From November 14-19, 2022, the ELCIR Theological Institute taught the Cantor Course, Class Period 2. The Cantor Course is a one-week crash course in all things that a church cantor/church organist/choir director/director of musical ministry must know. The course gathered 20 inspired, motivated, talented musicians from different ELCIR … [Read more...]
ELCIR Charity Wins Grant in Karelia
We’re happy to share more good news as the ELCIR Diaconal Department and its Trilistnik Project assisting struggling families have won a social good and family work development grant from the Republic of Karelia! Within the grant amount and according to the Diaconal Department’s work plan approved by the ELCIR Synod, the diaconal arm of the … [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...]
Rev. Pakkar Goes to the Lord
On February 2, 2021, the Lord called Pastor Ivan Pakkar (1928-2021) to His nearer presence. During his service, Pastor Ivan was the senior pastor of the congregations of Chalna and Derevyanka, Karelia. As a missionary, he and his wife traveled in a car as far as Siberia. Words can’t describe how much he did for the congregations in Chalna, … [Read more...]
Head of Karelia Extends Christmas Greetings
Christmas Greetings from Head of the Republic of Karelia Artur Parfyonchikov, December 25, 2020 "Dear Friends and Fellow-Countrymen, "Today, many people are celebrating Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar. I’d like to extend my greetings to you on this special joyful feast! "It gives us faith in the best, helps us believe that … [Read more...]
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