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Administration

The activities of the Federation of Tampere Evangelical Lutheran Parishes are managed by the joint church council and the joint church council chosen by it. Parish councils, on the other hand, lead the activities of the parishes.

The church council and parish councils are elected in elections where every church member over 16 years of age has the right to vote. Parish elections are held every four years. The current trustees started their term in January 2023.


Joint church council

  • exercises the highest decision-making power in the parish federation.
  • decides on the main lines of the economy and, for example, construction projects
  • members are elected in parish elections held every four years
  • the term of office is four years
  • members and meetings

Joint Church Council

  • manages the common practical activities, finances and administration of the parishes
  • prepares and implements the decisions of the joint church council
  • the members are chosen by the joint church council
  • the term of office is two years
  • members and meetings

Parish councils

  • leads the activities of the congregation, promotes its spiritual life and decides on the use of the funds allocated to it by the congregation association
  • members are elected in parish elections held every four years

Boards and expert groups

In the decision-making of the federation of parishes, boards of directors and expert groups made up of parishioners are involved. They participate in the activities of the parish association's units, planning and developing them together with the office holders.


Committees and youth influence group

The decision-makers are also assisted by committees whose task is to serve as expert bodies in the preparation of matters for the Joint Church Council. The committees include experts appointed by elected officials and employees of the consortium.

The Youth Influencer Group enhances the participation and influence opportunities for young people in the decision-making and preparation processes of the Federation of Tampere Evangelical Lutheran Parishes, as well as in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the activities of the parishes.

In connection with decision-making, a child impact assessment is also conducted, meaning the decision is evaluated from the perspective of children's welfare. In this context, 'children' refers to all individuals under the age of 18.