From January 3-7, the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a youth retreat entitled “The Journeys of the Apostle Paul.” The retreat gathered church members from Moscow, Koltushi, Segezha, Toksovo, and St. Anne’s Church of St. Petersburg. The young people discussed the apostle’s life and epistles, the trials early … [Read more...]
Sergei Bondarenko ordained as deacon
Praise God for Sergei Bondarenko, head of the ELCIR Pilgrimage Center, a 3rd-year student in the extramural bachelor’s degree program at the ELCIR Theological Institute, who was ordained into the Office of Deacon at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on Judgment Sunday November 26, 2023! We pray many will stand at the right hand of … [Read more...]
Married couples get together at TICI to reflect on how they can enrich their marriage
On November 4, 2023, the ELCIR Theological Institute (TICI) hosted an Evening for Married Couples, which was held at the institute’s Leino Building. The topic of the meeting was “The Seven Keys to a Happy Marriage.” The event gathered residents of Koltushi, Luga, Pskov, and St. Petersburg—more than 15 families with children who had a … [Read more...]
Bachelor’s program students defend term papers
On October 4, 2023, students in the intramural bachelor’s degree program defended their term papers at the ELCIR Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. 2nd-year students: - Catechist Nikita Lahtinen, “The Communion Service of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in the 17th Century.” Research advisor: Pastor … [Read more...]
15 church musicians graduate from ELCIR Cantor Course
From August 21-27, 2023, the ELCIR Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, held the 4th and final class & exam period of the Cantor Course. Fifteen students attended class and took exams, making it the biggest class of church musicians in the Institute’s history. The course’s main topics were the musical setting of the … [Read more...]
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