Sunday December 19, 2021 was a joyful day for the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, Karelia, as 6 people were confirmed after graduating from confirmation class! God's blessings! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
St. Anne’s Church selects grant recipients
On December 15, 2021, the expert committee of St. Anne’s Church Grant with Bishop Laptev in attendance met to vote for the winners of a project proposals contest. The ₽500,000 of prize money will be divided among the winning ELCIR congregations. A total of 13 congregations applied for the grant. Their project proposals were evaluated based on … [Read more...]
Church of Petrozavodsk celebrates “Little Christmas”
On December 11, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, celebrated Pikkujoulu (Finnish for “little Christmas”), a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas. The day’s program included a morning arts & crafts session making gnome decorations for home and an afternoon performance by the music band Drolls. In the … [Read more...]
State TV channel interviews congregants as they decorate church for Christmas
Members of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Petrozavodsk, Karelia, decorate their church for Christmas. Pastor Aleksei Kronholm and church members give interviews in a news report that aired on Rossiya 1 Karelia, a regional channel of VGTRK, a state-owned broadcaster which operates many television and radio channels in 53 of Russia’s … [Read more...]
Family retreat in Karelia
Last week's family retreat in snowy Karelia organized by the Lutheran Church of Ruskeala included quizzes, children's games, a visit to a mountain park, and a romantic evening for married couples! Information courtesy of Deacon Roman Sukharev Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
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