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General Synod discussed the Church’s pain points
General Synod defeats proposal on two approaches to marriage
News 2024
International Mission Partnership Consultation 26-30 August, 2024 in Helsinki, Finland
"We want to approach this week with an open mind, ‘ear first’" – Mission Partnership Consultation Begin in Helsinki
General Synod: More rights for young influencer groups, concerns over funding cuts
General Synod referred proposal on amending the concept of marriage in the Church Order to committee debate
General Synod elections: 60 new representatives and reformist majority
Church Mission Partnership Consultation Brought International Encounters, Learning, and Strategic Discussions to Helsinki
News 2023
Mari Parkkinen elected bishop of Mikkeli
General Synod: Baptised adults can be granted additional godparents
Church bells to ring in support of Ukraine at noon on 24 February 2023
The Church Pension Fund appoints Anna-Stina Wiklund as head of sustainable investment and Juhana Hannuksela as portfolio manager
New prayers for christenings, weddings and funerals
News 2022
The 2022 parish elections: Voter turnout was 12.7%
The General Synod accepted ELY as the Church’s new mission agency
Parish elections will be held on 20 November 2022
General Synod donates a half a million to Ukrainians
Archbishop Tapio Luoma: Continued relations require the Russian Orthodox Church not to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Bishops appeal for peace and aid to Ukraine
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The Church in numbers
Organisation
General Synod
Central administration
The Archbishop
Dioceses and bishops
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Episcopal elections
Diocean administration
Parishes
Parish councils and boards
Parish elections
Record keeping
Strategy
Our faith
Lutheranism in Finland
History
Worship in diversity
Revival moments
What we believe
Creeds
Living in Faith
Sacraments
The Eucharist
Baptism
Godparents
Prayer
The Bible
Worship and life events
Where can I worship?
Sunday service
Church year
Advent
Christmas
Epiphany
Shrovetide, Ash Wednesday and Lent
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday and Holy Saturday
Easter
Ascension Day
Pentecost
Transfiguration Sunday
Reformation Sunday
Sunday of Christ the King
Other holy days
National days
Confirmation
What is confirmation class?
Marriage
Who can have a church wedding?
Investigation of impediments to marriage and certificate of no impediment
Request an investigation online
Planning the ceremony
The service
Ecumenical marriage
Getting married abroad
Prayers for same-sex marriages
Funeral
Organising a funeral
Funeral checklist
Burial and cremation
The blessing of home
Confession
Pastoral care of the sick
Our work
Work in the parishes
Teaching
Counselling
Families
Students and young adults
Adults
The elderly
Voluntary work
Camps, trips and courses
Music
Our policies
Environment
Human rights
Multiculturalism and interfaith relations
Migration
Peace
Equality
Employment
Money
Responsible investment
Church and state
Religious freedom
Religious education
Church tax
Division of responsibility
Military chaplaincy
International dimension
Mission
Gospel to all
Mission is collaboration
Peace and stability
Fighting poverty
Ecumenism
Ecumenism on different levels
Ecumenical marriages
Conversations and agreements
Interfaith dialogue
Twin parish work
Ministry to Finns abroad
Global network
The Church and the EU
Priority areas
The Church's EU work
Our partners
Our finances
Church tax
Property and donations
The Church Pension Fund
Recognition of a professional qualification
Current issues
The marriage law
Euthanasia
Undocumented migrants and church shelter
Women's position in the clergy
Fighting sexual harassment
News
News 2026
The Church Synod celebrated its 150th anniversary
News 2025
The 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025 is commemorated ecumenically in Finland
General Synod discussed the Church’s pain points
General Synod defeats proposal on two approaches to marriage
News 2024
International Mission Partnership Consultation 26-30 August, 2024 in Helsinki, Finland
"We want to approach this week with an open mind, ‘ear first’" – Mission Partnership Consultation Begin in Helsinki
General Synod: More rights for young influencer groups, concerns over funding cuts
General Synod referred proposal on amending the concept of marriage in the Church Order to committee debate
General Synod elections: 60 new representatives and reformist majority
Church Mission Partnership Consultation Brought International Encounters, Learning, and Strategic Discussions to Helsinki
News 2023
Mari Parkkinen elected bishop of Mikkeli
General Synod: Baptised adults can be granted additional godparents
Church bells to ring in support of Ukraine at noon on 24 February 2023
The Church Pension Fund appoints Anna-Stina Wiklund as head of sustainable investment and Juhana Hannuksela as portfolio manager
New prayers for christenings, weddings and funerals
News 2022
The 2022 parish elections: Voter turnout was 12.7%
The General Synod accepted ELY as the Church’s new mission agency
Parish elections will be held on 20 November 2022
General Synod donates a half a million to Ukrainians
Archbishop Tapio Luoma: Continued relations require the Russian Orthodox Church not to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Bishops appeal for peace and aid to Ukraine
Contact us
Office of the Church Council
Department for International Relations
Parish offices
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