By Olga Haimi (center, in photo at left), Sunday school secretary, the Congregation of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast For many years in our congregation, we have given our Sunday school children (and sometimes also youth) the gift of an Advent calendar. Last year, we even made one with our own hands. That experience brought so much joy to the … [Read more...]
Pastors’ Wives’ Meeting
By Natalia Antipova, family work coordinator, ELCIR On October 24, 2020, ELCIR clergymen’s wives held a sisterly meeting at St. George’s Church of Koltushi, joined by local church members. The fellowship took place in a warm friendly and prayerful atmosphere. The introductions alone took around an hour. Then, Natalia Antipova led a Bible … [Read more...]
Churches Celebrate Dedication Anniversaries
On Sunday, September 13, 2020, St. George's Church in Koltushi, Holy Trinity Church in Moscow, and Haapakangas Church in Yukki celebrated anniversaries of their church's dedication, 28, 21, and 24 years respectively. Source & photo gallery … [Read more...]
Confirmation Celebration in Koltushi
On Sunday, August 9, 2020, St. George’s Church in Koltushi celebrated the confirmation of young people from different Church of Ingria congregations! Starting on July 30, the confirmation training gathered young men and ladies from Cheboksary, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Saransk (Velmema Church), St. Petersburg (St. Anne’s and St. Mary’s), Toksovo, … [Read more...]
Confirmation Training Coming to a Close in Koltushi
The confirmation training for young people in Koltushi is coming to a close. The events of almost each day full of spiritual programs, lectures, excursions, etc., are covered in the VK group of ELCIR Children & Youth Department (in Russian). Photo gallery … [Read more...]
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