Bishop Ivan Laptev and Dean Konstantin Subbotin taught hermeneutics and homiletics as part of a module of the Initial Theological Course hosted by the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Moscow from February 28 through March 1, 2020. Photo credits: Holy Trinity Lutheran See photos on vk.com … [Read more...]
How will the New Synod be Formed?
The Synod of The Church of Ingria consists of 34 representatives (10 ordained ministers, 24 laypersons). The powers of the current members of the Synod expire on August 31, 2020, after which the new members of the Synod will be in power for 4 years. According to the information from the Bishop’s Office, the new membership of the Synod will be … [Read more...]
Agricola Choir Travels to Rzhev
Agricola Choir Travels to Rzhev. News story by Darya Shkurlyatyeva, leader of Agricola Choir, Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Vyborg. February 21-23, 2020 A long weekend is a reason to go out on a visit. This time, 14 members of Agricola Choir (around 2/3 of the choir) traveled 600 km from Vyborg to Rzhev. Our luggage was usual: a … [Read more...]
Agricola Choir’s Guest Performance “a Thorough Enjoyment!”
On February 22-23, 2020, Mikael Agricola Choir from Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Vyborg visited the Lutheran Congregation in Rzhev. News story by Iraida Mikhailova: “By God’s grace and mercy, our congregation is rich in joyful events, one of which took place last weekend: we received 14 guests from Vyborg, namely, Mikael Agricola Choir … [Read more...]
Brother in Christ Confirmed in Velikiye Luki
We are happy to share our joy about the confirmation of Valeri which took place at St. Mark’s Lutheran Congregation in Velikiye Luki, ca. 450 km west of Moscow, on February 23, 2020. God’s blessings! Original news post in Russian on vk.com … [Read more...]