From September 18-20, 2020, the ELCIR Diaconal Dept. organized an excursion to Kronstadt for the mothers and children in its care and for young people from St. Anne’s Congregation in St. Petersburg. They visited some of the historical places and parks in town. On Sunday, they attended the divine service and sang hymns together. Deacon Pavel … [Read more...]
Christians Meet in Kronstadt to Discuss Social Work
On Sunday, August 30, 2020, the Congregation in Kronstadt held a discussion of social work that is done by different church bodies and the possibilities of working together on social projects. The meeting gathered representatives of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria, The Ark Christian Evangelical Church, and The New Covenant Church of … [Read more...]
Recreation Opportunities in Kronstadt
The guest house of Fort Nadezhda Diaconal Center in Kronstadt on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland would like to offer you to visit the island of forts. The area has beautiful quiet beaches and parks, amusements, museums, and is suitable for recreation with children. The house has rooms accommodating 2, 4 or 6 guests. We have a prayer service in … [Read more...]
SPb Deanery Conducts Summer Retreat, Plans Camping
Activities of the St. Petersburg Deanery of The Church of Ingria Summer Spiritual Days. Fathers & Children Camping. It’s been around ten years that the St. Petersburg Deanery has been organizing summertime retreats and outings for church members called Spiritual Days. The idea originated from the close friendship with Firstborn Laestadians in … [Read more...]
Two Baptisms in Kronstadt
By ELCIR Diaconal Department On June 14, 2020, Deacon Pavel Tsvetkov baptized 7-year-old Alina and 2.5-year-old Timur in St. Elizabeth’s Congregation in Kronstadt. The children received a gift of dainties and a children’s Bible. It’s a double joy that children come to the Lord in His church from families in the care of the ELCIR Diaconal … [Read more...]