The Creation Exhibition produced by St. Anne’s Lutheran Church (Annenkirche) and Zerno Art Group from St. Petersburg opened in Kaliningrad on July 27, 2024. It is located on the premises of the former Ponarth Factory. Fallen into disuse, the factory’s space now houses a presentation of the biblical story of creation expressed through modern art. … [Read more...]
“My Cross”—family retreat in Rzhev
From July 26-28, 2024, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Rzhev, Tver Oblast, held a family retreat on the topic “My Cross.” On the first day, the participants had a great time connecting with each other and having Bible studies in different age groups. After an excursion to the town of Staritsa to see its beautiful churches and the Museum of … [Read more...]
Children’s summer 2024 programming in Karelia and Leningrad Oblast
“The Sands of the Desert” retreat for young children and teenagers took place in Noviye Peski, Karelia, on July 11-12, 2024. The participants learned about what happened to Moses and the people of Israel during their 40-year-long journey. The two days were jam-packed with activities such as watching a cartoon, singing Christian hymns, reading the … [Read more...]
Children’s retreat “Moses the Man of God” in Koltushi
From July 1-5, 2024, children's retreat “Moses the Man of God” was held in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. 120 children came from Leningrad Oblast, Moscow, Karelia, Mordovia, and Tver. 30 children’s ministers helped engage the kids in prayer, singing, arts & crafts sessions, discussions, activity games and skits about God guiding Moses to … [Read more...]
Recent confirmations and baptisms
Praise the merciful God for the recent confirmations and baptisms that took place in the Evangelical Lutheran congregations of the ELCIR! See attached photos. … [Read more...]