On September 19, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Kalevala, Karelia, had a worship service with Holy Communion celebrated by Rev. Andrei Tuhkanen and catechist Daniil Urayevski. This was the first communion service since May. Thanks be to God for the possibility of meeting together and partaking of the Sacrament of the Holy Body and Blood of … [Read more...]
Church of Kalevala Holds Worship Again
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Lutheran Congregation of Kalevala, Karelia, saw the first worship service in several months, celebrated without communion by catechist Daniil Urayevski, an ELCIR Theological Institute student. Thank you Pastor Vladimir Yakushov of the Congregation of Kem who helped Daniil reach the location of his internship! It … [Read more...]
New Catechist Blessed for Service
On June 13, 2021 at the Lutheran Congregation of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, Daniil Urayevski from Vyborg received a blessing to serve as a catechist. The blessing ceremony was performed by Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi. Daniil is an extramural student at the ELCIR Theological Institute. He's doing his summer internship at the congregations of the … [Read more...]