We’re happy to share more good news as the ELCIR Diaconal Department and its Trilistnik Project assisting struggling families have won a social good and family work development grant from the Republic of Karelia! Within the grant amount and according to the Diaconal Department’s work plan approved by the ELCIR Synod, the diaconal arm of the … [Read more...]
Cheboksary Congregation inaugurates charity cluster
On October 28, 2021, St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Cheboksary, Chuvashia, launched a charity project which will assist many vulnerable populations—Dobraya Pochva Charity Cluster! Instagram: @dobrayapochva Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Trilistnik Aid Project, baptizes child
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Bishop Laptev visited Trilistnik Project (aid for women and children in crisis) and St. Elizabeth's Lutheran Congregation of Kronstadt, St. Petersburg. The bishop administered the Sacrament of Holy Baptism to young Semyon in the care of Trilistnik Project. The group extended birthday wishes to the young lector Denis who … [Read more...]
Taytsy Chapel celebrates anniversary and Harvest Festival
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the Lutheran chapel of Taytsy, Leningrad Oblast, celebrated its 2nd anniversary and marked Harvest Festival by blessing the fruit of the earth. Catechist Dmitri Glechikov led a prayer service. After the worship, church members and guests had a tea party and sang spiritual songs to the guitar. Information courtesy of … [Read more...]
Children’s ombudswoman expresses gratitude to Bishop Laptev
On September 27, 2021, Children's Rights Commissioner of Leningrad Oblast Tamara Litvinova presented a letter of gratitude to ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev for participating in the campaign "The Leningrad Family = Industriousness and Support" and giving support and assistance to families who have many children. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
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