We walk alongside you whenever you need us — and have done so since 1875.
The purpose of the Finnish Seamen’s Church is, in cooperation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and in accordance with its confession, to carry out Christian, social, cultural, and diaconal work among seafarers and Finns living or having lived abroad, and to conduct international Christian work in Finnish ports.
The purpose of the Seamen’s Church’s social work is to strengthen and maintain the well-being of Finns living and on the move in our areas of operation. Through Finnish-language support and activities, the aim is to prevent social exclusion and crises, thereby reducing potential costs to individuals and society.
Ship and port chaplains who sail on vessels carry out accident-prevention work by supporting the holistic well-being of seafarers and ship communities.
The purpose of the Seamen’s Church’s and Finnish expatriate congregations’ student work network is to support young people’s well-being while also increasing awareness and visibility of local Finnish communities.
Confirmation preparation is an important part of Finnish youth culture. Confirmation schools for young Finns abroad are organized by, among others, the Hamburg and London Seamen’s Church, Finnish home parishes, and Christian organizations.
At present, Finnish clergy have the legal right to perform marriages only in Norway and Germany. However, chaplains of the Seamen’s Church and clergy serving Finns abroad are happy to conduct marriage blessings in their areas of work.
Various online tools enable meaningful encounters across long distances. Some of the events we organize can also be attended remotely.
Alla olevista linkeistä pääset lukemaan lisää eri toimipaikoistamme.
