The ELCIR Synodal Council chose a design for the façade of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church of Novosibirsk after reviewing several ideas. The congregation is now working hard on the project, which will continue till the end of summer. They’ve met with a paint dealer, agreed upon the colors and done a test paint job. Original post … [Read more...]
Theological Institute holds Open Doors Day
On July 15, 2022, the ELCIR Theological Institute held an Open Doors Day! We’ll be looking out for called servants of the Word and anyone else desiring to eat from the tree of theology for a colloquy with the admission commission on August 25. “Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? . . . Wisdom is better than … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Ingrian church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Moscow
On July 17, 2022, the 5th Sunday after Trinity, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev co-officiated at the divine service at Sts. Peter and Paul Ingrian Lutheran Church of Moscow. Our congratulations to Ivan and Angelina who received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism! “O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; … [Read more...]
Toksovo Lutherans sing through church hymnal in less than one year
Members of the Lutheran Church of Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, completed their Hymnal in One Year marathon! They started meeting to sing in September and on July 13, 2022 sang the final chorales from the ELCIR Hymnal! Thanks be to God for making this possible and for each person who came to sing together with us! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Teenager program in Birsk
From July 8-10, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Birsk, Bashkortostan, held a Christian meeting for teenagers 11-15 years old on the topic “Talking with God.” The congregation’s senior pastor Rev. Vladislav Abdullin led the Bible studies while catechist Sergei and Veronika Kochetkov were responsible for the interesting educating … [Read more...]
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