But officials of some denominations say they do not know how many of their member churches are undertaking such efforts.

The church recently undertook a £5.6 million building project in order to expand the church and improve facilities.

The church undertook a program to convert the Sámi in the 16th and 17th century with the program being largely successful.

During his tenure, the church also undertook a major renovation of their historic building.

And the church has undertaken new advertising and e-mail campaigns to combat more conservative forces.

Christian personally inspected the fifty-four churches, strenuous and sometimes dangerous work, undertaken when he was over 70 years old.

The church has since undertaken a branch of the church parish forest Walderbach.

The church undertook the second phase of a restoration project in 2013 and was closed from March till September.

The decree also stated that churches could undertake basic repairs and maintenance subject only to the provision of written notification to the local authorities.

During the Second World War, the church also undertook charity work in war-ravaged China.