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International Church · Mikkeli, Finland A home for God's power and family.

An international, Spirit-filled church in Mikkeli where people from every background and nation are warmly welcomed to worship Jesus, grow in the Word, and be part of a living church family.

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Mika Rinkinen · 1 Nov 2026
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Pastors Mika and Jenna Rinkinen at the church door
Welcome

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A moment of prayer
Prayer

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Coming up

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Sun
Every week
Every Sunday
Sunday Service
11:00 AM · Otavankatu 18, Mikkeli
Children's Church at the same time.
26
November
Mikkeli
Kingdom Business Fellowship
Thu 26 Nov at 6:00 PM · Otavankatu 18, Mikkeli
29
November
Kuopio
Holy Spirit Evening
Sun 29 Nov at 5:00 PM · Lyseon lukio, Kirjaston lukusali (E-ovi), Kuopio
Welcome

You are warmly welcome.

Ilon Virta is a friendly church family in Mikkeli and we want you to feel at home among us.

We gladly help English-speaking guests connect, understand, and find their place in the life of the church. Sunday service is at 11:00 AM at Otavankatu 18.

Are English-speaking people welcome? +
Yes. You are warmly welcome. We are glad to meet people from different nations and backgrounds, and we want to help you connect with the church family.
Can I bring my children? +
Absolutely. Families are welcome. Children join the beginning of the service with their parents for worship, then move to Children's Church with their own program.
What happens when I walk in? +
Someone will welcome you at the door. You won't be left on your own. It's a good idea to arrive a little before the service starts at 11:00 AM.
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind." — Matthew 22:37
Come and experience this love with us
Prayer together
Children's Church
Sunday worship
Outreach in the community
Who we are

A church where the Holy Spirit moves freely.

Ilon Virta, Finnish for "River of Joy", is a Spirit-filled Christian church in Mikkeli, Finland. We believe in the Bible, worship with our whole hearts, and welcome people from every background, age, and nationality.

Pastors Mika and Jenna Rinkinen
Pastors
Mika & Jenna Rinkinen

Mika and Jenna served in church ministry for several years. Following a clear calling from God, they planted Ilon Virta in Mikkeli.

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Living faith
Faith is more than words — it shapes life, it shapes our families, and gives us purpose.
02
The whole Word
We believe in the Bible and want to grow as disciples of Jesus.
03
Holy Spirit freedom
God is active today. We make room for the Holy Spirit to move.
04
Open to all nations
We gladly welcome people from different countries, cultures, and walks of life.
What we do

Life at Ilon Virta.

Weekly
Sunday Service
Every Sunday at 11am. Worship, teaching, prayer, and community.
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For families
Children's Church
Children have their own fun and Spirit-filled program every Sunday.
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Saturdays · 11am
Evangelism
We go out together to share the good news of Jesus on the streets.
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Growth
Bible School
Go deeper in God's Word. In person in Mikkeli or online.
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Find us

How to reach us.

Phone / WhatsApp
Sunday service
Every Sunday at 11:00 AM
Follow & listen

Ilon Virta online.

Follow church life on social media and listen to Iloinen Podcast.

Iloinen Podcast – Jenna and a friend laughing with coffee cups
Podcast for women
Iloinen Podcast

Conversations on faith and life (in Finnish).

Prayer request

We'd love to pray for you.

Send us your prayer request — we read every one and pray for you.

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Come and see

You are warmly welcome.

Join us for worship, the Word, prayer, and church family. Our doors are open every Sunday.