On the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, September 29, 2021, members of the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, Karelia, met for a Bible study talking about angels as they are presented in the Bible and the role they play in our life. A PowerPoint presentation showed how artists depicted angels in different countries and in different historical … [Read more...]
Children “Travel” to Biblical Mountains in Karelia
From August 26-27, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Kondopoga, Karelia, held an educational program for schoolchildren called “Ascend the Mountain!” During two days, the kids were on a “trip to the mountains,” learning about biblical events that took place on a mountain. They learned about Mount Ararat, visited Mount Sinai, Calvary, the Mount of … [Read more...]
Johnmas Program in Kondopoga
In the heat of summer in the Republic of Karelia, it’s pleasantly cool in the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga. Thanks be to God that this year parishioners were able to meet together in their church on June 24, the Nativity of John the Baptist. Kondopoga Lutherans followed their tradition and prepared a program for spiritual fellowship. The … [Read more...]
Biblical Cuisine Studied in Kondopoga
On April 21, 2021, Elvira Kolyadich with the Lutheran Congregation of Kondopoga, Karelia, concluded the Biblical Cuisine discussion series with a talk about the pomegranate, much loved in many nations, rich in symbolism, glorified by artists and poets, and allegedly one of the 7 plants with which God blessed the people of Israel. The meetings … [Read more...]
Church of Kondopoga Hosts Sacred Music Festival
On November 7, 2020, the Church of Kondopoga, Karelia, hosted the 11th Sacred Music Festival recorded on video. Click link to watch 2 videos (only in Russian) … [Read more...]