Summer Days

Welcome to the Summer Days 2023!

With the day of Pentecost behind them, in Acts chapter 3 we see Peter and John in the temple area, in what is known as Solomon’s Porch, speaking to a crowd astonished to see Peter lift up a lame man “in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”. So Peter had the opportunity to preach to the people, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, and that the times of refreshing may come from the face of the Lord…” (Acts 3:19-20) The chosen people did not yet accept Jesus as their Messiah, but everyone was offered the opportunity to have their sins forgiven and to experience refreshing from the face of Jesus.

Peter’s message has not become obsolete in two thousand years, but remains the truest truth. When we gather as Christ’s church and encounter Him, we experience strengthening and refreshing (Romans 1:11-12). The Summer Days in Kiljava provide an excellent opportunity for this. Once you have come there, you will not want to miss a single summer. We are grateful to be there again to admire the face of the Lord in the light of the Word and to be refreshed in our common faith.

Welcome to join us!

Pastor Risto Kyrö

Location and accommodation

The venue for Summer Days 2023 is the legendary Hotel Kiljava, a perfect place to enjoy a Finnish summer. The hotel is situated by a lake and surrounded by nature. You can lodge in Hotel Kiljava (Kotorannantie 49, 05250 Kiljava, https://hotelkiljava.fi/en/ ) in rooms for double occupancy. Amenities include bedding, towels and extra mattresses for children if needed. A more affordable option is the dormitory accommodation in classrooms, where you can sleep on a mattress provided by the hotel, in your own sleeping bag. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel cafeteria are included in the price when you register for full board or dormitory accommodation.

Registration and conference fee

Registration will open and the prices will be posted soon.
The registration form will be found on this website.

Program

FRIDAY
09:00 AM      Registration
10:15 AM      Service
12:00 PM      Lunch
02:00 PM      Program
04:00 PM      Service
06:00 PM      Dinner
08:00 PM      Sauna

SATURDAY
08:00 AM      Breakfast
10:15 AM      Service
12:00 PM      Lunch
02:00 PM      Studios
04:00 PM      Service
06:00 PM      Dinner
08:00 PM      Sauna

SUNDAY
08:00 AM      Breakfast
10:15 AM      Service
12:00 PM      Lunch

Children’s Summer Days

There will be fun program for children (ages 3-12) during services. Registration for the Children’s Summer Days will open soon.

Transportation

The church will hire a chartered bus from Helsinki to Kiljava on Friday, and a return trip on Sunday. Exact departure location and time will be announced later. You may sign up for the transportation while registering for the conference.

Helsinki – Kiljava – Helsinki
Adults / youth (15-17yo) – 20€
Children (4-14yo) – 15€

For international guests

We are looking forward to receiving guests from all around the world. If you are planning on attending the Summer Days and you need an official invitation letter for your visa application, we kindly ask you to contact the church office as soon as possible.

If you need help finding your way from your port of entry to your place of lodgings, please do not hesitate to contact the church beforehand.
Please, do not hesitate to contact the church if you need help finding accommodations, etc. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.

Contact information

Raamattu Puhuu church
Pukinmäenaukio 4 B, 00720 Helsinki
helsinki@raamattupuhuu.fi

Helena Laventure – Administrative coordinator
helena.laventure@raamattupuhuu.fi

Noora Kihnula – Event coordinator
noora.kihnula@raamattupuhuu.fi