Built into the bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is Helsinki's favourite attraction and an important architecture-based destination. This church is featured in hundreds of architectural journals and museums round the world. Its impressive atmosphere, splendid architecture and excellent acoustics have made the church popular not only with tourists but also with people interested in culture and music. Nevertheless, Temppeliaukio Church is first and foremost a place of worship where people can stop for a while.

Temppeliaukio Church is one of the churches in Töölö Parish . It primarily serves the religious needs of those living in the area. Temppeliaukio Church is a popular venue for weddings and baptisms. There are close to 30 000 members in Töölö parish (2023).

In Finland's Evangelical Lutheran Church, the parish is defined on the basis of ones place of residence. The Parish of Töölö is part of Finland's Evangelical Lutheran Church, which is led by an archbishop.