Anna Lindh Foundation

Church Resources Agency / Kirkkopalvelut

National Network

Finland

Address

Järvenpääntie 640 04400 Järvenpää Finland

Country

Finland

City

Järvenpää

Street address 2

Järvenpääntie 640

Telephone

+358 44 745 8752 (Anna Saurama)

E-Mail

anna.saurama@step.fi

Year of Establishment

1919

Contact Person1

Anna Saurama

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Heritage

General Information

The Church Resources Agency is a national co-operation and service organisation for parishes and other Christian bodies.

Mission and Objectives

Church Resources Agency endeavours to build a just society, to help the Church to be successful and renew itself, to educate and train, and to care for people and promote wellness.

Main Projects / Activities

As a part of the Church Resources Agency, the Church Training College offers educational opportunities to 2,500 students.The Church Resources Agency also arranges the Common Responsibility Campaign and the Finnish Church Gathering, coordinates the Wholehearted project (vapaaehtoistyo.fi) and the Roadside Church activities, and provides wellness and social services by the name Valona-hyvinvointi. Owned by the Church Resources Agency, Kotimaa Oy is a publishing company and professional communications service provider.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By co-operating in projects with other members sharing the same interests and by informing non-members of the network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To strengthen the connections between other organizations with the same kind of interests, to be able to apply for funding for projects and to contribute to building of more just, dialogical and caring society.