Activities

Sunday Services

Sunday Services are held on Sundays at 1 pm in Palosaari Church. During the summer months, Jun-Aug, we only gather once a month.

Link to a website about Palosaari Church

Currently this is the only traditional-style (liturgical) weekly English-language Church Service in Vaasa.  The coffee time upstairs after the service is a great way to make friends. 

Aside from the brief list on our home page, our Facebook group will usually have more information about upcoming services, with announcements of Service details usually posted during the week leading up to the Service.  This can include information about what to expect in the Service, as well as any unusual arrangements, where the service gets moved to a different location.

Link to the website with a list of activities

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Kids' Corner

At the back of our church you can find a Kids Corner with books, toys and a small altar. Parents can sit there with the kids and still be a part of the Sunday Service. 

Arabic Service

Worship services in Arabic are held in Ristinummi Chapel (Kappelinmäentie 8) every Sunday at 3 p.m. At summertime services are held in Huutoniemi Church. These services are organized by the Sudanese community in Vaasa but everybody is welcome to join in the worship. 

Church Picture from outside
Kids sitting on the floor, listening to a Bible story.

Bible Study

Starting up again in 9th January 2024. Nowadays we meet for "Potluck spiced with spirituality" every Tuesday at 18.00 at the back of Cross, Kauppapuistikko 4. We bring something to share to eat, watch a video and discuss together. If you are interested in joining or have any questions about the group you can be in contact with Immigrant Worker Jessica Emaus, jessica.emaus@evl.fi or +35844 4808 280

Baptism Classes

Baptism Classes are available upon request—if you are thinking of getting baptised, or just want to learn about our faith, our staff are happy to arrange classes to go through the basic beliefs of our church!

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Special Events

For information about special events, like the Sauna Evening, Forest Walks and Christmas Party, or upcoming camps and trips, please visit our Facebook group!

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Pop-up choir

Join us in our pop-up choir! We speak Finnish, Swedish and English. Let's find the joy of singing together! In our repertoire we have songs fit for praying but also for praise.

You can participate the pop-up choir in International services 2–3 times per season in Vaasa main church.

Before services we practise two times on Wednesdays at 4.30 p.m.–5.30 p.m. in the crypt (basement) of Vaasa church.

  • The first rehearsal this autumn is on Wednesday 14.2.2024. and the first International Taizé Mass 3.3. 
  • The second reharsal is Wednesday 20.3 and 3.4 with International Taizé Mass 7.4.

You don't need to audition to enter the choir. Conductor is Mari Renvall.

Contact the pop-up choir: popupkuoro@gmail.com.