On July 6, 2025, and for several consecutive Sundays thereafter, the Sayansky congregation (Irkutsk region) held meetings of the "Vacation with God" program. The initiator and leader was a young minister (17 years old) Yury Tishkin. Together with teacher Tatyana Vozhzova, they conducted classes in two blocks. The first was a Christian block: … [Read more...]
Annual family gatherings in Rzhev and in Karelia
From July 25 to 27, 2025, Rzhev congregation held its annual family gathering. This time the topic was The Law of Love. The new outdoor format was a hit with everyone. Participants camped in tents, far from urban comforts and completely without mobile service. They learned to "survive in the rugged mountains" (gaining rock-climbing skills), created … [Read more...]
Family & youth program in Pitkyaranta
From August 16-18, 2024, the Lutheran Church of Pitkyaranta, Karelia, held a 3-day program for families, young people and church members from the Russian towns Pitkyaranta, Hiidenselkä, Läskelä and Kingisepp, and the Finnish town of Larsmo. The program helped the participants form a connection on a deeper level through Bible studies, song, … [Read more...]
“My Cross”—family retreat in Rzhev
From July 26-28, 2024, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Rzhev, Tver Oblast, held a family retreat on the topic “My Cross.” On the first day, the participants had a great time connecting with each other and having Bible studies in different age groups. After an excursion to the town of Staritsa to see its beautiful churches and the Museum of … [Read more...]
ELCIR participates in interdenominational forum on traditional family in St. Petersburg
On May 15, 2024, the International Day of Families proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, Nevskaya Ratusha Business Center in St. Petersburg hosted a forum entitled “Developing the Institute of Traditional Family. St. Petersburg’s Experience.” The event’s goal was to share experiences and to further cooperation of religious organizations with … [Read more...]
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