Rev. Vitali Luchagov, the new dean of the ELCIR Northern Deanery, continues his pastoral visitation of Northern Karelia. On November 5, 2022, he celebrated a communion service and held a meeting at the Lutheran Church in Tiksha, Muyezersky District, Karelia. Thanks be to God for this opportunity to fellowship together! “Where two or three … [Read more...]
Rev. Tuhkanen Serves Churches in Northern Karelia
Update on ELCIR congregations in northern Karelia Rev. Andrei Tuhkanen held worship services in Tiksha, Muyezerski, and Ledmozero on September 18, 2021, and in Kostomuksha and Kalevala on September 19 assisted by catechist Urayevski. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Long-Awaited Communion Service at Congregation of Tiksha
On April 16, 2021, Pastors Vladimir Yakushov and Vitali Luchagov traveled to Tiksha, Karelia, and celebrated the first communion service in one year at Muyezerski Lutheran Congregation. Blessed be God! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]