Last year we launched a drive to raise funds for the restoration of the stained-glass altarpiece of St. George's Lutheran Church in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Members and friends of the Koltushi church responded and the restoration was started by August 2022. The wonderful artist did her best to finish the work by the 30th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Coffeehouse and gift shop at St. Anne open doors
The new coffeehouse and gift shop of St Anne’s Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Annenkirche) in St. Petersburg are open. The coffeehouse is open from 9 am to 9 pm. This is not an official opening, but a “test run” to see if it works correctly, but you’re invited to drop in to have a coffee and evaluate the esthetic properties of the new interior … [Read more...]
Trilistnik crisis shelter gets extra space
Trilistnik, an ELCIR-run crisis shelter for women with children in St. Petersburg collaborating closely with St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s Lutheran churches and St. Petersburg’s charities, provided assistance to 20 women and 31 children in 2021. Additionally, the shelter plans to focus more closely on assisting children left without parental care. … [Read more...]
Koltushi Lutheran Church starts renovating altar picture
The Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, is starting to renovate its altar picture and hopes to complete the work by the 30th anniversary of the congregation. The main celebration will be on September 30, 2022. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Novosibirsk Lutheran congregation working on new church façade
The ELCIR Synodal Council chose a design for the façade of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church of Novosibirsk after reviewing several ideas. The congregation is now working hard on the project, which will continue till the end of summer. They’ve met with a paint dealer, agreed upon the colors and done a test paint job. Original post … [Read more...]
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