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As s o c i a t i on s
Programs for international students, among
other things.
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
(Turun NMKY), Sirkkalagatan 27. Phone +358
(0)10 835 4100, .
Churches and Other Religious Congregations
in Åbo
There are several churches in Åbo. Some of them
are:
• Adventist Congregation , Universitetsgatan
29 A
• Baptist Congregation, Lilla Tavastgatan 16
• Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons),
Tallbackaplan 18
• Free Church Congregation,
Tureborgsgatan 10
• Islamic Congregation, Universitetsgatan 7,
.
• Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kastalgatan 4
• Jewish Congregation and synagogue,
Brahegatan 17 B
• Orthodox Church of St. Alexandra,
Universitetsgatan 19 B
• Pentecostal Congregation, Allégatan 6 B
• Roman Catholic Church , Ursinsgatan 15 A
• The United Methodist Church in Turku,
Ekmansgatan 4
There are also several churches and religious
congregations present in Vasa, please consult
the web for information on alternatives and
activities.
11.3 Other Associations
Atheist/Agnostic or Sceptical Associations
Freethinkers Union (Turun vapaa-ajattelijat), see
(in Finnish)
Skepsis ry (critique of paranormal),
Environmental Organisations
Turun Luonnonsuojeluyhdistys (Environmental
protection), Martinsgatan 5,
Maan Ystävät , (Friends of the Earth)
Aurinkotehdas, Kyrkovägen 6–10,
Scouts
You can get in touch with the different scout
groups in Åbo by contacting the local Scout
Office ( Partiotoimisto ) at Västerlånggatan
13, Phone +358 (0)50 312 9420. Questions
concerning nationwide scouting can be directed
to . See also
.
Akateeminen partiokilta ry is an association for
scouts studying at the Åbo universities. For more
information see .
LGBT Associations
The Sexual Equality association (SETA) is a
nationwide association for sexual minorities. For
further information contact: Turun Seudun Seta
Fredsgatan 1 c B 22, (nationwide)
and (local association for Åbo).
Homoglobiini is an organisation for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered students at the
universities in Åbo. Homoglobiini organises a
multitude of free time activities, such as parties,
excursions, trips and cultural events. Please
check the website for more
information.
Associations for people with disabilities
There are several associations for people with
different types of disabilities, for example
MS, impaired hearing or vision, and mobility
disabilities. More information about the
associations can be found on
here you can also find useful information
regarding accessibility to many public and
private services in Åbo.