One-day family retreat “One Flesh” took place at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on March 12, 2022. Take care of each other! “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits … [Read more...]
Highlights of St. Petersburg Deanery Meeting
Below are some of the highlights of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery meeting held at the ELCIR Theological Institute, Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on January 18, 2022. • Bishop Laptev introduced a new coworker of the ELCIR Headquarters in St. Petersburg—Bishop’s Secretary Yelena Novichkova, 33, who was born in St. Petersburg, but now lives in … [Read more...]
St. Anne’s Church Selects Grant Recipients
On December 15, 2021, the expert committee of St. Anne’s Church Grant with Bishop Laptev in attendance met to vote for the winners of a project proposals contest. The ₽500,000 of prize money will be divided among the winning ELCIR congregations. A total of 13 congregations applied for the grant. Their project proposals were evaluated based on … [Read more...]
Family Retreat in Karelia
Last week's family retreat in snowy Karelia organized by the Lutheran Church of Ruskeala included quizzes, children's games, a visit to a mountain park, and a romantic evening for married couples! Information courtesy of Deacon Roman Sukharev Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Upholds Traditional Family Values
“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” (Eph. 5:22-24, ESV) On November 28, 2021, Bishop Laptev presented a … [Read more...]
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