Sunday school
Sunday School (Pyhis) is a parish activity designed especially for young children and primary school-aged children.
Information about Sunday school
Sunday school is for children 4-14 years old and is a service offered by the parish free of charge.
Do I need to register for Sunday school?
You are welcome to join Sunday school without registering in advance. Registration is only required for Cooking Sunday School.
What do you do in Sunday school?
Sunday School is intended for children from preschool age to primary school age. Sessions last from 30 minutes to one hour and are free of charge. Seinäjoki Parish offers a variety of themed Sunday School groups. Each child receives their own Sunday School chart, where they can collect participation stickers.
Instructors
Sunday school is led by volunteer instructors from the parish.
Subscribe the Pyhis-letter
Subscribe to the Sunday School Letter and have it delivered directly to your home. Through the Sunday School Letter, children can enjoy a short devotional moment together with the whole family. Each letter also includes activities related to the theme, such as crafts and other hands-on projects. The Sunday School Letter is free of charge, and each child in the family can receive their own copy.
If your address changes or if you wish to cancel your letter subscription, please notify us of the changes by email: varhaiskasvatus.seinajoki@evl.fi
Early childhood education activity season
Our autumn 2026 activities begin in August, in week 33, and end in week 50.
Our spring 2027 activities begin in January, in week 2, and end in June, in week 24.
There are no regular weekly activities on public holidays or during holiday weeks 9 and 42.
Please check the detailed and up-to-date information under each activity.
Seinäjoki parish area
Cooking Sunday School
Sat 17.10.–Sat 14.11.2026
Saturdays, 10 am to 12 noon
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Pohja Parish Hall
Saturdays, 10 am to 12 noon
Dates in 2026: 17 October, 24 October, 31 October, 7 November and 14 November
Registration opens in week 40 on the parish website.
Cooking Sunday School meets five times each season. Advance registration is required, and children aged 4 to 14 are welcome to participate. Places are filled in the order registrations are received.
Cooking Sunday School is a fun cooking session where children prepare food together, share a meal, and learn practical everyday household skills.
Contact us
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Early Childhood Education Instructor
Marja IivariSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education
Seinäjoki parish area
Sunday School Craft Club Kultavuori
Sun 18.10.–Sun 29.11.2026
Sundays, 11 am to 12 noon
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Kultavuori Parish Hall
Sundays, 11 am to 12 noon
Dates in 2026:
18 October, 25 October, 1 November, 15 November, 22 November and 29 November
Craft Sunday School is intended for children aged 4 to 14, but younger children are welcome to join with a parent or other adult. During Craft Sunday School, children create a variety of crafts while making use of their own creativity, with activities adapted to their age and skill level. Each session also includes a short devotional moment.
Contact us
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Early Childhood Education Instructor
Marja IivariSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education
For more information
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Early Childhood Education Instructor
Marja IivariSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education
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Early Childhood Education Team Supervisor
Tanja NortunenSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education