On September 13, 2022, children in the care of Nadezhda Child Assistance Center for prevention of social orphanhood and assisting struggling families, based in Kondopoga, Karelia, went on an excursion to the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga. Congregation servant Oksana Dyba told the children about the congregation’s history, beliefs and purpose. The … [Read more...]
Aleksei Lozhkin ordained as deacon
On April 5, 2022, Aleksei Lozhkin, coworker of the ELCIR Children & Youth Department, intramural ELCIR Theological Institute student, was ordained into the Office of Deacon during a student worship service at the Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast. The rite of ordination was performed by ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev assisted by ELCIR St. … [Read more...]
Photo exhibition opens at Kondopoga Church
On March 16, 2022, the Lutheran Congregation of Kondopoga, Karelia, inaugurated a photo exhibition—"The Traditional Costume of Ingrian Finns." The exhibition is part of a project called "Finns of Karelia in the Capital City and in the Countryside" implemented by the Karelia–Finland Friendship Society with support from grants of the Head of the … [Read more...]
Confirmations in Kondopoga
Sunday December 19, 2021 was a joyful day for the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, Karelia, as 6 people were confirmed after graduating from confirmation class! God's blessings! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
ELCIR Congregation in Kondopoga Hosts Karelia’s Sacred Music Festival
On November 26, 2021, the Lutheran Church of Kondopoga, the Republic of Karelia, hosted the Republic's 12th Open Festival of Sacred Music. Photo gallery … [Read more...]