Who we are

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Vantaa is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, to which more than half of the Finnish population belong. 

Our church has long since ceased to be a church for Finns only. Today, it is an increasingly international community with people from many countries, cultures, and languages. In and around Helsinki, we provide regular worship and activities in Arabic, Chinese, English, Estonian, and Russian, and occasional activities in a dozen other languages.

In Vantaa, the church is divided into seven parishes. Six of them cover different areas of Vantaa. The seventh parish serves the Swedish-speaking community in Vantaa.

For more information about who we are, go here.

What we believe

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
John 3:16

This Bible text expresses the core of what we believe. In the early centuries of the Church, the Christian faith was expressed in three statements of faith (aka Creeds): the Nicene Creed, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. They explain what we believe about God and the relation between God and his creation.

For more information on what we believe, have a look here.

How you can participate

We would love to welcome you to any of our worship and other activities, whatever your personal religious convictions and beliefs.

In addition to our traditional worship services on Sunday mornings, we have lots of activities that cater for the needs of people in different stages of life: children, youth, young adults, adults, elderly; singles and families. Just go to Our Activities page, to get an idea of what is available.

And if you are not sure what would suit your needs, send us a mail or give us a call, and we will help you find what you are looking for. You can find our contact information here.

How you can become a member

Would you wish to join as a member?

We welcome new people into the membership of our church. Have a closer look here at what membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church involves.

You can also contact our central office or the parish office in the area where you live. You can find our contact information here.

Photo: Jani Laukkanen

Photo: Marianna Siitonen