The Siberian Lutheran Mission Society

“He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor.
His righteousness endures forever.”

Help Repair St. Luke Lutheran Parish in Abakan

For generations, Lutherans in Siberia have traveled long roads through harsh weather to gather around Word and Sacrament. St. Luke’s in Abakan continues that work today, serving local families and nearby villages under the care of Father Dmitri Dotsenko.

Now the church building needs repairs to its walls and leaking roof. A gift toward the $4,000 needed will help this parish continue serving its community and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a growing part of the city.

Dear Friend of Siberian Lutheran Mission Society (SLMS),

The U.S. sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine have made it impossible to transfer funds into Russian banks. Despite the difficulties, we continue to legally provide uninterrupted financial support to the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Novosibirsk Theological Seminary.

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and Siberia!

Donations may also be sent to:
Siberian Lutheran Mission Society
c/o Ascension Lutheran Church
8811 St. Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Please, first of all, pray for the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pray for their Bishop, Pastors, and Deacons. Urge your pastor to pray from the holy altar, pray in your homes. Pray with your friends during Bible study and whenever you gather.

At the request of President Matthew Harrison and the LCMS Church Relations Office, the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society has been asked to build an endowment capable of rendering the Russian Seminary financially self-sufficient. The goal is to raise $7 Million over the next five years (2019-2023). Please consider supporting this mission endeavor with a one-time gift, a five-year pledge, or in your estate planning. A private charitable foundation will continue to support the operational budget while the SLMS raises money for the permanent, ongoing support. Please help with your gift to Save a Seminary!

Visit the Save the Seminary Website