The Bishop's Hour on February 24, 2022, started with a prayer for peace: "Dear Heavenly Father, You are the Lord of peace and of all comfort. O Lord, we pray for the current situation and intercede for all people who are suffering, who are in fear and panic. O Lord, we pray that You would give comfort to those hearts. We pray that this conflict … [Read more...]
ELCIR Events Calendar for February 2022
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...]