On November 4, 2022, Rev. Dean Vitali Luchagov of the ELCIR Northern Deanery officiated at a worship service at the Lutheran Church in Muyezersky, Karelia, as the congregation celebrated Reformation Day and All Saints’ Day. “For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor. 3:11, … [Read more...]
Rev. Luchagov attends training in applying for gov’t grants in Karelia
On June 15, 2022, Pastor Vitali Luchagov of the Lutheran Church of Segezha, Karelia, attended a project training conducted by workers of the Grant Foundation of the Head of the Republic of Karelia. The training, which was held on the Segezha District Administration premises, gathered active citizens of the city and the district, workers of … [Read more...]
Rev. Luchagov Attends Local Gov’t Meeting
On August 18, 2021, Rev. Vitali Luchagov, the senior pastor of the Lutheran church in Segezha, Karelia, attended a meeting of the Interfaith and Interethnic Coordination Council under the Head of Segezhsky Municipal District. The agenda included reports on migration, interethnic cooperation, and development plans. God bless the congregation's good … [Read more...]
Worship Service is Celebrated in Muyezersky after Long Pause
On July 5, 2021, Rev. Vitali Luchagov celebrated a communion service at the Congregation of Muyezersky, Karelia. This was the first worship service there in a year and a half. Glory be to Jesus Christ! Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]
Congregation of Segezha Celebrates IWD
On March 7, 2021, the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Rev. Vitali Luchagov celebrated a worship service in the Congregation of Segezha, Karelia. The worship was followed by a celebration dinner on the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day. The male church members gave gifts and their best wishes to the ladies. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]