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 talk and discussion on a different topic each week. Topics include health information, art and culture, travel stories, and spiritual subjects. The morning programme ends with a short devotional after coffee and buns.

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

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