On June 1, 2025, bishop Ivan Laptev ordained two deacons at Velmema Church in Saransk, Mordovia. Sergei Popov-Pogasy is a minister in Cheboksary, Chuvashia, while Ivan Potyanov is a minister in Saransk. Both young men are currently studying at the Theological Institute. Ivan’s wife, Ekaterina Wilhelm, is the youth and children’s ministry … [Read more...]
Confirmation and Holy Baptism in May, 2025
On May 4, 2025, Ekaterina was confirmed at Annenkirche (St. Petersburg). Meanwhile, in Kaliningrad Victoria and Ksenia were baptized, while Arsen, Ekaterina and Yulia were confirmed. Maria also joined Lutheranism through Confirmation in Novosibirsk. On May 11, Artyom was confirmed, and Maria was baptized in Kaliningrad. On May 18, Oles was … [Read more...]
Velmema Church celebrated 30 years ministry in Mordovia
On May 25, 2025, Velmema Church in Saransk (Mordovia) celebrated its 30th anniversary. On May 23, 1995, the Lutherans there first received official state registration. We congratulate the congregation, its faithful parishioners and ministers there! May the Lord continue to strengthen their missionary zeal and pour out His blessings upon their … [Read more...]
Annenkirche’s project for orphanage leavers «Anna Helps» celebrated its 6th anniversary
On May 21, 2025, Annenkirche’s project for orphanage leavers, Anna Helps, celebrated its 6th anniversary. In the highlight of the day was a premiere screening of a documental film You know, it happens, which tells the stories of the orphanage leavers and young people who have experienced orphanhood. Statistics show that 80% of orphanage … [Read more...]
Long-awaited community work day on the territory of the White Church
On May 17, 2025, a long-awaited community work day was held on the territory of the White Church. The believers also celebrated a worship service there. The church building was transferred to the Church of Ingria by the local authorities in the Leningrad region on December 26, 2024. History The White Church belonged to the congregations of Finnish, … [Read more...]
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