From May 22-27, 2022, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev and ELCIR Mission Dept. Head Yevgeni Raskatov traveled from St. Petersburg, Russia, to Tallinn, Estonia, on the invitation of Archbishop Urmas Viilma of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church to have official talks about collaborating with the Church of Estonia in cultural projects and parishioners’ … [Read more...]
ILC Welcomes Latvians into Membership
The International Lutheran Council (ILC) has welcomed the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia (LELB) into membership. During its 28th Synod in August 2021, the LELB voted to seek membership in the ILC, with 210 votes in favor, 1 against, and 8 abstentions. After reviewing the church’s application, the ILC’s Board of Directors accepted the … [Read more...]