From June 30 to July 4, 2025, the Children and Youth Department of the Ingrian Church held its big annual children’s gathering in Koltushi (Leningrad region). This is the most anticipated Christian summer event for children. Over 160 people participated in the gathering. A new workshop was organized for the children – a photography class led by … [Read more...]
New deacon ordained for Annenkirche (St. Petersburg)
On July 6, 2025, bishop Ivan Laptev ordained Mikhail Shestakov for ministry at Annenkirche (St. Petersburg). Currently Mikhail and his wife Varvara are studying in the 3rd year at the Theological Institute. Also this year he completed his bachelor’s degree at the Institute of Philosophy of the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia and … [Read more...]
Pastoral Leadership Institute International in Koltushi (Leningrad region)
From June 24 to 27, 2025, the Pastoral Leadership Institute International (PLII) courses were held at the Theological Institute. The PLII courses focus on developing leadership qualities in ministers, organizing congregation work, and strengthening relationships among parishioners, a pastor and his family. The instructors were bishop Ivan … [Read more...]
Confirmations and Holy Baptisms in June, 2025
On June 1, 2025, Nina was confirmed in Velikie Luki (Pskov region). Meanwhile, Vladimir was confirmed at Velmema Church in Saransk (Mordovia). On June 8, five people were baptized and 15 parishioners were confirmed at Annenkirche (St. Petersburg). Yury was confirmed in Vyborg, Svetlana in Kaliningrad, and Diana in Koltushi. At St. Mary’s Cathedral … [Read more...]
Bishop Ivan Laptev congratulates Rinalds Grants on his election as new archbishop of Latvian Lutherans
«In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with … [Read more...]
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