On April 17, 2021, the ELCIR Children & Youth Department will hold a seminar on working with children at the Congregation of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, gathering Sunday school teachers and anyone considering this ministry. Program: 10:00 Prayer and introduction by the congregation’s pastor Rev. Aleksei Kronholm: “The Importance of … [Read more...]
Rev. Pakkar Goes to the Lord
On February 2, 2021, the Lord called Pastor Ivan Pakkar (1928-2021) to His nearer presence. During his service, Pastor Ivan was the senior pastor of the congregations of Chalna and Derevyanka, Karelia. As a missionary, he and his wife traveled in a car as far as Siberia. Words can’t describe how much he did for the congregations in Chalna, … [Read more...]
Church of Petrozavodsk Hosts Meeting with Wycliffe Russia
On January 25, 2021, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, hosted an interdenominational meeting with Wycliffe Russia, a mission of Bible translators in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators. The meeting gathered guests from different regions of Russia, even from as far as the Yamal Peninsula. Two videos shown during the … [Read more...]
Churches Hold Children’s Artwork Contests & Displays
During the Christmas season which can last pretty long in our country , ELCIR churches have held children’s artwork contests and displays. Visit the VK page of the Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, to see the artwork children sent in for an online contest. Visit St. Mary's Lutheran Cathedral at Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street 8a, St. … [Read more...]
Baptism and Confirmation in Petrozavodsk
On December 25, 2020, during the festive worship service at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, the parish pastor administered the Sacrament of Holy Baptism to Arseni and the rite of confirmation for Karina. We wish God's richest blessings on Arseni, Karina, and their mother Olga as they continue to grow in Christ! Photo … [Read more...]