From November 11-12, 2021, the servants of the ELCIR Moscow Deanery met together for a servants’ conference at Holy Trinity Lutheran Congregation of Moscow. Motto: “Be Faithful!” During a roundtable discussion, the clergymen and lay servants made plans for their ministries in 2022. Participants & presentations: Bishop Ivan Laptev, “The … [Read more...]
Course for to-be-weds wraps up in St. Petersburg
On October 30, 2021, Pastor Valeri and Natalia Antipov held the final session of the preparation for marriage course at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg. Many thanks to Senior Pastor Mikhail Ivanov for his assistance in this activity! May the Lord bless our families and these young men and women who intend to be united in the holy bonds … [Read more...]
Siberian Deanery Meets in Ulan-Ude
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...]