On September 4, 2021, Aleksandr Smirnov, the head of the ELCIR Diaconal Department, held a seminar at the Lutheran Congregation of Petrozavodsk, Karelia, talking about the various forms of diaconal ministry in The Church of Ingria and helping plan diaconal work in Karelia. As a result of the meeting, church activists formed a group to discuss, … [Read more...]
Confirmation in Chalna
This past Sunday September 5, 2021 was a special day for the Lutheran Congregation of Chalna, Karelia, as Risto entered into full communion with the Lutheran Church through the rite of confirmation! May God richly bless Risto as he follows Jesus! Congratulations! During the divine service, the minister of the church also blessed the youngest … [Read more...]
Children “Travel” to Biblical Mountains in Karelia
From August 26-27, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Kondopoga, Karelia, held an educational program for schoolchildren called “Ascend the Mountain!” During two days, the kids were on a “trip to the mountains,” learning about biblical events that took place on a mountain. They learned about Mount Ararat, visited Mount Sinai, Calvary, the Mount of … [Read more...]
Baptism and Confirmations in Petrozavodsk
Praise the Lord for the growth of His Church as Rev. Kronholm baptized infant Arina and confirmed Alyona, Daniil, Yeva, Ivan, Lidia, and Tatiana at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church of Petrozavodsk, Karelia on August 29, 2021! All of the confirmed church members have already been serving the church in various ways! What a joy! Photo credits: Nikolai … [Read more...]
Church of Kalevala Holds Worship Again
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Kalevala, Karelia, saw the first worship service in several months, celebrated without communion by catechist Daniil Urayevski, an ELCIR Theological Institute student. Thank you Pastor Vladimir Yakushov of the Congregation of Kem who helped Daniil reach the location of his internship! It … [Read more...]
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