An update from St. John the Baptist Lutheran Church in Syktyvkar, Republic of Komi. God's peace! We’ve been holding burial services for those who died from the coronavirus, following them to the cemetery. They’re our brothers and sisters. Christ will make answer for each one. We sent a roll of nonwoven fabric to the worst affected area to make … [Read more...]
New Young People Join Congregation in Mordovia
Based on the Russian translation by Darya Shkurlyatyeva of a news story by Riita Pyykkö and Miina Makkonen on kansanlahetys.fi The Velmema Congregation in the Republic of Mordovia celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The young people who grew up in the congregation have moved to bigger cities for jobs. Currently, the congregation is … [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...]
Rev. Pogasi Represents ELCIR at School Concert
On February 26, 2020, the Christian comprehensive school in Kazan hosted a charitable concert to support the school. This was the second year that the event had been held at the school itself. Last time, its organizers told the story of how the school came into existence and developed initially. This year they presented on the philosophy and inner … [Read more...]
Rev. Boichenko to Speak on Bach in Yoshkar-Ola
As we approach the 335th anniversary of J. S. Bach, the Mari-Russian Lutheran Church in Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El Republic, Russia, invites everyone to a meeting with musicologist and historian of music Rev. Yaroslav Boichenko, the senior pastor of the Lutheran Church of Nizhny Novgorod (ELCIR), on February 20, 2020 at 18:00. The topic of the guest … [Read more...]