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Help and support

You can turn to us whether you are dealing with grief, loneliness, relationship problems, or any other difficult situation. Our pastors, deacons, and other specialists are experts in helping others. Don’t be afraid to get in touch!

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A female priest leans against a stone wall in a cemetery. Gravestones are visible in the background.
Ruokapankin logo sinisellä seinällä, jossa leipää ja kaloja. Kuvassa nainen ja mies, joilla ruokakori käsissään.
Nainen ja mies seisovat vierekkäin. Taustalla syksyinen maisema. naisella oranssi paita ja miehellä sininen kukallinen paita.
Mies nojaa seinään, jossa isot ikkuna ja takana pitkä käytävä.

Get to know our services

Diaconal help
Get in contact with our diaconal workers and get information on how to apply for financial support or food assistance.
The food bank logo on a blue wall, featuring bread and fish. The image shows a woman and a man holding a food basket.
Family counselling
The Church's family counselling provides professional support for relationship and family concerns, as well as life crisis.
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Hospital Chaplains
The hospital chaplains provide support especially during life crises caused by illness. Read more about hospital pastoral care.
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Grief support
The grief support group is directed to all the people who are mourning the loss of a close person. The group offers the opportunity to talk and go through the feelings and issues concerning loss and grief.
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Walk in Talk
Counselling for young people aged 13–29, with low-threshold access, free of charge and anonymous.
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Childcare support

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Need someone to talk to?
Get in touch

  • Pastor on-call

    044 751 0429

    Ala-Kuljunkatu 1 A, 60100 Seinäjoki

    The on-call service is available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 12:00

  • Hospital chaplain on-call

    050 558 5163

    Hanneksenrinne 7, E-osa 2. krs., 60220 Seinäjoki

    You can reach the hospital chaplain every day from 7:00 to 22:00.

Church listening support

Is something weighing on your mind? The Church listening support is there for you when you need mental or spiritual support. The on-callers are trained volunteers and church staff members who are bound by confidentiality. The service is nationwide and the contact requests are answered from all across Finland. Learn more ad evl.fi and get in touch.

Learn more about the service and get in touch
Kolme erilaista kenkäparia seisoo puoliympyrässä.

Join our peer support groups

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Seinäjoki regional parish

Kismus Evenings

Wed 26.8.–Wed 9.12.2026

Kismus

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Kismus Evenings for young people aged 15–25 with special support needs are held once a month on Wednesdays from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. The autumn 2026 dates are:

  • 26 August 2026
  • 23 September 2026
  • 21 October 2026
  • 18 November 2026
  • 9 December 2026

The evenings include fun activities, coffee, and time to spend together. No advance registration is required, and newcomers are welcome to join at any point during the season.

For more information, please contact Youth Worker Tiina Pihlaja, +358 44 550 2693, tiina.pihlaja@evl.fi

Contact us

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    Special Youth Counsellor

    Tiina Pihlaja

    Seinäjoki parish | Education, Youth and Junior Work

    044 550 2693

    tiina.pihlaja@evl.fi

    Ala-Kuljunkatu 1 A, 60100 Seinäjoki

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Seinäjoki regional parish

Keva Club

Wed 14.10.–Wed 25.11.2026

From 5 pm to 6.30 pm.

Kirkonkranni

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Who is it for?

Keva Club is an activity-based group for people with intellectual disabilities aged 15 and over. The club meets in the Kirkonkranni Auditorium in Seinäjoki.

What happens at the club?
Each meeting begins with coffee and fellowship. The activity programme includes singing, games, crafts, competitions, and, once each season, everyone’s favourite activity, bingo. The evening concludes with a short devotion that reflects the major seasons and festivals of the church year.

Fee
The annual participation fee is €30, payable by invoice.

As part of the Keva Club programme, participants enjoy an annual spring excursion within the region and a Christmas celebration for club members. The parish also organises a yearly Church Sunday for People with Intellectual Disabilities, to which people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and support persons from across the area are warmly welcome.

Clubs for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities will meet in the Kirkonkranni Auditorium on the following dates during the autumn 2026 season: 14 October and 25 November, from 5 pm to 6.30 pm.

The Christmas Celebration for Families of People with Intellectual Disabilities will be held in the lower hall of the Parish Centre on 5 December, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Contact us

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    Diaconal worker

    Tanja Salo

    Seinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Diaconia

    050 570 6152

    tanja.salo@evl.fi

    Ala-Kuljun katu 1 C, 60100 Seinäjoki

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Nurmo chapel parish

Keva Club for Adults

Thu 1.1.–Thu 31.12.2026

Hyllykallio parish hall

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Who is it for?
The Keva Club for Adults meets four times a year at the Hyllykallio Parish Centre.

What happens at the club?
Each gathering includes a programme, a devotion, and a shared meal.

How can I join?
Before attending the club, please contact Diaconal Worker Helena Nahkuri. Participants who have registered and current club members will receive detailed schedules by post or email.

Once a year, the parish also organises a Church Sunday for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and before Christmas there is a Christmas porridge celebration for people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones.

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