This is Sasha. A barista at Special Coffeehouse established by Anna Pomogayet, a charity project run by St. Anne’s Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg (a.k.a. Annenkirche) assisting orphanage alumni find solutions during crises, make friends and find a vocation. At 12, he lost his parents and was put in an orphanage. Fortunately, some sad stories … [Read more...]
Coffeehouse and gift shop at St. Anne open doors
The new coffeehouse and gift shop of St Anne’s Lutheran Church (a.k.a. Annenkirche) in St. Petersburg are open. The coffeehouse is open from 9 am to 9 pm. This is not an official opening, but a “test run” to see if it works correctly, but you’re invited to drop in to have a coffee and evaluate the esthetic properties of the new interior … [Read more...]
Trilistnik crisis shelter gets extra space
Trilistnik, an ELCIR-run crisis shelter for women with children in St. Petersburg collaborating closely with St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s Lutheran churches and St. Petersburg’s charities, provided assistance to 20 women and 31 children in 2021. Additionally, the shelter plans to focus more closely on assisting children left without parental care. … [Read more...]
Refugee aid efforts continue in Cheboksary
Dobraya Pochva (“Good Ground”), a charity cluster run by St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Cheboksary, Chuvashia, continues work. Dozens of refugees receive humanitarian aid daily. The food packages sent by St. Anne’s Lutheran Church of St. Petersburg have run out, but thanks to caring fellow-citizens and volunteers the project continues to give … [Read more...]
Saratov Oblast gov’t minister greets Dean Panchu on his ordination anniversary
On August 18, 2022, Natalia Troshina, minister of domestic policy and social relations in the Saratov Oblast government, sent a letter of greetings to Rev. Olav Panchu, dean of the ELCIR Volga Deanery, senior pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Congregation of Saratov, for the 20th anniversary of his ordination into the Office of Pastor. English … [Read more...]
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