of the heritage-listed Toorak House, the historic Swedish Church on St Georges Road, after Church of Sweden officials announced plans to review its future due to financial strain and declining membership. 当地人认为，该建筑仍然具有重要性和可持续性，理由是每年有 60,000 名游客、一家有利可图的咖啡馆和礼品店以及强大的社区支持，在线请愿书收集了 2,300 多个签名。 Locals argue the building remains vital and sustainable, citing 60,000 annual visitors, a profitable cafe and gift shop, and strong community support, with an online petition gathering over 2,300 signatures. 虽然教会领袖表示，高昂的维护成本和房产的规模使其不可持续，但墨尔本的会众强调其文化价值、财务自给自足以及作为地标的作用。 While church leaders say high maintenance costs and the property’s size make it unsustainable, Melbourne congregants emphasize its cultural value, financial self-sufficiency, and role as a landmark. 预计11月在瑞典举行一次会议后将作出最后决定。 A final decision is expected after a November meeting in Sweden.