Sunday, June 15, 2008

Finland

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Name of church
City
Website
What's the worship music like? (Contemporary, hymns, long, fast, loud etc?)
What's the speaking like? (Old school Bible, culturally relevant, by video etc?)
What's the childcare like?
What's your favorite thing?
What would you change?
Can I wear jeans?

1 comment:

Tilda said...

Name of church: Temppeliaukion kirkko (Temppeliaukio Church)

City: Helsinki

Website: http://www.helsinki360.fi/kirkot/temppeliaukio/temppeliaukion_kirkko.htm
OR read about it in wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temppeliaukio_Church

What's the worship music like? Normally on the Sunday Mass it is hymns accompanied with the organ. Once in a while it can be something different, from acoustic guitars to african drums.

What's the speaking like?
It is basic lutheran sermon. Old school Bible combined often with current events or something else interesting.

What's the childcare like?
Very successful. Everything from baby music to after school clubs is offered. In Finland about 85% of 15-year-olds go through confirmation and that is also very well empowered.

What's your favorite thing?
Our church is beautiful and in a great place ground-wise. It also has great acoustic and we often have all kinds of concerts.

What would you change?
Our church is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki. This of course is a great honour but can also be tireing. Also - as I am only 20-years-old - I would hope to have more young people attending our mass on Sundays. Normally it's just me and a few pensioners.

Can I wear jeans?
Damn right you can!