Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland is the church of approximately four million people, who are members of the parish of their home town. We want to be a church for all people – regardless of background – so we welcome everyone to attend our activities. For more information about us and our work, please explore this website.

News

General Synod donates a half a million to Ukrainians

The General Synod decided on 5 May 2022 to donate 500,000 euros through Finn Church Aid to Ukrainians suffering as a result of the war.

Archbishop Tapio Luoma: 

"Continued relations require the Russian Orthodox Church not to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."

Parish elections 20.11.2022

Parish elections are held every four years. The next election will be held on 20 November 2022, with advance voting taking place on 8–12 November.

Bishops appeal for peace and aid to Ukraine

Lenten appeal from the bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

Bishop Jari Jolkkonen on Russia's Victory Day parade:

"Today they are celebrating deeds deserving not honor, but shame. The time will come when the perpetrators of atrocities will have to give an account of their lives before the face of the Almighty." Read the speech.

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