On June 23-24, 2023, members of St. John’s Estonian Lutheran Church of the ELCIR in St. Petersburg celebrated Jaanipäev (Nativity of St. John the Baptist) during a retreat at the Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. On the first day, the group prayed, sang to the guitar and picnicked together. On June 24, the day included prayer and studying God’s Word together, playing games, fellowship, and praise of God during a celebration program.