On March 23, 2023, the Lutheran religious group in Kandalaksha, Murmansk Oblast, had a communion service, which was officiated by ELCIR pastor Aleksandr Volchok from Murmansk. As God blessed their meeting the Kandalaksha Lutherans celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation and gratefully received gifts from the Lutheran church of … [Read more...]
Dean Luchagov visits Kandalaksha
On November 21, 2022, Pastor Vitali Luchagov, the new dean of the ELCIR Northern Deanery, visited the religious group in Kandalaksha, Murmansk Oblast, and preached a sermon during the worship service. The celebrant was Rev. Aleksandr Volchok, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church in Murmansk. On the next day, the clergymen discussed current … [Read more...]
Dobriye serdtsa to Distribute Aid, Hold Seminar
Update on Dobriye serdtsa (“Kind Hearts”) Social Aid Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Murmansk, Northwest Russia. Director: Anna Volchok. From the beginning of November through the end of December, the Foundation implements the Pomogi blizhnemu (“Help Your Neighbor!”) project. This project will include three activities. 1. Organize … [Read more...]