The 12th Corpus Christi International Conference took place from July 30 through August 1, 2021. The local conference in Russia was held at the ELCIR Theological Institute and attended by clerics and lay church members from St. Petersburg (St. Anne’s Church); Gurez-Pudga, Udmurtia; Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast; Petrozavodsk, Karelia; Saransk, … [Read more...]
Women’s Meeting at Church of Rzhev
On July 1, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Rzhev, Tver Oblast, held the first meeting of Women’s Club gathering female church members and guests to discuss the topics “Women in the Bible” and “Flowers in Holy Scripture.” There were a lot of discussions, personal testimonies, songs, and prayers, a wonderful social time, tea and treats, as well as a … [Read more...]
More Photos from Women’s Conference
We’re pleased to present several group photos from “The Way of Eve,” the first Women’s Conference of the ELCIR which ended a few days ago. Cordial thanks go to - Our Lord who gave us this blessed meeting. - The workers of the Theological Institute for their help and kindness. Special thanks go to administrator Anna Klassen, the excellent … [Read more...]
ELCIR Cantor Speaks at SELC Conference Online
On May 29, 2021, Darya Shkurlyatyeva, the cantor of the ELCIR congregation in Vyborg made an online presentation for the conference “Women in the Church” held by the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church. She spoke at the invitation of SELC Seminary Rector Rev. Aleksei Streltsov. Darya shared about the educational projects of Mikael Agricola Choir … [Read more...]
ELCIR Holds Its First-Ever Women’s Conference!
Who was the first woman? What was her life like? Indeed, what was it like? And who are we modern women? What is our role in the lives of people around us and in the church? What is our purpose? What service shall we choose for ourselves? Those are some of the questions that were discussed by the 62 participants of the ELCIR’s first Women’s … [Read more...]