On February 28, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev visited the Lutheran Church of Novosibirsk. The church serves the local community through its various ministries, such as public lectures, English language classes, Bible studies, a year-round catechetical class, outreach to prostitutes, and hosting anonymous addicts' groups. There is always something … [Read more...]
Novosibirsk Lutheran Church starts public lectures again
One of the ministries of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church of Novosibirsk is public lectures. On September 16, 2022, Pastor Vasili Faleyev, doctor of sciences in biology, presented this season’s first lecture—“Evolution and Creation.” Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Rev. Pamyatnykh guest preacher at Messianic Jewish congregation
In early September 2022, Senior Pastor Timur Pamyatnykh of Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk was invited to preach at a congregation of Messianic Jews. Glory be to God for interconfessional contacts! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Christian medics meet at Novosibirsk Lutheran Church
On August 2, 2022, Christ the Savior Lutheran Church in Novosibirsk hosted a meeting of Christian medics, members of the Christian Medical Association of Russia. The 14 medics who gathered in the Novosibirsk church shared ways in which they help spread God’s Kingdom through various ministries such as camps, congresses, seminars, mobile … [Read more...]
Novosibirsk Lutheran congregation working on new church façade
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...]