On November 26, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Segezha, Karelia, met with Aleksandr Smirnov, head of the ELCIR Diaconal Department, to discuss ways to assist struggling people, in particular, single mothers. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Rev. Luchagov Attends Local Gov’t Meeting
On August 18, 2021, Rev. Vitali Luchagov, the senior pastor of the Lutheran church in Segezha, Karelia, attended a meeting of the Interfaith and Interethnic Coordination Council under the Head of Segezhsky Municipal District. The agenda included reports on migration, interethnic cooperation, and development plans. God bless the congregation's good … [Read more...]
Youth Meeting in Segezha
On July 17, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Segezha, Karelia, held a youth meeting, the first in a long while. After fellowship and tea, the young people played badminton. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Visits Congregation of Segezha
On April 27, 2021, Bishop Laptev made a visitation of the Lutheran Congregation of Segezha, Karelia. This year, the congregation celebrates 30 years since it began its ministry. As mission work started in Segezha in 1991, the Lutheran Christians met together in different places such as the auditorium of the local mayor’s office, a college, a … [Read more...]
Congregation of Segezha Celebrates IWD
On March 7, 2021, the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Rev. Vitali Luchagov celebrated a worship service in the Congregation of Segezha, Karelia. The worship was followed by a celebration dinner on the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day. The male church members gave gifts and their best wishes to the ladies. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]