On March 9, 2021, Haapakangas Lutheran Congregation in Yukki, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a meeting of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery. Bishop Ivan Laptev talked about the life of the Church during the pandemic and about the implementation of the ELCIR development strategy, giving the examples of several congregations. Rev. Yevgeni Mikhailov, … [Read more...]
Seminar on Social Ministry in Toksovo
On February 28, 2021 at the Lutheran Church of Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, Rev. Ivan Hutter, dean of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery, celebrated a worship service and facilitated a seminar on the topic “Modern Focuses in the Social Ministry of the Church.” The seminar follows the ELCIR strategy for strengthening its congregations and enhancing … [Read more...]
Rev. Hutter Visits Seniors
Rev. Ivan Hutter and church members traveled to bring Christmas and New Year greetings to dear elderly sisters in Christ who attended the church of Yukki for more than 20 years and were its active members. The sisters in Christ pass their warmest greetings to all the church members and wish us God's blessings in the new year! Source: … [Read more...]
Rev. Hutter and Koltushi Church Members Visit Congregations in St. Petersburg Region and Karelia
On September 25-26, 2020, Pastor Ivan Hutter and members of the Congregation in Koltushi visited ELCIR congregations located on the Karelian Isthmus and near Sortavala, Karelia. All the people who were on that trip deeply appreciate the hospitality of catechist Vyacheslav Merzlyakov, Lembolovo Congregation in Steklyanny; Pastor Viktor and … [Read more...]
Rev. Hutter and Rev. Kudryavtsev Celebrate Liturgy in Kanneljärvi
On September 27, 2020, the 16th Sunday after Trinity, the divine service at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Kanneljärvi, Leningrad Oblast, was celebrated by Dean of the St. Petersburg Deanery Rev. Ivan Hutter and Rev. Aleksandr Kudryavtsev. Photo credits: Rev. Aleksandr Kudryavtsev Source & photos … [Read more...]