Apr 27th: Concert w/ Charlotte Loukola 🎻

Finnish Messiah
Lutheran Church

Portland, Oregon

(Suomi-kirkko)

Faith. Fellowship. Finnish Heritage.

Rooted in Finnish heritage, our congregation is a welcoming community of Finnish immigrants, their descendants, and those who share a love for Finnish traditions and Lutheran faith. Whether you have deep Finnish roots or are simply interested in the language and culture, you are welcome here. And no—you don’t need to know Finnish to attend!

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Attend Our Spring Concert!

We’re delighted to welcome Charlotte Loukola, an extraordinary Finnish-American violinist and Finlandia Foundation National’s 2025 Performer of the Year.

Experience the warmth and spirit of Finland through Charlotte’s remarkable violin performance—a celebration of culture, connection, and timeless music.

Charlotte Loukola is a Finnish-American violinist with a Master of Music degree from both Juilliard and Sibelius Academy. Charlotte's program showcases the violin's versatility across genres, spanning classical to easy-listening music, and blending her artistry with personal storytelling.

The performance culminates in a tribute to her Finnish roots, featuring traditional folk melodies and a nod to her great-uncle Hannes Laine, a pioneer of Finnish accordion music in New York City.

We are so excited to have Charlotte perform for our community ❤️
All are welcome—bring a friend!

Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025

April 20th — Easter Communion Service (Ehtoollisjumalanpalvelus) with Pastor Leila Mänttäri at 10 AM
April 27th:
- 2:00 PM – Word Service in the MLC Chapel with Pastor Leila Mänttäri
- 3:00 PM – Pre-concert Reception by the Great Hall. Coffee and beverages hosted by Finnish Messiah Lutheran Church and Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter (FFCPC). A no-host bar will also be available serving local beers and wine.
- 4:00 PM – Spring Concert with Charlotte Loukola 🎻 begins in the Nordia House Great Hall. Suggested donation: $10 per person.

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Our Pastors

Our church is blessed to host visiting retired pastors from Finland who lead services throughout the year, on a volunteer basis. When they are away, dedicated lay members continue to lead services, keeping our worship strong and vibrant.

We are especially grateful to pastors Seppo Airas and Jouko Paukkunen for their continued support and friendship - and willingness to return several times.

Interested in volunteering as a pastor at our church? We welcome pastors who feel called to serve our congregation. If you're interested in learning more, please contact us at info@portlandfinnishchurch.org.

Bilingual (English/Finnish) services held at the MLC Chapel inside Nordia House on Sundays at 10 AM.

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8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon 97223

Our gatherings take place in the MLC Chapel inside of Nordia House.

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Our Congregation

The members of our congregation continue to have strong roots in Finland. Many are Finnish immigrants, descendants of immigrants, or have family ties to Finland. Others are simply drawn to the warmth of our community and the richness of Finnish traditions.

While some in the Finnish community attend other local churches, they support the Finnish Church by joining us for special services, cultural events, and fellowship. No matter your background, all are welcome to be part of our church family!

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

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