URMAS VIILMA ⟩ The Blue, Black, and White is our Conscience
Urmas Viilma, the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, delivered a speech during the celebration of Estonia's 108th anniversary, focusing on the significance of the national flag.
Historical weather vane found in the rectory being renovated in Batakiai
A historical weather vane dating back to 1926 was discovered during renovation work at the Batakiai Lutheran church rectory, shedding light on the building's past and its significance to the local community.
Do you know how churches and congregations survived the Soviet years?
The article discusses the survival of Lutheran churches and congregations in Latvia during the Soviet era, as explored in upcoming exhibitions.
The number of people joining the Church is increasing, but there are still many more who are leaving
The Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church reported that while 25,000 people joined last year, over 50,000 individuals left the church, although the number of those leaving has been decreasing since 2022.
Faith in Transformation: Selling Churches
Many Protestant-Lutheran congregations in Bavaria are beginning to sell aging church properties from the 1960s and 1970s due to declining relevance and financial support, particularly among younger generations.