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Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
We’d love to have you join us for worship! Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit ❤
Service Details
Service Details
Location: MLC (Messiah Lutheran Church) Chapel inside Nordia House
Address: 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223
Time: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Language: Services are bilingual (English & Finnish)
You do NOT need to know Finnish to attend. All are welcome!
What to Expect
What to Expect
Services that follow the church calendar of the Church of Finland.
Traditional Lutheran liturgy with hymns and prayer.
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) and fellowship after the service.
A casual & friendly atmosphere—come as you are!
Parking & Accessibility
Parking & Accessibility
Free parking is available at Nordia House.
The chapel is fully accessible.
Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025
Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025
June 1st — Word Service (Sanajumalanpalvelus) with Pirjo Brooks at 10 AM
Music by Ed Wesala, accordion (haitari) 🎶
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after the service ☕️
June 8th — Bible Study and Alan Jackson music (Keskustelua ja laulua Raamatun äärellä) at 10 AM
Heikki Niskanen will lead the discussion on the texts of the day. He will also play a concert tape with music by Alan Jackson to which we will be able to sing along.
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after Bible Study ☕️
June 15th — Bible Study (Keskustelua Raamatun äärellä) at 10 AM
Discussion on the texts of the day in both the Old and New Testaments in both English and Finnish Bibles.
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after Bible Study ☕️
Church Council Meeting: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 🔔
June 22nd — No church service / Ei jumalanpalvelusta
June 29th — Word Service (Sanajumalanpalvelus) with Sam Kotka at 10 AM
Music by Marcia Kotka, piano 🎶
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after the service ☕️
Have any questions before your visit?
Feel free to reach out to us at info@portlandfinnishchurch.org.
What other events and activities do you have?
What other events and activities do you have?
Annual Events
Annual Events
Spring & Christmas Concerts
Seasonal concerts celebrating Finnish music and culture.Finland's Independence Day (December 6th)
Special event marking Finland's independence.Lucia of Oregon Service (December)
A beautiful celebration of the Swedish Lucia tradition.Kauneimmat Joululaulut (December)
A cherished Finnish tradition of singing the most beautiful Christmas carols.Traditional Finnish Christmas Service (Joulukirkko)
A special Christmas Day service.
Special Events & Activities
Special Events & Activities
Monthly Birthday Celebrations and Special Occasion Potluck Lunches
Join us for fellowship and special occasion celebrations.Hosting Finnish Choirs & Musical Groups
We host musical groups and choirs visiting from Finland.Baking Days
Experience the joy of traditional Finnish baking.Swedish-language Services
Occasional services offered in Swedish.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Outreach to Finnish Communities
Engaging with Finnish communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington.Participation in Scandinavian & Nordic Community Events
Join us for events like ScanFair and Midsummer Festival.Official Voting Site for Finnish Citizens
Providing a location for Finnish citizens to vote.Finnish Passport Renewal Services
We provide a location for Finnish citizens to renew their passports.
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