On January 19, 2022, the youth cluster of Velmema Lutheran Church in Saransk, Mordovia, conducted a Taizé prayer service, thus joining in on the worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Many thanks to music minister Anya Vakher from St. Petersburg for helping organize and conduct the service! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Moksha-Erzya Church Teaches Children about Advent
On December 18, 2021, Moksha-Erzya Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, held a children's meeting—"Looking Forward to Christmas." The kids talked about Advent and the meaning of each Advent candle, had kompott and bread rolls, decorated the Christmas tree, and each got a poem to learn for Christmas. Information courtesy of Natalia … [Read more...]
Velmema Church Celebrates Little Christmas
On the link below are a few photos of the nice and cozy Pikkujoulu celebration at Velmema Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, on Dec. 18, 2021. The mini sale continues till Christmas. Pikkujoulu (Finnish for "little Christmas") is a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Saransk on Reformation Sunday
On Reformation Sunday, October 31, 2021, Anton was received into full communion with the Church through the rite of confirmation at Velmema Lutheran Congregation of Saransk, Republic of Mordovia! Praise the Lord! Original post in Russian & photos + video … [Read more...]
Moksha-Erzya Church Celebrates Anniversary
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...]
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