From November 7-9, 2023, ELCIR ministers gathered for a retreat with Bishop Ivan Laptev in Kudama, Karelia. The retreat was organized by Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Petrozavodsk, Karelia. The program included Bible studies taught by Bishop Laptev, prayer together and outdoor activities. The team also visited Martial Waters, Russia's first … [Read more...]
Deacon Rudoi brings God’s encouragement to community festival in Chalna. Church member receives appreciation from local gov’t.
On October 29, 2023, the village of Chalna in Karelia celebrated its 75th anniversary. Deacon Anton Rudoi from the ELCIR was invited as a guest of honor to the celebration activities at the local community center. In his greetings, Deacon Anton noted that the Lutheran church has been serving the community for more than a third of the time the … [Read more...]
35th ELCIR Synod convenes in St. Petersburg
On October 13, 2023, the 35th Synod (Convention) of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia convened in St. Petersburg. Greetings came from Archbishop Tapio Luoma of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland; Bishop Tiit Salumäe of The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church; Archbishop Vladimir Provorov of The Evangelical … [Read more...]
Artur Soitu sings and talks about Jesus on state TV in Karelia
For almost a year, Karelia State TV & Radio Company has been broadcasting TV music programs with Artur Soitu performing Christian songs and talking about faith in God. The shows are shot in the Finnish language at the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, Karelia, and aired on TV with Russian subtitles. Soitu is a noted missionary, author and performer … [Read more...]
ELCIR Lutherans join fellow-Christians to read Scripture out loud together
On September 16, 2023, Blagaya Vest Prayer House of evangelical Christians in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, hosted an interdenominational event—Reading the Bible Out Loud Together. Ministers from seven Christian churches took turns reading the Epistle of St. James and the three Epistles of St. John. After reading Scripture, everyone prayed the Lord’s … [Read more...]
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