On June 19, 2021, the ELCIR Diaconal Department held a seminar at the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, Karelia. The group discussed the current work of the department and the projects that have been accomplished in the ELCIR Karelian Deanery as well as ideas for further diaconal work in the deanery, ways to work with nongovernmental organizations, … [Read more...]
New Deacon is Ordained at Church of Koltushi
On June 20, 2021, at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Bishop Laptev ordained Aleksandr Protasov into the Office of Deacon to serve St. Mary's Lutheran Church of Irkutsk in SE Siberia. "Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of … [Read more...]
Children & Youth Meetup at Harlu Church
On June 19, 2021, Harlu Lutheran Church of Läskelä, Karelia, hosted a children & youth meetup commemorating St. John the Baptist. Together with Rev. Oleg Menaker, the young people discussed what God wants us to do: to be obedient and upright? or to believe in Him and therefore live as His children? His children have eternal life! Original … [Read more...]
Church of Kaliningrad Celebrates Anniversary
On June 19, 2021, Ascension of Christ Church in Kaliningrad, celebrated its 1st anniversary! Congratulations to sisters in Christ Natalia and Anastasia for their confirmations! Praying for a fulltime minister for Kaliningrad. Post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev Represents ELCIR at Protestant Church Heads’ Meeting
On June 17, 2021, Bishop Ivan Laptev represented The Church of Ingria in an online meeting of the Advisory Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia. The Church of Ingria has been on the Council as a full member since December 2019. Items of discussion: - Preparation for a World Conference on Intercultural and Interreligious … [Read more...]
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