On January 22, 2023, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church of Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, received Christians from different denominations for joint prayer and sharing as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Around 40 people attended the event. Greetings and homilies were extended and offered by St. Nicholas Senior Pastor Viktor … [Read more...]
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Festival of church song and organ music in Gatchina
On January 21, 2023, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church of Gatchina, Leningrad Oblast, held an interfaith festival of church song and organ music. Participants: Otroki v peshchi (“Three Youths in the Furnace”) men’s singing ensemble, St. Nicholas’ Lutheran Church choir, All Saints’ Russian Orthodox Church choir from Gatchina, and int’l contest … [Read more...]
ELCIR Lutherans reach out with God’s Word and mercy ministry to shut-ins
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal. 6:10) In anticipation of Christmas when many believers celebrate this glorious feast in their churches, ELCIR clergymen and laypeople reached out to those who physically are too weak to come to … [Read more...]
Yukki and Skvoritsy Lutherans praise God in song together during Advent
On December 10, 2022, members of the Lutheran congregation of Yukki spent the evening together with the Lutheran congregation of Skvoritsy singing their favorite Advent and Christmas songs. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Confirmations at Hietamäki Lutheran Church
On the 1st Sunday in Advent, Nov. 27, 2022, the divine service celebrating the beginning of Advent at Hietamäki Lutheran Church in Innolovo, Leningrad Oblast, included the Confirmation of three new church members! Interim senior minister Deacon Andrei Polyakov officiated. God’s blessings on the confirmed! Special thanks to … [Read more...]
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