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Activities

Explore our community through the diverse activities that define our church’s daily life. Event descriptions are in Finnish, but everyone is welcome to join, regardless of Finnish language skills.

Events
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Bible and Tea

Open discussion group for immigrant adults about the Bible and the basics of Christianity. The group meets about once a month, from autumn to spring, in the parish centre Seurakuntakeskus (Hämeenkatu 16, Hyvinkää).

Support for families

Parishes offer many free activities for families and children.

  • Family Clubs

    Parents meet other parents, and children play and learn. Held 1–2 times per week.

  • Daycare Clubs (ages 3–6)

    Supervised by trained teachers, usually 3 hours in the morning or afternoon.

  • Afternoon Clubs (for school kids in grades 1–2)

    Fun and safe place to go after school.

  • Sunday School

    Children learn about faith through stories, songs, and crafts. The whole family is welcome! Great place for children to learn Finnish and make friends.

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Young people and students

Parishes help young people with:

 

    • Friendship, guidance, and fun events

 

    • Talking with youth workers when life feels difficult

 

Our youth work offers something for everyone.

Other ways to get involved

Volunteering

You can help in many ways, even if you’re new to Finland:

  • Visit and support elderly or sick people
  • Help at church lunches, events, or camps

No experience needed – you will get training and support.

Camps, courses, and trips

Parishes organise:

  • Camps for families

Examples of course topics:

  • Drawing or painting
  • Crafts
  • Drama
Music

Music is very important in Finnish churches!

Parishes offer:

  • Choirs for kids, youth, and adults
  • Special musical services like taizé services

Want to sing or play music? The parish cantor would love to hear from you!

Pastoral care for the sick

The Church visits people who are:

  • Sick

  • In hospital

  • At home

  • In care homes

Pastors and diaconal workers can:

  • Talk and pray with you

  • Give emotional and spiritual support

  • Help you stay connected with the Church

Hospital chaplains are specially trained, and available if you ask hospital staff.

Volunteers may also visit the sick to talk, walk with them, or run small errands.

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