September 15, 2021. Head of the Udmurt Republic Aleksandr Brechalov met with leaders of sports organizations and religious faiths to discuss the results of Udmurtia's first Interfaith Spartakiad, an athletic contest. Church council chairman Aleksandr Grebennikov represented Christ the Savior Lutheran Church of Izhevsk (ELCIR). The Spartakiad … [Read more...]
ELCIR Soccer Team Takes Home Runner-Up Cup
On May 3, 2021, Moscow’s Sokolniki Arena of FC Spartak hosted an annual inter-faith soccer tournament as part of The Dialog of Religions event series, an initiative of the Russian Union of Christians of Evangelical Faith, sponsored by the Ethnic Policy and Interregional Relations Department of Moscow’s government. The soccer tournament of teams … [Read more...]
The Church of Ingria Wins Silver Prize in Field Hockey Tournament
By Polina Glechikova On August 22, 2020, the education center in Kudrovo, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a field hockey tournament as part of the Summer Festival of Ethnic and Street Sports. The competition was organized by the Administration of the Governor of Leningrad Oblast and the Oblast Committee for Local Self-Government and … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Congregation in Rzhev Hosts Family Retreat July 24-26, 2020
By Iraida Mikhailova “Those were unforgettable, blessed, eventful, and spiritually fruitful days. We had 60 people and I'm happy to note it was mainly young people and there were many children, which means the Church is growing and developing by God’s will. Words can’t express all my emotions about this wonderful fellowship in the Holy Spirit! The … [Read more...]
Church in Luga Needs Assistance
St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Luga, Leningrad Oblast, invites all physical or legal entities to help the church obtain sports equipment needed for a children's sports ground under construction on the church’s land. The church will appreciate donated items or financial donations to buy them. See bank account info on the link below. Needed items:1. … [Read more...]