About us

The Finnish Seamen’s Church is with you around the world. We have been working for the benefit of seafarers and Finns living abroad since 1875. We maintain Finnish seamen’s churches in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. In addition, we are responsible for seasonal work in the Mediterranean region and for the activities of Finnish expatriate congregations around the world.

We support individuals and communities in times of joy, sorrow, and everyday life. Our activities give rise to approximately 200,000 encounters each year.

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Contact us

On the contact information page you will find the contact details of the Seamen’s Church’s staff in Finland, the billing address, a feedback form, bank account numbers, and useful links to other pages.

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For the media

The Seamen’s Church’s communications team assists media representatives with all matters related to the Seamen’s Church. We provide information about our work, help journalists find interviewees, offer photos, logos, etc. for media use, and arrange meetings.

Go to the media information page
Rantaan huuhtoutunut lasipullo, jonka sisällä paperi.

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Subscribe to Communications

The Seamen’s Church’s central office and its overseas locations publish a monthly newsletter. In addition, we send out “Sisu and Blessing” on a weekly basis. Subscribe to receive the messages you want by email.

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Organization

The Finnish Seamen’s hurch changed from an association to a foundation on 1 October 2025. The foundation’s decision-making body is the Board of the Foundation.

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Kaksi nuorempaa ja yksi vanhempi nainen nauraa sohvalla.

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Strategy

During the strategy period 2022–2026, the Finnish Seamen’s Church is preparing for a significant expansion of its work abroad. Under an agreement with the Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, the Seamen’s Church will assume operational leadership and coordination of all church work among Finns abroad starting in early 2025

Learn more about the Seamen’s Church’s strategy

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Finances

The Finnish Seamen’s Church is a non-profit organization. Its finances are based on its own fundraising activities as well as support and donations from private individuals and various organizations.

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Responsibility

The Finnish Seamen’s Church cares about the environment. In connection with the preparation of an environmental program, a survey of environmentally impactful activities in different units was conducted in 2009. The most recent environmental program was drawn up in 2019 and is updated whenever necessary.

Learn more about our responsibility program
Sivuprofiili silmälasipäisestä, viiksekkäästä miehestä, jolla on papin liperit kaulassaan.

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History

The Finnish Seamen’s Church began its work in 1875. It was founded to support Finnish seafarers abroad, but quite soon its services were also used by migrants and other travelers in addition to seafarers. Over time, the Seamen’s Church has developed and diversified into a cultural center serving people on the move and a multi-purpose hub promoting social well-being.

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Osallistu ja tue

Voit osallistua Merimieskirkon työhön monella tapaa, kuten vapaaehtoisena, työn tukijana tai lahjoittajana

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Vapaaehtoistyö

Merimieskirkoilla on monta mahdollisuutta vapaaehtoistoimintaan. Kurkkaa tänne!
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Lahjoita

Suomen Merimieskirkko kerää rahoituksensa lahjoituksin ja yhteisöavustuksin. Lahjoita, kiitos.
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Nainen katselee papereita, joissa nuotteja.

Jäsenyys

Merimieskirkon jäsenet ovat historian saatossa tukeneet työtämme lähimmäisten auttamiseksi.
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