By Polina Glechikova On August 22, 2020, the education center in Kudrovo, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a field hockey tournament as part of the Summer Festival of Ethnic and Street Sports. The competition was organized by the Administration of the Governor of Leningrad Oblast and the Oblast Committee for Local Self-Government and … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Congregation in Rzhev Hosts Family Retreat July 24-26, 2020
By Iraida Mikhailova “Those were unforgettable, blessed, eventful, and spiritually fruitful days. We had 60 people and I'm happy to note it was mainly young people and there were many children, which means the Church is growing and developing by God’s will. Words can’t express all my emotions about this wonderful fellowship in the Holy Spirit! The … [Read more...]
Church in Luga Needs Assistance
St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Luga, Leningrad Oblast, invites all physical or legal entities to help the church obtain sports equipment needed for a children's sports ground under construction on the church’s land. The church will appreciate donated items or financial donations to buy them. See bank account info on the link below. Needed items:1. … [Read more...]
ELCIR Athletic Team Takes 3rd Place in Valenki Ice Hockey
News from the Athletic Team of The Church of Ingria. On February 15, 2020, Okhta Park served as the venue of the 4th Russkaya Zima Winter Festival of Street Sports. Part of the festival was an interconfessional ice-hockey-in-valenki tournament. Valenki are traditional Russian winter boots made of felt. Seven teams representing different … [Read more...]
Church of Ingria Gathers Valenki Ice Hockey Team Again
Dear Friends! We are happy to declare the 2020 sports season open! Already on February 15, you are invited to participate in the 4th Russkaya Zima All-Russian Winter Festival of Street Sports. Part of the festival will be a tournament in "ice hockey in valenki" (traditional Russian felt boots) which you know very well. Just as last year, the event … [Read more...]