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.

The General Synod dicussed the future of the Church

The General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland convened from 3 to 6 August 2021 for its first meeting week of the year held at the Turku Christian Institute.

Mari Leppänen elected the next Bishop of the Archdiocese of Turku

Mari Leppänen was elected the next Bishop of the Archdiocese of Turku, having received 53.8 % of the votes in the second round of the episcopal elections on 3 December 2020.

The General Synod discussed the concept of marriage

The General Synod was appointed for a new four-year term in February and met for the first time in Turku from 10 to 14 August 2020.

Open letter to Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland supports and prays for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and its work for peace and reconciliation.