On July 20, 2022, Velmema Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, welcomed ca. 60 visitors for an excursion. Active young people from different Christian denominations in Russia visited the Lutheran congregation and learned more about Lutheranism. The excursion was part of the activities of the Interconfessional Youth Forum in … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev visits Saransk Lutheran church
On July 19, 2022, members of Velmema Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, had a warm meeting with ELCIR Bishop Ivan Laptev. Many thanks to Bishop Ivan for his prayers, anointing of the sick, and fellowship! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Young Velmema church members reach out with Gospel in song
During the Long Night of Museums on May 21, 2022, Yekaterina Wilhelm and Ivan Potyanov, members of Velmema Lutheran Church in Saransk, Mordovia, held a lecture recital at the Erzia Museum of Visual Arts in Saransk. Before each of the songs they performed, they talked about the Heavenly Jerusalem, the imagery of the evangelists, the apostolic … [Read more...]
Youth Cluster in Saransk Prays for Christian Unity
On January 19, 2022, the youth cluster of Velmema Lutheran Church in Saransk, Mordovia, conducted a Taizé prayer service, thus joining in on the worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Many thanks to music minister Anya Vakher from St. Petersburg for helping organize and conduct the service! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Velmema Church Celebrates Little Christmas
On the link below are a few photos of the nice and cozy Pikkujoulu celebration at Velmema Lutheran Church of Saransk, Mordovia, on Dec. 18, 2021. The mini sale continues till Christmas. Pikkujoulu (Finnish for "little Christmas") is a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
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