The Seamen’s Church operates in Finland, abroad, and at sea

The Finnish Seamen’s Church is with you at home, around the world, and at sea. We walk alongside you whenever you need us.

Iso karttapallo, jonka äärellä aikuisen sormi osoittaa Eurooppaa ja lapsi katsoo vieressä.

We maintain Finnish seamen’s churches in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. We have been working for the benefit of seafarers and Finns living abroad since 1875.

In accordance with the cooperation agreement concluded with the Church Council, the operational leadership and coordination of the Church’s work among Finns abroad was transferred in its entirety to the Seamen’s Church at the beginning of 2025.

Valkoinen kolmekerroksinen rakennus kellotorneineen ja suuri lehtipuu kadun varrella.

Where we operate

Seamen’s churches abroad

The Seamen’s Church abroad is a church for people on the move and offers its visitors a piece of home in a foreign country – a home away from home

Seamen’s churches abroad
Vaaleanruskea kaksikerroksinen rakennus ja asvalttipiha.

Where we operate

Seamen’s churches in Finland

In Finnish ports, we serve all seafarers according to the principle of international reciprocity. Our services are also used by various groups and heavy transport drivers, particularly in Turku and Vuosaari.

Seamen’s churches in Finland
Puolikaaren muotoinen valkoinen rakennus, jonka edessä neljä ihmistä.

Where we operate

Congregations around the World

In Finnish congregations abroad, services in Finnish, church ceremonies, and many other events are organized. Seasonal chaplains and cantors work in Spain during the winter season, and traveling chaplains visit different parts of the world around Christmas.

Congregations, Seasonal and Travel Chaplaincy abroad
Matalan puurakennuksen edessä nurmikolla joukko ihmisiä ja ulkokyltti.

Where we operate

Central office

The central office of the Finnish Seamen’s Church manages tasks common to the Seamen’s Church community, such as fundraising, administration, and finances. The central office is located in Vuosaari, Helsinki.

The Central office of Finnish Seamen’s Church