From January 24 to 26, 2020, the Theological Institute of The Church of Ingria conducted Module 6 of the course for child & youth workers. Here is what Tatiana Liukonen who attended the class had to say: “As always, we enriched ourselves spiritually, we learned new things, shared ideas, and discussed important things.” During class we discussed … [Read more...]
February 2020 Event Calendar of The Church of Ingria
February 2 - Basics of a Meaningful Faith, a seminar in apologetics in St. Mary’s Cathedral. Beginning: 16:30. (Planned as a series of 12 seminars. Follow the schedule in St. Mary’s vk.com group) February 4-7 - Pastoral Leadership Institute International (PLII) seminar at the ELCIR Theological Institute. February 8 - Farewell Celebration of … [Read more...]
Concordia Foundation Holds Seminar in Pitkyaranta
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Concordia Foundation held a seminar and a lecture at the ELCIR congregation in Pitkyaranta, Karelia, Russian Federation. Yuri Bespechanski spoke about the work of the Foundation, its literature, and about proclaiming the Gospel where the Lord has placed us. Praise the Lord for the blessed time! Concordia Foundation is a … [Read more...]
Initial Theological Course Taught in Moscow
From January 24 through 26, 2020, the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Moscow hosted the sessions of Module 2 & 3 of the Initial Theological Course for laypeople and clergymen from the ELCIR Moscow Deanery. The course is offered by the Theological Institute of The Church of Ingria and is taught extramurally. The presenters … [Read more...]
Book about Antero Paananen Presented in Finland
On January 19, 2020, in Jäppilä near Pieksämäki, Finland, journalist Aki Hietala held a presentation of his book, Sortavalasta Sortavalaan (“From Sortavala to Sortavala”) telling about the life and ministry of Rev. Antero Paananen in Sortavala, Republic of Karelia, Russian Federation. The attendance included church members from the Church of Ingria … [Read more...]