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The Deanery Synod of the Anglican Churches in Nordic and Baltic states begins in Helsinki today. Clergy and lay representatives will meet to discuss matters around the Porvoo Communion, peace and religious freedom, migration and racial justice. On Saturday evening, 9th October at 17:00 the Synod guests attend a Eucharist in Porvoo Cathedral on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the signing of Porvoo Declaration. This service is open for all, so if you happen to be near Porvoo, please do join us!
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On Sunday, 10th October at 10 a.m. Bishop David Hamid will confirm candidates from our Church in Helsinki, the White Nile Congregation, and a candidate who arrives from Tallinn. The Synod guests will also attend the service. We are arranging a pot-luck lunch after the service to which Synod guests have been invited. Please do consider joining in the service and bringing something to share with others.
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SERVICES
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Most of our Services can be viewed live on Facebook, or you can click this link to
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SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER- Eucharist with Confirmation
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10am Sung Eucharist. Followed by a 'Pot-Luck Lunch' in the crypt
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Thank you to everyone who sent photos to Henry, our Environment Officer! Henry has produced a lovely video for us - you can watch it here:
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Pot Luck Lunch this Sunday!
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After the service we are having a Pot-Luck Lunch and we need your help to make this a fitting celebration! Please bring a dish to share if you are able to - such as a quiche, salad, bread and cheese, soup, a rice or pasta dish. Desserts are also welcome! Please bring any contributions down to the kitchen before the service, if possible. Many thanks, Sarah
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We are sharing some wonderfully healthy and warming soups for the Season of Creation.
If you have a recipe to share then please email Sarah at office@anglican.fi
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Thank you to Diana Webster for sharing more of her recipes this week...
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BEETROOT AND POTATO SOUP WITH FETA - Diana Webster
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1 roll of pureed beetroot and potato
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1-2 garlic cloves or 1 onion or shallot1
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Crumbled feta cheese to sprinkle on top or a generous spoonful of crème fraiche instead.
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Fry the garlic or onion in some oil or butter in large saucepan till transparent. Add hot water and stock cube and stir till cube has dissolved. Add puree (be careful, it easily squirts everywhere out of its casing). Stir and simmer (for approx10-15 mins). Taste for more seasoning. Horseradish goes well with beetroot, so you can add a teaspoonful of horseradish cream earlier to the soup instead of the feta, but some people don’t like the taste.
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JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP WITH BACON BITS
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1 roll of pureed Jerusalem artichokes (maaartis…)
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1-2 garlic cloves or 1 small onion or shallot
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1 beef or chicken stock cube
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Small packet of chopped bacon (omit if you want it all veggie, or try adding lemon peel, a bay leaf and a sprig of rosemary)
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About 1 dl or more of thin cream
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Chopped parsley to sprinkle on top if liked.
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Proceed as above, but fry the bacon bits with the garlic and do not puree at end. A word of warning: Jerusalem artichokes cause wind!
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Last Sunday's Harvest Festival
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Harvest Festival, and to our musicians!
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We received lots of wonderful food offerings, many of which Arne is kindly delivering to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Christmas Cards are on Sale!
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Katrina and I started sorting Christmas cards this week! We may have hummed a few carols whilst we worked! David B has kept us well supplied - much effort and care has gone into upcycling a wonderful variety of cards, the profits of which go to the work of our Church. We hope to have a good selection out this Sunday and all the way up until Christmas! You can pay for the cards by cash at coffee and soon we will have a mobile pay option up and running!
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Please let Katrina know if you could help with sorting more cards in preparation for the Bazaar! Thanks, Sarah
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Please let Sarah or the Church Wardens know if you are able to help at the Bazaar! We need volunteers to sell cards, tombola tickets, books and food/drinks in the cafe! If you are willing to organise the tombola or donate a prize that would also be much appreciated! Please help to spread the word and ask friends and family to save the date! If you would like a flyer/poster please ask Sarah.
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As today is the 8th, here are 8 Things to do in Helsinki this Autumn!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUP
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Thank you to all the young people who took part in our service last Sunday and the 'tin of sweets' drama - great acting skills!
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Joint Sunday School and Youth Group takes place at 10am in the crypt this Sunday
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Young people aged 11 and above are kindly asked to wear a mask, as are parents accompanying their children. Please wash and sanitize hands on arrival. Sunday School meets at the far end of the crypt and Youth Group meets near the crypt entrance.
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Please contact Erik at erik.riekko@anglican.fi if you have any questions about the choir. We need singers for Sunday services, Evensong, Concerts and the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols!
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takes place on the following Sundays at 18.00, Töölön Kirkko
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21.11.2021, 5.12.2021, 16.1.2022
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COVID guidelines when coming to worship at St Nicholas
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Social Distancing is no longer required but we continue to wear masks and practice good hand hygiene. Those with symptoms of Covid-19 or other respiratory or flu-like illness, or an elevated temperature, or who are particularly vulnerable to infection should not attend public services.
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Please wear a mask on entering the Church and wait to be directed by the Verger to your seat.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Bishop's visit, Confirmation Service, & 'Pot luck' lunch
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Service of Nine Lessons & Carols
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SUPPORTING US
Your continued support is greatly appreciated, please consider donating towards our ongoing costs via our Donate buttons on our website or by means of a bank transfer using the details below:
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Suomen Anglikaaninen Kirkko (The Anglican Church in Finland)
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IBAN: F173 3131 1000 3282 07
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PRAY WITH US
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O God, forasmuch as without you we are not able to please you;
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mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
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through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
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who is alive and reigns with you,
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in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
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one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Please keep in your prayers those who are being confirmed this Sunday
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Church of England: Diocese of Truro, Bishop Philip Mounstephen, Bishop Hugh Nelson
Church of Norway: Diocese of Tönsberg, Bishop Jan Otto Myrseth
Church of Sweden: Diocese of Strängnäs, Bishop Johan Dalman
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Father Tuomas Mäkipää (050-3099132)
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[Please use the contact emails provided]
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