Since August 28, 2020, Vårsol/Vesenneye solntse Social Village in Taytsy, Leningrad Oblast, has been holding children’s Christian retreat The Sea Journey. On the first day, the children went on a journey with Noah. They learned how long his ark was, how many animals were aboard, and how long the flood lasted. The day included outdoor games, Bible … [Read more...]
Family Retreat in Bashkortostan
From August 11-13, 2020, clergymen Vladislav Abdullin (Birsk, Bashkortostan), Andrei Yurtayev (Moscow), Marat Fazlullin (Gurez-Pudga, Udmurtia), Valeri Antipov (Rzhev) and lay church members met up in Iglino, a village in Bashkortostan, to discuss the importance of family values. Video (only in Russian) … [Read more...]
SPb Deanery Conducts Summer Retreat, Plans Camping
Activities of the St. Petersburg Deanery of The Church of Ingria Summer Spiritual Days. Fathers & Children Camping. It’s been around ten years that the St. Petersburg Deanery has been organizing summertime retreats and outings for church members called Spiritual Days. The idea originated from the close friendship with Firstborn Laestadians in … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Congregation in Rzhev Hosts Family Retreat July 24-26, 2020
By Iraida Mikhailova “Those were unforgettable, blessed, eventful, and spiritually fruitful days. We had 60 people and I'm happy to note it was mainly young people and there were many children, which means the Church is growing and developing by God’s will. Words can’t express all my emotions about this wonderful fellowship in the Holy Spirit! The … [Read more...]
Vårsol Hosts One Lost Little Sheep Program
From July 12-14, 2020, Vårsol Social Village in Taytsy, Leningrad Oblast, conducted a children’s fellowship program entitled “A Lost Little Sheep.” On Sunday, some of the program’s participants were able to visit Skvoritsy Church, attend the worship service and a Sunday school lesson. Photo credits: Vårsol Facebook page Source and photos … [Read more...]