Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä – Vasa kyrkliga samfällighet

What Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä – Vasa kyrkliga samfällighet does

Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä – Vasa kyrkliga samfällighet is the federated parish body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland serving Vaasa and surrounding Ostrobothnia municipalities. It was formed by consolidating three constituent parishes and operates in the region's bilingual Finnish–Swedish context, employing roughly 145 staff to serve approximately 47,000 registered congregation members — equivalent to about 70% of Vaasa's population.

The federation delivers the standard portfolio of Lutheran parish services: weekly worship, sacramental administration, diaconal care, cemetery operations, and cultural-heritage programming. Two long-running specialized service lines — hospital chaplaincy (operating 60 years as of 2026) and family counseling (50 years as of 2026) — are delivered partly in cooperation with the publicly funded Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County (Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue), embedding pastoral staff inside secular healthcare infrastructure. An international ministry unit provides English- and Arabic-language worship and pastoral support for non-domestic-language residents.

Revenue is generated primarily through automatic church-tax withholdings on member incomes, supplemented by member donations, bequests, and fees for documentary services (e.g., certificates), cemetery plots, and other administrative outputs. The federation is governed under Finnish ecclesiastical law, with operational oversight by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and statutory ties to the local diocese. Leadership is in a transitional state: permanent director Anna Tapio is on extended leave through September 2026, with Johanna Kujala serving as acting director.

Name

Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä – Vasa kyrkliga samfällighet

Legal name

Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä – Vasa kyrkliga samfällighet

Website

https://vaasaevl.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federated Lutheran parish body in bilingual Vaasa, Finland, serving roughly 47,000 members across three parishes with worship, hospital chaplaincy, family counseling, cemetery services, and international ministry, funded mainly by church-tax withholdings on member incomes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Pastoral Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Worship services
• Pastoral care
• Hospital chaplaincy
• Family counseling
• Cemetery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaasa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Church membership and parish taxes: As part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (Suomen evankelis-luterilainen kirkko), Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä is funded through church membership fees and parish taxes levied on church members. This is the primary funding mechanism for all parish operations.
2. Fee-based services: The federation charges fees for specific services including facility rentals (tilavuokrat), funeral and burial services (hautaustoimi), confirmation school (rippikoulu), music school (musiikkikoulu), and document copies. Prices are listed in published fee schedules (hinnastot).
3. Donations and offerings: Voluntary donations and church offerings support various parish activities and charitable programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä operates as a parish federation providing Lutheran worship services, pastoral care, hospital chaplaincy, family counseling, cemetery and burial services, facility rentals, confirmation school, music school, and international ministry across three parishes in the bilingual Vaasa–Vähänkyrö region. The organization is funded primarily through parish membership taxes and serves approximately 47,000 congregation members through both Finnish-language and Swedish-language services.

Product overview

Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä operates as a unified church parish organization serving approximately 47,000 members across three parishes (Vaasan suomalainen seurakunta, Vasa svenska församling, Vähänkyrön seurakunta). The organization provides church administrative services, cemetery and burial services, hospital chaplaincy, family counseling, room reservations, and international ministry. The main digital presence consists of the parish website and associated service-specific subsites. No commercial technology products are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Chaplaincy Services (Sairaalasielunhoito) Spiritual care and chaplaincy services delivered to patients, families, and staff at Vaasa Central Hospital (Vaasan keskussairaala), Vaasa General Medicine wards, and Vanha Vaasa Hospital. Available daily 8-18 via dedicated chaplaincy phone line.
• Family Counseling (Perheneuvonta) Professional counseling service for individuals, couples, and families at Vaasan perheasiain neuvottelukeskus (Family Counseling Center). Provides discussion help for relationship and family questions, crisis situations, with special expertise in couples matters. Includes the PariTunnetta online relationship course. Services are free of charge to clients.
• Cemetery Services (Hautaustoimi) Burial and cemetery management services across three cemeteries: Vaasan Uusi hautausmaa, Vaasan Vanha hautausmaa, and Vähänkyrön hautausmaa. Includes grave search (Hautahaku), grave maintenance, memorial stones, burial services, and cemetery office operations. Charges fees per published price list.
• International Ministry (English-language services) International activities and services for the English-speaking community in Vaasa, including Sunday worship services at Palosaari Church, voluntary work for immigrants, and interfaith ministry in Arabic. Designed for immigrants, English speakers, and the international community in Ostrobothnia.
• Cultural Heritage Program (Kirkon kulttuuriperintö esiin) Program to highlight and research church cultural heritage including church buildings, interiors, religious artifacts, altarpieces, and art collections spanning from medieval times to present. Includes guided tours and cultural education for visitors and tiekirkko (roadside church) visitors during summer seasons.
• Facility Rental Services (Tilavuokrat) Rental of parish facilities including churches, parish halls, retreat centers, and other parish spaces for events, concerts, and private gatherings. Pricing is published in the price list and bookings are made via phone (044 480 8403) or online tilavarauslomake reservation form.
• Confirmation School (Rippikoulu) Religious education program preparing youth for confirmation in the Lutheran tradition. Pricing is published in the price list under hinnastot/rippikoulu.
• Music School (Musiikkikoulu) Parish-operated music school offering music education. Pricing is published in the price list under hinnastot/musiikkikoulu.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue (Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaasan seurakuntayhtymä has a cooperation agreement with Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue regarding hospital chaplaincy services. The chaplaincy service is provided at Vaasa Central Hospital, Vaasa General Medicine wards, and Vanhan Vaasa Hospital.
• Vanhan Vaasan sairaala (Vanha Vaasa Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for the provision of hospital chaplaincy services at Vanha Vaasa Hospital as part of the Ostrobothnia wellbeing services county.
• Cooperation parishes for hospital chaplaincycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hospital chaplaincy service operates under a cooperation agreement between the Parish Federation and cooperating parishes in Ostrobothnia for the provision of chaplaincy services.
• Kirkon Palvelukeskus (Church Service Centre)supportOthersThe Parish Federation's billing address is handled through Kirkon Palvelukeskus. Business ID: 003702096229, PL 5018, 02066 DOCUSCAN.
• CGI (electronic invoicing operator)supportTechnology or IntegrationCGI acts as the electronic invoicing operator for the Parish Federation. E-invoice address: 003702096229, operator CGI.
• Domus (Tweb) - AsianhallintajärjestelmäsupportTechnology or IntegrationDomus (Tweb) is the document management and official decision-making system used for publishing council meeting minutes, decision lists, and official decisions. Access at domus.evl.fi.
• Hautahaku.fisupportTechnology or IntegrationThe Parish Federation uses the Hautahaku.fi service for cemetery grave search functionality, allowing people to find burial locations on Vaasa's cemeteries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Finska Missionssällskapet (Finnish Missionary Society): A Finnish Lutheran-affiliated nonprofit focused on missionary and diaconal work internationally. Adjacent peer operating within the same Evangelical Lutheran Church ecosystem and leveraging the same donor and volunteer base.
• Kirkon Ulkomaanapu (Finn Church Aid): The international aid organization of the Finnish Lutheran Church. Operates as an adjacent entity under the same ecclesiastical umbrella, handling humanitarian and development programs that complement the parish federation's local diaconal work.
• Porvoon hiippakunta / Borgå stift (Porvoo Diocese): The Lutheran diocese that includes the Swedish-speaking parishes of Finland. Provides ecclesiastical governance and bilingual ministry coordination relevant to Vasa svenska församling. Not a direct operational peer but a governing/coordination counterpart.

Regional players

• Diakonissalaitos (Helsinki Deaconess Institute): A large Finnish faith-based nonprofit providing social services, family support, and community programs. Comparable in offering community social services (food support, immigrant integration, family counseling) that overlap with the parish federation's diaconal work, though operating at larger scale and as a separate legal entity.

Broad incumbents

• Svenska kyrkan (Church of Sweden): The national Lutheran church of Sweden. Operates a near-identical model (parish-level worship, parish fees, cemetery services, hospital chaplaincy, cultural heritage) in a neighboring Nordic country with similar bilingual considerations relevant to the Swedish-speaking Vaasa congregation.
• Suomen evankelis-luterilainen kirkko (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland): The national parent body of Vaasan seurakuntayhtymä. Provides the centralized governance, taxation, HR, technology (Domus/Tweb, Kirkkorekry), and policy framework within which all parish federations, including Vaasa, operate.
• Den norske kirke (Church of Norway): The national Lutheran church of Norway, operating a comparable parish-federation structure with parish fees, hospital chaplaincy, cemetery services, and cultural heritage programs. Useful Nordic comparison for benchmarking the parish-federation operating model.

Direct peers

• Tampereen seurakuntayhtymä: Lutheran parish federation in the Tampere region, offering an identical bundle of parish-federation services (worship, diaconal work, cemetery management, family counseling) under the same Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland framework.
• Turun ja Kaarinan seurakuntayhtymä: Another Finnish Lutheran parish federation combining Turku and Kaarina parishes. Provides the same multi-parish federation services (worship, chaplaincy, family counseling, cemeteries) under the same national church structure, making it a directly comparable governance and operating model.
• Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä (Helsinki Parish Federation): The largest Finnish Lutheran parish federation under the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Operates the same parish-federation model with bilingual/multilingual services, hospital chaplaincy, family counseling, cemetery services, and cultural heritage — only at significantly greater scale in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kirkko_evl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/verkkotoimitusKT
• Facebookfacebook.com/kirkkosuomessa
• Instagraminstagram.com/kirkko_suomessa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vaasan-seurakuntayhtym%C3%A4-vasa-kyrkliga-samf%C3%A4llighet

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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