On November 21, 2022, Pastor Vitali Luchagov, the new dean of the ELCIR Northern Deanery, visited the religious group in Kandalaksha, Murmansk Oblast, and preached a sermon during the worship service. The celebrant was Rev. Aleksandr Volchok, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church in Murmansk. On the next day, the clergymen discussed current … [Read more...]
Murmansk Lutheran Church hosts German culture event
On October 29, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk held a German Culture Evening in connection with Day of Reformation. In his greeting and introductory comments, Rev. Aleksandr Volchok, senior pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, said, “This event tonight is meant to help foster a tolerant attitude to people even if they have a different … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok attends meeting on interethnic peace, represents Lutheran Church
On April 16, 2022, Senior Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk represented the Lutheran Church at a seminar entitled “Prevention of Extremism and Action against the Spread of Extremist Ideologies. Prevention of Interethnic Conflicts.” The meeting took place at Dom Druzhby (“The House of Friendship”) of Murmansk Oblast … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok and his wife reach out with Gospel to large family
On January 13, 2022, Pastor Aleksandr and Anna Volchok visited a family with many children in Afrikanda, a village more than 200 km (ca. 125 mi) from Murmansk, far NW Russia. It was the first time the children had heard the good news of Jesus' birth! Original post in Russia & photos … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok from Murmansk Visits Revda
On April 21, 2021, Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk celebrated a communion service in Revda, Murmansk Oblast. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]