Rev. Dean Vitali Luchagov of the ELCIR Northern Deanery continues visiting the congregations entrusted to his care. On November 10, 2022, he celebrated a communion service at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church in Kalevala, Karelia. On the same day, the congregation held its General Meeting which unanimously elected Pastor Vitali senior pastor. On … [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...]
Church in Kalevala Has Communion Service After Long Pause
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...]
Photos: Bishop Laptev Visits Congregation of Kalevala
Bishop Laptev's visitation of Kalevala, Karelia, May 1, 2021 Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]