On October 31, Moksha-Erzya Lutheran Congregation of Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, celebrated 30 years since the congregation was officially registered. The Reformation Day divine service was followed by a celebration meal of the congregants where Senior Pastor Andrei Vladimirov read out loud a chapter from The Spirituality of the Cross by G. … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Updates on Uralic Deanery
Post by Bishop Laptev, September 9, 2021: Lately, in spite of the pandemic, the Lord has given me several opportunities to visit the congregations of our Uralic Deanery. It’s a vibrant part of our Church as it has new congregations in Izhevsk and Kirov and is seeing ministry starting in Ufa, Bashkortostan. Soon, if the Lord wills and we live, … [Read more...]
Children’s Activities in Saransk
On April 24, Moksha-Erzya Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, conducted a series of activities for children on the topic “The Word of God is Living and Active” which included a Bible study, quiz, outdoor games, and many other things. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Women’s Meeting at Church in Saransk
On April 10, 2021, at Moksha-Erzya Lutheran Congregation of Saransk, Mordovia, there was a women's meeting on the topic "The Myrrhbearers." Photo credits: Tatiana Petrova Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
More on Seminar in Saransk
Photos of Day 2 of the pastors' and lay officers' seminar in Saransk, Mordovia, February 22-24, 2021. On February 22 was a presentation of the congregations and news sharing. February 23 saw the seminars "Church Growth" and "The Role of the Pastor in the Church" at Velmema Congregation and a meeting with church members at Moksha-Erzya Congregation. … [Read more...]