On May 29, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, hosted a retreat time for the ELCIR Karelian Deanery, gathering lay members and clergymen from Olonets, Petrozavodsk, Pitkyaranta, Ruskeala, and Sortavala. After a communion service celebrated by Rev. Dean Aleksei Kronholm, Rev. Igor Pokormyakho led a Bible study on Glorification. … [Read more...]
Youth Retreat in Tyrö Parish
Tyrö Lutheran Parish Church of Lomonosov in suburban St. Petersburg hosted a youth retreat from May 8-10, 2021. Thank you for the new friendships, good memories, and time together! May God protect everyone in their fight against sins and help be worthy warriors of Jesus Christ! Blessings! Original post in Russian & photos … [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...]
Seminar Participants Visit TICI Brand-New Building
On May 5, 2021, the attendees of the pastoral leadership seminar took a guided excursion to the new under-construction building of the ELCIR Theological Institute. Building 3 has the name “Leino” in honor of the first bishop of the re-established Church of Ingria Leino Hassinen (1924-2015) who served the ELCIR in 1993-1996. (It also happens to be … [Read more...]
TICI Hosts Leadership Seminar
From May 4-7, 2021, the ELCIR Theological Institute hosted a seminar for church servants on the topic of pastoral leadership. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
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