On June 24, 2023, Bishop Laptev participated in the celebration of the Nativity of John the Baptist (Juhannus Festival) in the Lyalin Meadow in Siversky, Gatchinsky District, and at the Lutheran church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Sunday school alumni reunion in Koltushi
Sunday school alumni of the 1990’s and the 2000’s and their teachers met for a reunion at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, on June 17, 2023. Many thanks to the organizers for the opportunity to travel back to childhood and reminisce on the warmth and the spiritual joy of the days, reminding one another that God’s love … [Read more...]
Regional interethnic cooperation council meets at Koltushi church
On May 25, 2023, the Council for Interethnic Cooperation of the Vsevolozhsk District administration met at St. George's Lutheran Church in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. Rev. Ivan Hutter, the congregation’s senior pastor and the dean of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery, spoke about the history of the local church. After the meeting, the … [Read more...]
Consul General of Finland visits the Theological Institute
On May 24, 2023, Ms. Sannamaaria Vanamo, Consul General of Finland in St. Petersburg, visited the ELCIR Theological Institute in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. … [Read more...]
ELCIR diaconal workers meet in Koltushi. Two new soulcarers are installed.
On April 29, 2023, the ELCIR Theological Institute hosted a meeting of ELCIR social-diaconal ministers. Sharings came from Bishop Ivan Laptev, representatives of such ministries as Trilistnik, Kolibri, Novaya Zemlya, Anna Pomogayet, the Crisis Center, and from Senior Pastor Igor Shcherbakha of the Lutheran Church in Luga. Pastor Ivan Hutter and … [Read more...]
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