Porridge and Conversation

The breakfast gatherings held at Ännälä since 2004 will resume in early September. First, catch up with a friend over a bowl of porridge. After breakfast, a one-hour programme follows, with a different topic each week to hear about and discuss. Topics include health information sessions, art and culture, travel stories, and spiritual subjects. The morning’s programme ends with a short devotional after coffee and buns.

Autumn programme, Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m. Breakfast €5. Programme coordinator: Eija Rytkönen.

1 Sep — After the summer, as autumn arrives
8 Sep — Making everyday life work with tips from a professional organiser, Huushollaaja Iida-Elina Isberg
15 Sep — Requested songs, Hannu Ala
22 Sep — History of Vaajakoski II, Antti Kolu
29 Sep — Old Jyväskylä, Jussi Jäppinen
6 Oct — Marietta Kunnas, director of the City Theatre, is our guest
13 Oct — My time at Ännälä, Eija Rytkönen
20 Oct — Weddings then and now, Else Heikkilä
27 Oct — Pirkko and church cards, Pirkko Veijo
3 Nov — Old advertisements: looking and reminiscing, Annika Mikkilä and Tanja Nieminen
10 Nov — Meet with a compass: Jyväskylä quiz, Else Heikkilä and Annika Mikkilä
17 Nov — Oh, those Sunday school days! Eija Pakkala
24 Nov — Annika’s record panel II, Annika Mikkilä
1 Dec — World Day of Prayer 2026: Nigeria, Siina Kovanen
8 Dec — Christmas party rehearsals
15 Dec — Christmas porridge and Christmas carols