On June 30, 2021, Rev. Vladimir Yakushov, the senior pastor of the Lutheran Congregation of Kem, Karelia, attended a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Kem Municipal District Administration. Among other matters on the agenda were the efforts of religious and nongovernmental organizations to strengthen interethnic and interfaith concord as a … [Read more...]
Church of Kem Celebrates Johnmas
On June 27, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Kem, Karelia, celebrated Johnmas with a picnic for children. Bible studies continue through the summer break. It's the best and happiest time to spend together. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Lutheran Congregation Partners with School of Arts in Kem
On May 22, 2021, in partnership with the Lutheran Church of Kem, Karelia, teachers and students of Children’s School of Arts in Kem presented some of the best examples of European musical classics. Olga Yakushova, Lutheran Church of Kem: “We really want that there be more harmony, kindness, and beauty in our world. That’s the reason why the … [Read more...]
Lutheran Sunday School Kids Visit Orthodox Brethren, Ring Bells to Celebrate Easter
On May 2, 2021, Easter Sunday according to the Julian calendar, Sunday school students from Kem Lutheran Church of Rabocheostrovsk, Karelia, together with Senior Pastor Vladimir Yakushov visited the metochion (parish representation) of the Solovetsky Monastery of the Russian Orthodox Church. “To suddenly ring all the bells, waking the monks … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Congregations in Kem and Rabocheostrovsk
April 28, 2021, Bishop Laptev’s visitation of Kem and Rabocheostrovsk, Karelia. Seminar, prayer service, talk with church members. Prayer on the future church construction site. Next stop: Revda and Murmansk. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]