Our mission, values, and policy

Our mission

The Lutheran Church in Espoo invites people to connect with God and encourages them to care for their neighbours and creation.

Our values

• Grace
  Grace is God’s love, the full and unconditional acceptance of individuals, and the forgiveness of sins. Grace is also manifested as compassion between people.
• Justice
  Christian justice involves sharing what we have and caring for our neighbours and the environment. The church advocates for the weak.
• Participation
  The Church in Espoo provides a welcoming and inclusive community locally and globally.

Our policy

1. We are a spiritual community that loves our neighbours.
2. The young generations are part of our community.
3. Our parishes are multilingual communities.
4. Our communication is bold and inspiring.
5. Our parishes are places for safe encounters.
6. We take responsibility for creation.
7. We renew our approach to premises and their utilisation.
8. We strengthen our networks.

Our strategy 2023–2030 is available in Finnish and Swedish.