On September 25, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, marked World Tourism Day by offering an open tour. In spite of the inclement weather, quite a few people who wanted to discover the history of the church building and congregation showed up. The visitors learned about the chief milestones in the history of the Christian … [Read more...]
Finland’s Consul General visits Koltushi
On September 22, 2021, Sannamaaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Ms. Vanamo took office as Consul General in April 2021. Her program included visiting the Koltushi Community Social Service Center where a memorial plaque was inaugurated in memory of Sister Helena Lyra (1941-2008) who was … [Read more...]
TICI hosts evangelism retreat
From September 10-12, 2021, the ELCIR Theological Institute (TICI) in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, hosted an evangelism retreat for members of St. Mary’s Cathedral Church of St. Petersburg. On Friday evening, the participants studied Romans 15 with the bishops Ivan Laptev and Arri Kugappi. Saturday was the busiest day as St. Mary’s parishioners had … [Read more...]
Church celebrates and baptizes in Koltushi
Thanks be to God for the baptism of young Daniil which took place on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, as the congregation celebrated the 29th anniversary of the church dedication! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Confirmation Training 2021
Thanks be to God! Yesterday, the annual youth meeting in Koltushi ended in a Confirmation Festival! Cordial thanks to the workers of the Children & Youth Department, volunteers, instructors, parents, and everyone involved! We wish the new church members from Izhevsk, Yoshkar-Ola, Kazan, Koltushi, Moscow (Sts. Peter and Paul Congregation), Perm, … [Read more...]
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