What’s a Life group?
A life group is a group of people from UCC who gather together at someone’s home to discuss, pray, eat and study the Bible together (usually using materials for the sermon from every previous Sunday). Participating in a life group helps you to build relationships with others while growing as a Christian.
What kinds of groups does UCC have?
UCC has different kinds of life groups gathering weekly or every other week around the capital area. We have groups for men and ladies, mixed groups and groups targeted for families. Check out the list of life groups by clicking the button below.
Espoo Groups
Rob & Tarja Curtis
WHO: A family oriented group, though all are welcome.
WHAT: Meeting weekly for Bible Study, prayer, food and fellowship.
WHEN: Tuesdays: 17:00 – 19:00.
WHERE: Latokaski, Espoo.
ROOM: Yes
Shaun & Katja Rossi
WHO: Families with and without children are welcome.
WHAT: A family oriented group that discusses and encourages living out the Gospel at home.
WHEN: This group will meet once a month for an extended time. The day will be determined by the group at each meeting.
WHERE: The Rossi home.
ROOM: We welcome members from all UCC sites.
Andy & Riitta Darlington
WHO: Mix of youth and mature aged married and singles
WHAT: Meeting every second week for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: Rotates between member’s homes.
WHEN: Usually on Fridays 1730-2000.
ROOM: Full
Jooel & Heidi Nykänen
WHO: A family oriented group but all welcome.
WHAT: Meeting bi-weekly for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: Myllypuro
WHEN: Alternate Saturdays from 4-7pm.
ROOM: Yes
Ilya Nizev
WHO: A group for English speaking men.
WHAT: Meeting every week for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: Mäkkylä
WHEN: Tuesday evenings at 1800
ROOM: YES
No current groups
Helsinki Groups
Simèon & Alina Rapin
WHO: Mixed group
WHAT: Bible studies based on the sermon series, dinner and fellowship.
WHERE: Vallila
WHEN: Every Monday at 6pm.
ROOM: Yes
Daniel & Susanna Willner
WHO: Mixed Group.
WHAT: Bible Studies based on the sermon series
WHERE: Kruununhaka
WHEN: Every second Tuesday at 6pm.
ROOM: Yes
Lauri & Laura Ketola
WHO: Mixed group, Finnish-speaking.
WHAT: Bible studies based on the current sermon series.
WHERE: Arabianranta.
WHEN: Every second week at 6pm.
ROOM: Full
Joel & Joanna Gillin
WHO: A mixed group.
WHAT: Bible studies based on the sermon series.
WHERE: Kannelmäki.
WHEN: Every second Wednesday at 6pm.
ROOM: Full
Matti & Anna Pesu
WHO: Mixed group for couples (including kids) and singles. We’re in our twenties and thirties, but people of any age are welcome.
WHAT: Bible studies that follows the sermon series. Discussing, eating, praying. Something fun sometimes as well (movies, sports, trips, etc.)!
WHERE: At our place in Kannelmäki, but we can take turns in hosting!
WHEN: 3 times a month (1×ladies only, 1×men only, 1×everyone)
ROOM: Yes
Simon Smith
WHO: Mixed group
WHAT: Bible Study Discipleship group
WHERE: Porvoo
WHEN: Monthly
ROOM: Yes
Johannes
WHO: Men’s group.
WHAT: Bible studies based on the current sermon series, relaxing get-togethers downtown.
WHERE: Helsinki and Espoo—we take turns hosting. Carpools often provided for those at a distance.
WHEN: Every second week and additional get-togethers every other month.
ROOM: Yes
Minni Suova
WHO: Ladies’ group.
WHAT: Bible studies that follows the sermon series, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: We meet at Minni’s home in Sörnäinen (or online).
WHEN: Every 2nd week, usually Thursday at 6pm.
ROOM: Yes
Elina Lehikoinen
WHO: Ladies 25–40 of age.
WHAT: Relaxing get-together, eating, sharing, prayer.
WHEN: Every second Tuesday.
WHERE: Rotating.
ROOM: Full
Vantaa Groups
Rob & Tarja Curtis
WHO: A family oriented group, though all are welcome.
WHAT: Meeting weekly for Bible Study, prayer, food and fellowship.
WHEN: Tuesdays: 17:00 – 19:00.
WHERE: Latokaski, Espoo.
ROOM: Yes
Shaun & Katja Rossi
WHO: Families with and without children are welcome.
WHAT: A family oriented group that discusses and encourages living out the Gospel at home.
WHEN: This group will meet once a month for an extended time. The day will be determined by the group at each meeting.
WHERE: The Rossi home.
ROOM: We welcome members from all UCC sites.
Andy & Riitta Darlington
WHO: Mix of youth and mature aged married and singles
WHAT: Meeting every second week for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: Rotates between member’s homes.
WHEN: Usually on Fridays 1730-2000.
ROOM: Full
Jooel & Heidi Nykänen
WHO: A family oriented group but all welcome.
WHAT: Meeting bi-weekly for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
WHERE: Myllypuro
WHEN: Alternate Saturdays from 4-7pm.
ROOM: Yes