A warm welcome to the children's own church moment in Kastelli during the service. We meet downstairs in the church. The Sunday school offers lots of fun activities designed for children. At the end of Sunday school, there's a chance to take part in a shared communion. Sunday school runs from September 6th to November 28th. There is no Sunday school on family service days.
The Kipinä community invites you to eat together! Christians have always considered fellowship over meals important, and indeed it is: a shared meal nourishes the entire being of God's child, not just the body. So come and eat together. Food that children will enjoy is available in Tuira Church's parish hall from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM, and with a full stomach, it's good to continue to the evening mass, which starts in the church hall at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to eat together - we especially invite families with children!
Welcome to start your week at the family club! The Hintta family club meets every Monday in Hintta's cozy attic for fun games and good company. Morning coffee and a small snack are provided. You can come to the family club according to your own schedule, and no registration is needed. Family activity leaders Eini and Päivi will be there with you.
The Firstborns' Club is for families with their first child under 1.5 years old. It's a place for new parents to catch up, discuss concerns, share experiences, and enjoy parenthood together. No advance registration is needed, and it's free of charge. Coffee and biscuits are available at the club. You can also bring your own snacks if you wish, and there are facilities to warm baby food. The club operates at Wirkkula (Kirkkotie 10D). Please enter through the left-hand door of the old school building. The club meets once a week on Mondays from 10 AM to 12 PM, starting August 31st and continuing until May. School holidays are also holidays for the Firstborns' Club.
Fresh pancakes and good company. Welcome to enjoy fresh pancakes in the dining hall of St. Andrew's Church! There's also a play area for children in the back hall of the church. The pancake café is free of charge for all participants. See you at St. Andrew's!
Evening family club session in Ritaharju, at Varpunen parish home
At Varpunen's evening family club session, we'll play, craft, have a quiet moment at the altar, and spend time with other families with children. The session ends with a shared evening snack. The session is free of charge and you don't need to register. Please only come if you are healthy. We meet on October 26th, November 16th, and December 7th. Welcome to the club session!
The family ball club meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hintan seurakuntatalo. We'll play group games and try out different ball games. It's for children aged 2-7 and adults. Come join us for some fun, movement, and games together. You can ask for more info at tom.pajukangas@evl.fi.
The Evening Family Club is a place where small children and their parents can meet each other. At the Evening Family Club, we play, have a small evening snack, and spend time together. Come and meet other families with children in the area! Saturday is All Saints' Day. Today's theme for the Evening Family Club is: Remembering My Loved Ones.
Breakfast time at Pyhän Andreaan kirkko. Welcome to breakfast at Pyhän Andreaan kirkko! Here, parish members from babies to grandparents meet. Before the three generations' porridge, there's a morning prayer moment in the church hall. The three generations' porridge breakfasts continue again in autumn on August 14th, 2026. In addition to the morning porridge, there's also a family club session from 9 AM - 11 AM!
Welcome everyone of all ages to gather at a common table! The Day Stop, designed for all ages, is held once a month on the last Friday of the month. The Day Stop begins with a short devotional moment at 10:45 AM and continues with lunch from 11 AM to 12 PM. Proceeds from the lunch go to diaconal work. After lunch, there will be a side program from 12 PM to 12:30 PM with varying themes each time. A warm welcome to all!
A club for parents with their first child. The First Baby Club is for parents who have had their first child. In the First Baby Club, new parents can catch up, discuss things on their mind, share experiences, and enjoy parenthood together. For children over one year old, we recommend other clubs in the area. There is no pre-registration for the club, and it is free of charge. Coffee and biscuits are available at the club. If you wish, you can also bring your own snacks; there is a possibility to warm baby food in the space. The club operates at Hiukkavaaratalo youth centre (library end), but the activities are organised by Oulujoki parish. The First Baby Club will move to the new Hiukkavaara parish hall once it is completed in autumn 2026 (October-November). The club meets once a week on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 11 AM. The first meeting of the autumn season is on 1.9. Exceptions are the following dates
Fathers and children's breakfast, grandfathers welcome too! At Yli-Ii parish hall on Saturday, November 7th from 9 AM to 11 AM. Breakfast is free for everyone! Warmly welcome!
Fresh pancakes and good company. Welcome to enjoy fresh pancakes at Maikkulan kappeli! There's also a play area for children in the family activity room. The café is free of charge for all participants.
At the Family Evening, the churchyard animals have a problem, and only you can help. Come and discover the games the animals have invented, and at the same time, vote for a chairperson for the play committee. An evening snack will be served. During the evening, you can go around an activity trail where the churchyard animals will present the games or tasks they've come up with. You'll also get to know the churchyard animals, and you can vote for one of them to be the chairperson of the play committee. The results of the chairperson election will be announced on Haukipudas parish's early childhood education social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 PM. An evening snack will be served at the end of the evening. If the weather permits, the activity trail will be outdoors. In case of bad weather, we'll move indoors. Come help the churchyard animals and vote as a whole family.
Please come with the whole family. Pateniemen seurakuntakoti Ankkuri, Pateniemenranta 3, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Family time together, food, and pleasant chats with the local workers. Welcome with the whole family!
A small evening program for primary school children. Here you can play and sing together with others for a while. The program is organized by some very nice young people. We'll start the evening together at 6 PM and do activities for an hour, after which we'll have an evening devotional moment.