Below are some of the highlights of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery meeting held at the ELCIR Theological Institute, Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on January 18, 2022. • Bishop Laptev introduced a new coworker of the ELCIR Headquarters in St. Petersburg—Bishop’s Secretary Yelena Novichkova, 33, who was born in St. Petersburg, but now lives in … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok and his wife reach out with Gospel to large family
On January 13, 2022, Pastor Aleksandr and Anna Volchok visited a family with many children in Afrikanda, a village more than 200 km (ca. 125 mi) from Murmansk, far NW Russia. It was the first time the children had heard the good news of Jesus' birth! Original post in Russia & photos … [Read more...]
Anna Pomogayet continues to help
Our Anna Pomogayet Charity Cluster serves alumni of children's homes. Young people receive needed support in difficult situations and necessary skills for their further independent life. Welcome to ER-10 café for a cup of delicious coffee at Repina Street 10, Vasilyevsky Island, St. Petersburg! Information courtesy of Bishop Ivan … [Read more...]
Video: children’s inclusive Christmas retreat in Gubanitsy
From January 4-5, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Gubanitsy, Leningrad Oblast, hosted an inclusive Christmas retreat for children. Thanks be to the Lord! Click link to watch video … [Read more...]
St. Anne’s Church selects grant recipients
On December 15, 2021, the expert committee of St. Anne’s Church Grant with Bishop Laptev in attendance met to vote for the winners of a project proposals contest. The ₽500,000 of prize money will be divided among the winning ELCIR congregations. A total of 13 congregations applied for the grant. Their project proposals were evaluated based on … [Read more...]
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