Meals
The Seinäjoki parish organises breakfasts and lunches for parishioners in its area on a pay-what-you-wish basis. In addition, every year we organize various communal dining events, like Mother’s day lunches, the proceeds of which are donated to missionary or diaconal work.
Ylistaro chapel parish
Community meal Keskiviikkoateria
Wed 5.8.–Wed 16.12.2026
Every other Wednesday from 5 August to 16 December 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
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A community meal is served every other Wednesday from 5 August to 16 December 2026, 11 am to 1 pm.
Voluntary contribution: 6 €.
Seinäjoki parish area, Seinäjoki regional parish
Community Meal Toivon tori
Tue 2.9.2025–Wed 9.12.2026
Every other Wednesday at 12:30 pm
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Toivon Tori Community Meal is held every other Wednesday in the lobby of the Kirkonkranni Auditorium (Ala-Kuljunkatu 1 D, 3rd floor).
Dates in 2026:
2 September, 23 September, 21 October, 28 October, 4 November, 18 November, 2 December and 9 December
Time: 12:30 pm
Meal fee: 3 €
The gathering begins with a short devotional. Any leftover food will be distributed to those who would like to take some home. Please bring your own plastic food containers.
If you need an exemption from the meal fee, please get in touch with the contact persons.
Contact us
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Diaconal worker
Tuomo SaloSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Mervi LaasanenSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Men’s Breakfast Gatherings at Hyllykallio Parish Hall Autumn 2026
5 September
Speaker: Arvi Viita
Music: Senukan Veljet
Host: Jussi Juurakko
3 October
Speaker: Matti Rekiaho
Music: Jarmo Tupila and Mikko Tienhaara
Host: Jouko Ylinen
7 November
Speaker: Artturi Kivineva
Music: Senukan Veljet
Host: Raimo Ristilä
5 December
Speaker: Hospital Chaplain Raimo Lähteenmaa
Music: Senukan Veljet
Host: Jukka Niemi
Breakfast fee: 6 €.
Seinäjoki parish area, Seinäjoki regional parish
Monday Evening Community Meal
Sat 1.8.2026–Fri 30.7.2027
Mondays, 5 pm to 7 pm, on selected dates as announced.
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Welcome to enjoy a meal in the lobby of the Kirkonkranni Auditorium. A voluntary contribution towards the meal is appreciated.
Nurmo chapel parish
Thursday Lunch in Koura
Thu 17.9.–Thu 19.11.2026
12 noon to 2 pm 17 September, 22 October and 19 November 2026
The café of Koura Sports Hall
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Koura Sports Hall Café
17 September, 22 October and 19 November 2026
12 noon to 2 pm.
Nurmo chapel parish
Wednesday Coffee Keskiviikkokahvit
Wed 9.9.–Wed 18.11.2026
11 am to 2 pm
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Hyllykamari, Hyllykallio Parish Hall Wednesdays, 11 am to 2 pm. Coffee is served alongside the Wednesday Soup Lunch on odd-numbered weeks.
The Wednesday Soup Lunch is held at Nurmo Parish Hall on even-numbered weeks (2 September to 25 November 2026) and at Hyllykallio Parish Hall on odd-numbered weeks (9 September to 18 November 2026). Time: 11 am to 1 pm. Voluntary contribution: 5 €.
Nurmo chapel parish
Wednesday Soup Lunch Keskiviikkokeitto
Sat 1.8.2026–Sat 31.7.2027
at Nurmo Parish Hall on even-numbered weeks (2 September to 25 November 2026) and at Hyllykallio Parish Hall on odd-numbered weeks (9 September to 18 November 2026)
Nurmo parish hall, Hyllykallion seurakuntakoti
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The Wednesday Soup Lunch is held at Nurmo Parish Hall on even-numbered weeks (2 September to 25 November 2026) and at Hyllykallio Parish Hall on odd-numbered weeks (9 September to 18 November 2026).
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Voluntary contribution: 5 €.
Peräseinäjoki chapel parish
Wednesday Soup Lunch Keskiviikkokeitto
Sat 1.8.2026–Sat 31.7.2027
11 am to 12:30 pm 16 September, 21 October and 4 November 2026
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Peräseinäjoki Parish Hall (Kirkkotie 2)
11 am to 12:30 pm
16 September, 21 October and 4 November 2026
Voluntary contribution: 5 €.
Nurmo chapel parish
Women’s Breakfast Gatherings
Sat 12.9.–Sat 12.12.2026
Saturdays 10 am
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Women’s Breakfast Gatherings
Saturdays at 10 am, Hyllykallio Parish Hall
Breakfast fee: 5 €
12 September
“Wayward Thoughts”
Speaker: Satu Salo, theologian and trainer from Kansan Raamattuseura
10 October
“The Pain and Beauty of Forgiveness”
Speaker: Aino Vesti, pastor
14 November
“The Rag Rug of Womanhood: Womanhood at Different Stages of Life”
Speaker: Tuire Wuorijärvi, family counsellor
12 December
Christmas Carols
Featuring the Senior Choir, Päivi Kankainen-Martikainen (cantor), and the Poetry Group of Kauhajoki Adult Education Centre.
Nurmo chapel parish
Ylijoki Tuesday Lunch
Tue 15.9.–Tue 17.11.2026
Tuesdays 12 noon to 2 pm 15 September, 20 October and 17 November 2026
Ylijoen kylätalo
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Ylijoki Village Hall
15 September, 20 October and 17 November 2026
12 noon to 2 pm.
Contacts
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Diaconal worker
Heidi JokinenSeinäjoki parish | Ylistaro chapel parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Mervi LaasanenSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Social Services Professional working in diaconia
Johannes HeikuraSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Lead diaconal worker
Johanna LahtelaSeinäjoki parish | Nurmo chapel parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Kati LatikkaSeinäjoki parish | Nurmo chapel parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Suvi LoukolaSeinäjoki parish | Ylistaro chapel parish | Diaconia
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Food aid coordinator
Jaana LähdesmäkiSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Helena NahkuriSeinäjoki parish | Nurmo chapel parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Tarja NiemiSeinäjoki Parish | Peräseinäjoki chapel parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Seija SaariSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Tanja SaloSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Tuomo SaloSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Head of diaconia
Otto SavolainenSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal worker
Virpi SkytteSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia
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Diaconal Worker
Niina VuorelaSeinäjoki parish | Nurmo chapel parish | Diaconia, Missionary work