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, featuring a different topic each week for listening and discussion. Topics include health information sessions, art and culture, travel stories and spiritual subjects. The morning programme concludes with a short devotional after coffee and buns.

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

1 Sept. After the summer, as autumn arrives
8 Sept. Making everyday life work with tips from a professional organiser, Huushollaaja Iida-Elina Isberg
15 Sept. Songs by request, Hannu Ala
22 Sept. The history of Vaajakoski II, Antti Kolu
29 Sept. 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 remembering, Annika Mikkilä and Tanja Nieminen
10 Nov. Meet by the compass: a 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 celebration rehearsals
15 Dec. Christmas porridge and Christmas songs