On May 29-30, Vuoksa Hutor Holiday Camp hosted “Learn! Pray! Rest!”, a retreat program which was attended by members of the Lutheran churches in Koltushi and Yukki, Leningrad Oblast. The retreat gathered 40 people including children and provided recreation in a picturesque and cozy place and a seminar taught by Rev. Ivan Hutter on “The … [Read more...]
Vuoksenranta church turned over to ELCIR
By a court ruling, the historical church building of the former Lutheran parish in Vuoksenranta, now Ozyorskoye, Leningrad Oblast, has been turned over to the ELCIR. As the building is prepared for the winter, its basement windows and possibly doors need to be sealed before snowfall. Tentatively, church people plan to get together to do the work in … [Read more...]
Students of Theology and Architecture Meet for Worship, Recital, and Visit
On July 3, 2021, students and faculty members from the ELCIR Theological Institute traveled with Rev. Kudryavtsev to the Church in Vuoksenranta/Ozyorskoye, Leningrad Oblast, for a worship service, a short recital, and a visit with architectural restoration students who are doing their summer practice there. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]