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Finnish Messiah
Portland, Oregon
(Suomi-kirkko)
Faith. Fellowship. Finnish Heritage.
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!
Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025
Upcoming Sunday Services for 2025
October 12th — Word Service (Sanajumalanpalvelus) with Pirjo Brooks at 10 AM
Theme of the Day: The Christian's freedom
Päivän teema: Kristityn vapaus
Music/Säestys: Elisa Boynton, violin 🎶
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after the service ☕️
Eeppi Ursin - Family Concert || 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This is an unforgettable concert for all ages, where award-winning Finnish artist Eeppi Ursin takes us on a magical journey through time, musical genres, and landscapes! Brought to you by Portland Finnish School and Nordic Northwest. Get your tickets here!
Eeppi Ursin - My Finnish Soul - Evening Concert || 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm with Reception & No Host Bar from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Award-winning singer-songwriter, jazz vocalist, and pianist Eeppi Ursin returns to Nordic Northwest with My Finnish Soul, a heartfelt tribute to Finland. Eeppi presents an intimate concert of beloved Finnish classics reimagined as stripped-down vocal and piano arrangements, alongside her original songs and selections from the American Songbook. Get your tickets here!
October 19th — Bible Study (Raamattupiiri) at 10 AM
Theme of the Day: The double commandment of Love - We read the texts of the day and discuss how they relate to the theme of the day.
Päivän teema: Rakkauden kaksoiskäsky - Luemme päivän tekstit ja keskustelemme kuinka nämä liittyvät päivän teemaan.
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after Bible Study ☕️
Church Council Meeting at 11:30 AM
October 26th — Word Service (Sanajumalanpalvelus) with Sam Kotka at 10 AM
Theme of the day: Belief and Unbelief
Päivän teema: Usko ja Epäusko
Music/Säestys: Marcia Kotka, piano 🎶
Coffee time (kirkkokahvit) after the service ☕️
Our Pastors
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!
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.
Bilingual (English/Finnish) services held at the MLC Chapel inside Nordia House on Sundays at 10 AM.
Come Worship With Us!
Come Worship With Us!
8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, Oregon 97223
Our gatherings take place in the MLC Chapel inside of Nordia House.
Our Congregation
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)
"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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