On November 1, 2023, Andrei Chibis, Governor of Murmansk Oblast, awarded Senior Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Church in Murmansk the commemorative medal “85 Years of Murmansk Oblast” for his contribution to the strengthening of interethnic and interfaith relationships. The awarding ceremony took place at the Center for Regional … [Read more...]
Murmansk Lutheran Church holds Hearth and Home retreat for children & youth
From June 6-11, 2023, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk held a children & youth retreat entitled “Hearth and Home.” The retreat gathered Sunday school students, Rostok youth group members, and Rukodelki Club members (children and youth with health limitations.) The topic for discussion was the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The church … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Murmansk
Over the weekend of June 12-13, 2023, ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev visited Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Murmansk. The church is at the final phase of wrapping up construction work. It has a vibrant life with regular worship services, senior and disabled meetings, music recitals, and evening activities. Bishop Laptev attended the Hearth and Home … [Read more...]
Confirmations in Murmansk
On April 30, 2023, the 3rd Sunday after Easter, two sisters in Christ were confirmed at the Lutheran Church of Murmansk. The worship service was celebrated by the congregation’s senior pastor Rev. Aleksandr Volchok and Rev. Dean Vitali Luchagov of the ELCIR Northern Deanery. Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Baptism in Murmansk
On March 26, 2023, on the Feast of the Annunciation, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism was administered to Yuri at the Lutheran Church of Murmansk. Cordial congratulations to our brother in Christ! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
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