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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Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025

Saturday, November 22nd — KANTELEMESSU (The Kantele Mass)
- Presented by: Pastor Marita Toivonen and the LIVAKAT NW Kantele Ensemble from Seattle
- A Celebration of Faith, Music, and Finnish Heritage. Join us for a beautiful worship service featuring The Kantele Mass – a heartfelt Lutheran liturgy brought to life through the shimmering sound of the kantele, Finland’s beloved national instrument. Music by Jarkko Yli-Annala. Lyrics by Anna-Mari Kaskinen.
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: East Great Hall inside Nordia House | 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon
- FREE Admission. All are welcome! 💛
Saturday, December 6th — FINLAND'S INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT
- Reception 6:00 PM — Wreath Laying Ceremony 7:00 PM — Concert at 7:30 PM
- FREE Admission. All are welcome! 💙🇫🇮
Tuesday, December 9th — KAUNEIMMAT JOULULAULUT (Singing of Traditional Finnish Christmas Carols)
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Nordia House | 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon
Sunday, December 21st — SPECIAL LUCIA SERVICE & CELEBRATION
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Nordia House | 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon
Thursday, December 25th — JOULUKIRKKO (Traditional Finnish Christmas Morning Service)
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: MLC Chapel inside Nordia House | 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon

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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.

Kiitos, Pastori Leila!

We are deeply grateful to Pastor Leila Mänttäri for her time with us this spring at Finnish Messiah Lutheran Church of Portland, OR ❤️

During her visit, Pastor Leila brought new energy and heartfelt ministry to our community. With warmth, creativity, and a deep pastoral heart, she introduced new kinds of services and activities that touched many.

Lämmin kiitos, Leila, että rikastutit seurakuntaamme ajallasi, rukouksillasi ja luovalla otteellasi! 🙏

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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For the latest Sunday service updates and to stay informed about all upcoming church events, kindly send an email to info@portlandfinnishchurch.org with the subject line: "Finnish Church Newsletter"

Note: Our newsletter is a bilingual publication, featuring content in both Finnish and English languages.

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