According to one story a man went to a Christian teacher to ask for instructions on how he could be a better Christian. The teacher replied that he didn’t have any help for that but that he could give a remedy which would create love towards God. “That is what I really need,” replied the […]

The Bible tells us that there a special times when God is calling, or when God is coming to make himself known to us. Read up more about it by means of Ari Savuoja’s sermon from 25 August 2019. (BF)

Welcome to join our BBQ – weather permitting – on Saturday, 31 August. Come to meet us (a bunch of Christians from various denominations) at 15.30 in front of St. Luke’s Chapel. You only need to bring your bicycle, something to grill, suitable clothes and a good mood – we’ll cheer you up anyway… […]

I am fascinated about the steps we humans make and the footprints we leave in our lives. Think about the most recent event, of the 50-year anniversary of the Moon landing. On 21 July 1969 Neil Armstrong stepped on the Moon and left his footprints there on the part of mankind. What an impact this […]

Here are a few selected sermons by Ari Savuoja, university chaplain, from spring 2019 – feel free to read these for your own edification and study.
Easter, Ascension, Holy Trinity (BF)

At Koskelan seurakuntakoti (Koskelantie 86, Oulu)  from Mon 3.6. to Thu 20.6.2019, Monday to Friday at 11.30 am – 16pm.

The summer club includes training, for example, Finnish language and culture, everyday life skills, games and handcrafts. Every day dinner costs 2,00€/participant. 

Every day there is a different theme programme. No need to register in advance. The […]

Welcome to the Easter communion service on 21.4.2019. Join in to celebrate the risen Christ at 16.oo in St. Luke’s chapel (Yliopistokatu 7). The sermon will be given by university chaplain Ari Savuoja. There will be Sunday school for kids and afterwards time for fellowship. (BF)

New Wine (https://newwine.fi, https://www.new-wine.org) will arrange its ”Encouragement Days” in English in April by means of Rev. Richard Thomas from the UK, see below.

Organised in English (interpretation into Finnish) by Oulu Free Church (Vapaakirkko, Kirkkokatu 34) and the Cathedral Parish of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oulu (Keskustan srk-talo, central congragation hall, Isokatu 17):

Thu […]

Sunday, 9.12.2018
Christmas Carols. Bring your friends and family to sing along the most popular carols in Advent, including music performances and readings to get prepared for the festive season, and enjoy a moment of peace.
Time: 16:00
Place: St Luke’s chapel
After the carols there is glögi and gingerbread for everyone. 

Sunday, 16.12.2018
Worship service with communion led by […]