At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when churches closed their doors, it was necessary to set up webcasts of worship services and Bible studies for St. Mary’s church members. A team of creative parishioners put their hand to the plow! This enabled those who could not come to the church in person, to participate in the service of the Word … [Read more...]
Lutheran Church of Nizhny Novgorod Celebrates 25 Years Since Rebirth
Congratulations to the Lutheran Church of Nizhny Novgorod on the 25th anniversary of its rebirth! The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1580. It was reestablished in 1995: January 30 – registered by the state October 6 – communion service In photos: (1) An early 20th-century photo of the nobility assembly … [Read more...]
Update on ELCIR Children & Youth Dept.
By CYD Head Nikolai Minenkov and CYD Instructor Yelena Tatti On September 29, 2020, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. We remember God’s protection which He gives us through His angels. Since children are an important focus of this feast, our Church has a tradition of collecting offerings on that day for the work … [Read more...]
Toksovo Lutherans Reconnect with Friends in Finland via Zoom
Last Sunday, September 20, 2020, members of the Congregation in Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, reconnected with their friends in Hämeenlinna, Finland, via a Zoom call. They sang several hymns together and exchanged words of encouragement and instruction. Thanks be to God for the modern technology and the ability of keeping in touch with brothers in … [Read more...]
Volunteers Fix Basketball/Ice Hockey Rink Near Church in Kazan
Here’s how Lutheran church volunteers cleaned and fixed the basketball/ice hockey rink near St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Kazan! Rev. Subbotin, Dean, Uralic Deanery: “It's almost done! They uprooted the tree stumps on the rink, fixed and painted the board, made a new door, restored the ring backboards, and put up new rings! Many thanks to … [Read more...]
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