On the Feast of Pentecost May 28, 2023, Anna who was baptized as a child at a Lutheran church in the Uralic region was confirmed at St. Anne’s Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg! Praise God for our sister in Christ! Also, the graduates of the Basics of Christian Faith course were awarded their certificates reminding them of God’s great love and … [Read more...]
Lutherans and Messianic congregation strike up friendship in Novosibirsk
In the midst of its many activities, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk has built a relationship with a Messianic Jewish congregation called “The Vine of David.” The Novosibirsk Lutherans have an invitation to come and preach there and the Messianic Jews have attended some of the Lutheran worship services. Catechist Filipp Rodionov … [Read more...]
Preserving history in Vsevolozhsk
On May 13 and June 3, 2023, ELCIR volunteers traveled to Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad Oblast, to do a cleanup in an old Lutheran cemetery which turned 245 this year! Sometimes called St. Regina Cemetery, this cemetery is 185 years older than the town of Vsevolozhsk and reflects an important part of the region’s history. The second … [Read more...]
Baptism in Petrozavodsk
On May 13, 2023, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to little Darya, the daughter of catechist Danil and Lydia Andreyev of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Petrozavodsk, Karelia. God’s richest blessings to their entire family! Photo by Anton Kronholm Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Regional interethnic cooperation council meets at Koltushi church
On May 25, 2023, the Council for Interethnic Cooperation of the Vsevolozhsk District administration met at St. George's Lutheran Church in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Rev. Ivan Hutter, the congregation’s senior pastor and the dean of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery, spoke about the history of the local church. After the meeting, the … [Read more...]
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