Winter is Coming to Eastern Siberia By Anitta Lepomaa In Ulan-Ude, the Republic of Buryatia in Eastern Siberia, a church is being built for the Lutheran Congregation of the Grace of Christ. The strongly continental climate causes large temperature changes in as little as one day. Small earthquakes are almost daily. Buildings must withstand … [Read more...]
New deacon is ordained in ELCIR Siberian Deanery
On September 7, 2021, on behalf and blessing of Bishop Laptev, Siberian Region Dean Ville Melanen ordained Theological Institute student Vladimir Shilovski into the Office of Deacon in Krasnoyarsk by decision of the ELCIR Synodal Council. Congratulations to Deacon Vladimir! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Rev. Mazurenko Furthers Discussion of Memorial in Irkutsk
Rev. Albert Mazurenko, the senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Irkutsk in SE Siberia, is a member of the Interfaith Coordination Council under the Irkutsk Oblast Legislative Assembly. On July 19, 2021, on Pastor Albert’s initiative, the council met for a roundtable discussion on the topic “A Necropolis in an Urban Area as a Commemoration Site.” … [Read more...]
Church of Verkhni Suetuk Holds Children’s Bible Meeting
From June 25-26, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Verkhni Suetuk, Krasnoyarsk Krai, held a Bible meeting for children. ELCIR Theological Institute student Vladimir Shilovski led the kids in a discussion of creation, the fall, and redemption. The Godly Play® method enables the child to immerse themselves in history and express their feelings after the … [Read more...]
Church of Novosibirsk Builds Own Organ Console, Enhances Music Ministry
Members of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk are enhancing their music ministry by using Hauptwerk® and their own God-given skills. Hauptwerk® is a computer program designed to allow the playback or live performance of pipe organ music using MIDI and recorded sound samples. With the multitude of regularly updated samples provided … [Read more...]
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