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...]
15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast upholds traditional family values
The 15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast: Family, Traditional Family Values was held on May 14, 2024. ELCIR Lutherans participated in the event. Bishop Ivan Laptev said a short homily, read Mt. 19:5-6 out loud and lifted a prayer. Married for 44 years, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and his wife Alina received … [Read more...]
ELCIR and PLI hold seminar for ministers and their spouses
From April 24-27, 2024, the ELCIR Theological Institute hosted a seminar for church ministers and their wives in collaboration with Pastoral Leadership Institute (PLI). PLI provides immersive leadership development for pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses to lead out the mission of God with grace, joy, influence, and impact, specific to … [Read more...]
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