On the bright sunny morning of Victory Day, May 9, while troops were parading in Palace Square, St. Petersburg, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church was getting reinforcement! Sergei Trepak who graduated from confirmation class was confirmed by Rev. Dmitri Petrov and joined our Lutheran family. God’s blessings on our new brother in Christ! Photo … [Read more...]
Voronezh Lutherans Clean Up Historical Church Campus As City Provides Tools
On May 8, 2021, St. Mary's Lutheran Congregation of Voronezh in collaboration with the city’s administration organized a volunteer clean-up near the Lutheran church. For the time being, the ELCIR congregation in Voronezh has to rent its space, however the church members see it as their duty to keep the land in good order around the building … [Read more...]
TICI Hosts Conference in Brand-New Building, Commemorates Former Bishops
On May 10, 2021 at the ELCIR Theological Institute, there was a symbolic “meeting” of two men who have a great significance for The Church of Ingria: the first bishop of the re-established Church of Ingria Leino Hassinen (1924–2015) after whom is named the Institute’s brand-new building, and Selim Jalmari Laurikalla (1882–1957) who was the leader … [Read more...]
Sunday School Students Celebrate Together in Noviye Peski
On May 8, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Noviye Peski, Karelia, received Sunday school students from the congregations of Petrozavodsk and Sodder. The participants sang hymns, prayed, played, attended a Bible study, and wrapped up the event by frying frankfurters. In spite of the unfavorable weather, everyone had a great time together! Many … [Read more...]
New Pastor Ordained, Called to Serve in Buryatia
On May 9, 2021, Aleksandr Dyshenov was ordained into the Office of Pastor. The rite of ordination was conducted by Bishop Ivan Laptev and Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Pastor Aleksandr has received a call to serve Grace of Christ Lutheran Church in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia. He has a Bachelor of … [Read more...]
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