Elävät kivet is a gospel choir that works in association with the Lutheran Evangelical Association of Finland's Luther Church in Helsinki.
We welcome all singers with commitment and ability to sing in polyphonic (multi-voiced) choir, and willingness to spread the Christian Gospel through singing. The new-comers are welcome to audition the second and the last Tuesday of each month before the rehearsal.
Due to summer break we don't hold auditions June and July 2026. The first audition after the summer break is on the last Tuesday of August. Summer break lasts from June to August.

The conductor of Elävät kivet is Ruut Karhu. She is the eleventh conductor in the over 30-year history of the choir.

The repertoire of the choir is mostly composed by the conductors and the choir members. Among the pieces there are rhythmic songs as well as sentimental and touching songs. The joy of singing and of being able to spread the Gospel through our music can be heard in our performances.

We have a few concerts every year, and we often perform in Masses. We've had concert tours in Estonia, Sweden, Hungary and Russia. Our choir has also released seven recordings: "Elävät kivet (Living Stones)", "Riemulähteellä (At the Spring of Joy)", "Suuri Hän on (He is Great)", "Joulu (Christmas)", "Rajapyykkejä (Milestones)", "Mosaiikki (Mosaic)" and "Pohjapiirros (Blueprint)".

Are you interested in ordering a performance from Elävät Kivet?

We sing in many different languages and our program is wide and varied. Our repertoire includes peaceful and sensitive music as well as rhythmic music, classical Christian music, psalms and hymns, as well as Finnish, American and African gospel music.
Our music is well suited for church events, Communion Services, Christmas events, youth and student evenings, and private events.

If you are interested, please contact us by e-mail to and we will get back to you as soon as possible.