The attached photos show the celebration of St. John’s Day at the Lutheran Church of Toksovo, Leningrad Oblast, on June 25, 2022. The divine service was celebrated by the senior pastor of the church Rev. Aleksei Uimanen and Rev. Dean Ivan Hutter of the ELCIR St. Petersburg Deanery. Rev. Mikhail Ivanov, senior pastor of St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. … [Read more...]
Yukki Lutheran church hosts children’s retreat
From June 16-19, 2022, the Lutheran Church of Yukki, Leningrad Oblast, held a children’s retreat entitled “I Go Where You Go.” The kids read God’s Word, showed skits, and received gifts. The 4 days’ program concluded with a joyful worship service! Many thanks to the congregation in Yukki for their hospitality and support and specifically to each … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday confirmations in Yukki
Praise God for Yevgeni and Anton who were confirmed during the Easter Divine Service at the Lutheran Church of Yukki, Leningrad Oblast, on April 17, 2022! Original post in Russian … [Read more...]
Music Festival of The Church of Ingria held in St. Petersburg
On April 23, 2022, St. Mary’s Lutheran Cathedral of St. Petersburg hosted a music festival which gathered congregational choirs from the St. Petersburg and West Ingrian Deaneries of the ELCIR, located in the St. Petersburg urban area and Leningrad Oblast. Opening the event, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi offered a homily about spiritual vigilance. … [Read more...]
Yukki Church Hosts Youth Retreat
The Lutheran Congregation of Yukki, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a youth retreat on the topic "Fear Not! Rejoice! Follow!" from November 4-7, 2021. Original post in Russian & photos … [Read more...]