On March 4, 2021, Bishop Ivan Laptev of The Church of Ingria visited Diaconia Charity Foundation that has been working in St. Petersburg since 1991. The Foundation brings together people of different Christian denominations who want to do social work. Before 2008, the Foundation was called “The Christian Inter-Church Diaconal Council.” Lilia … [Read more...]
Seminar on Social Ministry in Toksovo
On February 28, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, Rev. Ivan Hutter, dean of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery, celebrated a worship service and facilitated a seminar on the topic “Modern Focuses in the Social Ministry of the Church.” The seminar follows the ELCIR strategy for strengthening its congregations and enhancing … [Read more...]
ELCIR and LWF Continue Aid Project
As part of a joint project of The Church of Ingria and the Lutheran World Federation, we brought air recirculation units for the Theological Institute and for the Social-Diaconal Community Service Center in Koltushi. Thanks be to God! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
EXCERPTS FROM THE DECISIONS OF THE ELCIR SYNODAL COUNCIL OF JANUARY 29, 2021
- Appoint Pastor Ivan Hutter deputy chairman of the Synodal Council. - Pastor Mikhail Ivanov was elected chairman of the ELCIR Headquarters Collegium, Business Manager Aleksandr Smirnov was elected deputy chairman. - The composition of the Bishop’s Council shall include Deans by virtue of their position, ELCIR Chief Secretary, TICI … [Read more...]
Diaconal Seminars Held at Church of Koltushi
On February 7, 2021, the morning and afternoon worship services at the Lutheran Congregation of Koltushi were followed by diaconal seminars discussing such questions as why people need help, what the Word of God has to say about it, and how our Savior Jesus Christ helped people. Also, the participants could learn about what the congregation … [Read more...]
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