February 2 — Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ. The Church remembers the meeting of the Babe Jesus and Simeon in the Temple. February 11-13 — The dogmatics module of the Initial Theological Course will be taught at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Moscow. See timetable: https://vk.com/event210176224?w=wall-210176224_4 February 11-13 … [Read more...]
ELCIR Pastor to Study and Serve in Israel
Rev. Vladimir Shilovski has been admitted to Bar-Ilan University, Israel, where he will do Jewish studies. In addition to his education, Pastor Vladimir has been called to serve the ELCIR Russian-speaking congregation in Jaffa, Israel. Please keep Pastor Vladimir in your prayers! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
ELCIR Events Calendar for June 2021
June 3 – Meeting of Bishop’s Council June 4 – Meeting of Synodal Council. June 5 – Organ Excursion at Church of Rzhev. Start at 2 pm. June 13 – Collection of Offerings to Convene Synod June 18-19 – White Nights Annual Youth Retreat at St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Petersburg June 21-25 – Seven Steps of Prayer Children’s Retreat in … [Read more...]
Church in Pushkin to Host Lecture Recital with Rev. Krylov
On April 10, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation in Pushkin, greater St. Petersburg, will host a Musical Parlor featuring a lecture recital by Rev. Pavel Krylov, Cand. Sc. (History), entitled "The Kantele and the Korpi Messu." Start at 7 pm. Address: 4 Naberezhnaya Str., ground floor. Enter from the courtyard. Admission free. Donations … [Read more...]
Easter Greetings of Archbishop Brauer
Easter Greetings of Archbishop Dietrich Brauer of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia: "'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.' (John 11:25) "Dear Brother, "With all my heart I wish you a joyful Feast of Easter! God has given us a victory over despair and fear. May the … [Read more...]