On November 21, 2022, Pastor Vitali Luchagov, the new dean of the ELCIR Northern Deanery, visited the religious group in Kandalaksha, Murmansk Oblast, and preached a sermon during the worship service. The celebrant was Rev. Aleksandr Volchok, senior pastor of the Lutheran Church in Murmansk. On the next day, the clergymen discussed current … [Read more...]
Murmansk Lutheran Church hosts German culture event
On October 29, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk held a German Culture Evening in connection with Day of Reformation. In his greeting and introductory comments, Rev. Aleksandr Volchok, senior pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, said, “This event tonight is meant to help foster a tolerant attitude to people even if they have a different … [Read more...]
Children’s program in Murmansk
On August 23, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Murmansk started a children's program called “I, You, He, She.” The children met each other, played a ball game, and began to read The Wordless Book, a series of evangelism lessons for children. A tour of the city reminded everybody what a wonderful city they live in. Murmansk is only 105 years … [Read more...]
Rev. Volchok attends meeting on interethnic peace, represents Lutheran Church
On April 16, 2022, Senior Pastor Aleksandr Volchok of the Lutheran Congregation of Murmansk represented the Lutheran Church at a seminar entitled “Prevention of Extremism and Action against the Spread of Extremist Ideologies. Prevention of Interethnic Conflicts.” The meeting took place at Dom Druzhby (“The House of Friendship”) of Murmansk Oblast … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday confirmations in Murmansk
Anton and Sofia were confirmed at the Easter Divine Service at the Lutheran Church of Murmansk, April 17, 2022 … [Read more...]