Opening prayer service of the academic year

The opening of the academic year begins with a traditional prayer service, known for its excellent music.
The musician of the opening prayer service is Juhani Tikkanen

Event information

Event date
-
Event type
Academic celebrations
Arts and culture
Student events
Event language
Finnish
English
Event accessibility
Event space is accessible for all
Event address

Seminaarinkatu 15
Jyväskylä 40100
Finland

Event organizer
Communications and Community
Event payment
Free of charge
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Event location category
Seminaarinmäki
Seminarium: Old Assembly Hall (S212)

The opening of the academic year begins with a traditional opening prayer service, known for its excellent music. The service will be led by the university chaplain, Miika Mäkinen. Music will be brought to you by Juhani Tikkanen. 
Taina and Hannes Järvenpää will read the scripture passages.

Program of the opening prayer service

Welcoming words
Music
Scripture reading
Music
Sermon
Music
Prayer
Our Father
Benediction
Music
Concluding words

Registration / Enrollment

There is no separate registration or dress code for the event.

Event links

Read more about the opening festivities
Read more about Juhani Tikkanen

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