From June 10-13, 2021, the clergymen of the ELCIR Siberian Deanery gathered at the Congregation of Ulan-Ude, Buryatia, for fellowship and a series of seminars under the overarching topic “Faithfulness in Ministry.” For the ministers in Siberia it was a rare chance to meet all together with Bishop Ivan Laptev and Dean Ville Melanen. Rev. Juha … [Read more...]
The Antipovs Hold Seminar in St. Petersburg
On April 24, 2021, St. Mary’s Lutheran Cathedral in St. Petersburg hosted a seminar for married couples. ELCIR Family Work Coordinator Natalia Antipova and Rev. Valeri Antipov, Senior Pastor of the Congregation in Rzhev, thank God for every married couple who attended the seminar! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
St. Mary’s Church in St. Petersburg to Host Married Couples Seminar
ELCIR Family Work Coordinator Natalia Antipova will facilitate a seminar on marriage at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 11 am to 7 pm. Program: 11:00 Introductions. Prayer. 11:30 “Love is More than a Feeling.” Rev. Valeri and Natalia Antipov. 13:00 Lunch 14:00 “What Men (Women) Talk … [Read more...]
Women Meet Up before IWD at St. Luke’s Church in Rzhev
On March 6, 2021, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Congregation of Rzhev, Natalia Antipova organized a meet-up of sisters in Christ on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The atmosphere was spiritual as is fitting for all Christians and so full of heart and sincerity and even so merry and festive as women can make it! There were questions & … [Read more...]