Help, support and guidance

Whatever problems you may be experiencing, we are here to support you. Sometimes just talking with someone may help. All meetings with our priests, deacons and other staff are strictly confidential.

We respect each person's religious convictions and worldview on the basis of the freedom of belief. You do not need to be a member of the Church to have an appointment with one of our church staff. 

You are not alone! Come and tell us about your troubles. You can contact our immigrant worker Jessica with any kind of problems. Jessica is a church deacon. 

Talk to a priest

Our priests, Anni and Jean, offer spiritual and other support such as

• counselling
• spiritual and emotional support
• family and relationships counselling and
• confession

You can also contact any other priest in our parishes. 

Link to the priests contact infoLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä in the Finnish congregationLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Link to the priests contact infoLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä in the Swedish congregationLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Socio-economic support from a deacon

Our deacons mostly offer socio-economic support such as

• financial advice and material assistance
• emotional support
• conversational aid

You can find and contac a deacon in you own area. 

Link to the deacons' contact info in the Finnish congreationLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Link to the deacons' contact info in the Swedish congreationLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Family counselling

Family counselling is talking therapy services provided by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. The Centre offers professional guidance to couples and families who experience challenges in family life or who are in crisis due to a difficult life event.

Link to the Family counselling centres English websiteLinkki avautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Note

Note: We have priest working in hospitals, certain workplaces, prisons, and schools. If you do not know how to contact one, you can ask your nurse, social worker, teacher, or a police officer to help you find one.