On Reformation Day October 31, 2023, the Lutheran Church of Segezha, Karelia, held a reception, gathering Christians from different local churches, namely, Pentecostals, Cornerstone Church, and Baptists, in order to meet, fellowship, pray for Christian unity, sing and have tea together. Rev. Vitali Luchagov, senior pastor of Segezha Lutheran and … [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...]
Bishop Laptev visits Kem Lutheran Church
On October 1, 2023, Bishop Laptev visited the Lutheran Church of Kem in Rabocheostrovsk, Karelia. The divine service was followed by prayer on the plot of land provided for the construction of a church building. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Murmansk Lutheran Church holds Hearth and Home retreat for children & youth
From June 6-11, 2023, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk held a children & youth retreat entitled “Hearth and Home.” The retreat gathered Sunday school students, Rostok youth group members, and Rukodelki Club members (children and youth with health limitations.) The topic for discussion was the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The church … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Murmansk
Over the weekend of June 12-13, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev visited Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Murmansk. The church is at the final phase of wrapping up construction work. It has a vibrant life with regular worship services, senior and disabled meetings, music recitals, and evening activities. Bishop Laptev attended the Hearth and Home … [Read more...]
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