St. Mary Magdalene Congregation in Luga, Leningrad Oblast, would like to thank the Diaconal Dept. of The Church of Ingria and its head Aleksandr Smirnov for the food packages prepared for people experiencing financial distress or hardship. Aleksandr Smirnov: “We’re all wanderers on this earth. For many years, the church in Luga and its senior … [Read more...]
Aid Project for Mothers in Crisis Continues
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal. 6:2) “The more we come out to the world and the more we give ourselves to the world, the less we are of the world because that which is worldly does not give itself to the world.” (Mother Maria Skobtsova) The aid project in St. Petersburg for mothers in crisis continues. … [Read more...]
What does ELCIR Diaconal Dept. Do?
The ELCIR Diaconal Department helps congregations organize their diaconal ministry in association with our partners in developing and enhancing diaconal projects which will help receive funds for diaconal work. As part of its aid activities, the department provides our Church’s lay members and clergy with medicines and hygiene articles, groceries, … [Read more...]