By Iraida Mikhailova “Those were unforgettable, blessed, eventful, and spiritually fruitful days. We had 60 people and I'm happy to note it was mainly young people and there were many children, which means the Church is growing and developing by God’s will. Words can’t express all my emotions about this wonderful fellowship in the Holy Spirit! The … [Read more...]
Bishop Laptev and Archbishop Brauer Meet in Moscow
On June 15, 2020, in Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral of the ELCER in Moscow, the Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria (ELCIR), Ivan Laptev, and the Head of the ELCIR Mission Dept., Deacon Yevgeni Raskatov, met with the Archbishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia (ELCR), Dietrich Brauer, and the Head of the Administration of … [Read more...]
Bishop, Dept. Heads Visit Rural Churches in Ingria
On May 14, 2020, the Bishop and leaders of the ELCIR Mission Department and Child & Youth Department traveled in the West Ingrian Deanery. During their travel, they visited the native village of Martti Rautanen. Martti Rautanen was a Lutheran pastor and missionary, the founder of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia, the first translator … [Read more...]
Deacon Raskatov to Lead Seminars in Moscow
On February 14-15, 2020, Deacon Yevgeni Raskatov, the minister of St. Anne’s Congregation in St. Petersburg and head of the ELCIR Mission Office, will visit Moscow. He will conduct a series of seminars on congregational mission work. February 14 – Seminar: “Mission in the City: a Practical Guide” at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Congregation. Time: … [Read more...]