Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia (ELCIR)
A Companion Synod with the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA
Accompanying the ELCIR in Ministry in Russia

Quick Links:

• New Church Buildings
• Establishing a Friendship Congregation Relationship
• Pastor's Salaries and Seminary Scholarships
• Short Term Missions - Examples
• Vision Petrosavodsk
• Exchange Visits

If you haven't yet had opportunity to be involved; consider joining 
synod and other Lutheran churches in this important and timely accompaniment in mission ministry
- helping the Lutheran Church in Russia rebuild and share the Good News of the Gospel and enriching your and your church's faith.

     Northeastern Minnesota Synod ELCA/ELCIR Companion Synod Task Force Mission:
     The mission of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA/Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in
     Russia Companion Synod Task Force is to facilitate the support and encouragement of the ELCIR
     and its programs and to foster mutually supporting relationships between ELCIR churches and
     Lutheran churches in North America. 

• Current Companion Synod Mission Relationships, Involvements and Opportunities
• Why Missions with the ELCIR? 
  
• ELCIR Visions for the Future - Accompaniment Opportunities
  
• Professional DVD of our Companion Synod Relationship
  

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
1.   Complete an ELCIR Ministry Covenant form for support of God's mission through the Companion Synod relationship between the
     ELCIR and the Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA
2.  Opportunities, see: Current Companion Synod Mission Relationships, Involvements and Opportunities link