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...]
Rev. Volchok celebrates the Eucharist for Kandalaksha Lutherans
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...]
Good Hearts Foundation gives food aid in Murmansk
On February 8, 2023, Good Hearts Foundation in Murmansk operated by Lutheran church leaders started giving away readymade food at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murmansk. Five days a week, people can receive a container with a readymade meal. Many take a meal container for their disabled and needy neighbors. Thanks be to God and everyone who made it … [Read more...]