Category: Määratlemata

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ. The Gospel sets before us the account of how the divine glory of our Lord Jesus Christ was revealed in part to his disciples on Mount Tabor. Today’s Scripture readings lead us into the mystery that almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, is…

🧠 Men’s fellowship morning on Saturday, 8 November! This time we will discuss an exciting and rapidly developing subject—artificial intelligence and its future. Osvald Nigola will share his thoughts and perspectives. As usual, there will be something good to eat. After our conversation we will turn to a practical task: sealing some of the gaps…

Our parish women’s choir took part in a song festival held at Hanila Church on Saturday. According to the choir representative, everything went well and the singers returned with happy memories. This year’s song festival was dedicated to Estonia’s Year of the Book and was entitled “Writing Begins at the Church … Songs from the…

According to the Church calendar, the theme of the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost is “Truth and Error”.  A Christian must struggle in life to distinguish truth from falsehood and right from wrong. Knowing God and seeking his will lead a person to the truth. We must enter through the narrow gate and walk the hard…

It is the penultimate Sunday of the Church year, known in the Church calendar as the Sunday of Watchfulness. Today our Saviour Jesus Christ calls us to keep watch: to live consciously, with discipline and courage. He says in his word: “Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit.” In today’s Gospel (Matthew 25:1–13),…

An ecumenical Holy Cross pilgrimage to Vastseliina will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025. The pilgrimage route leads from Pärnu to Vastseliina to honour the memory of former relics of the Holy Cross—the Black Cross of Pärnu and the White Cross of Vastseliina. Pilgrimage programme 8:00 Holy Mass in Pärnu and Tallinn9:30 Pärnu: procession…

On 21 May, we took a major step forward in modernising our church sound system. Both the mixing console and the wireless microphones are now digital and offer a range of additional possibilities for different uses. The lectern microphones still need to be replaced, followed later by the loudspeakers on the church walls. The photograph…

Today Jüri Trei, chairman of the Estonian Flag Society, installed a photographic exhibition at St Elizabeth’s Church offering a view of the history of Victory Day celebrations in Estonia since the restoration of independence. The exhibition is a beautiful introduction to the forthcoming celebrations. Special attention is given to Pärnu, which is hosting the Victory…

In today’s Gospel (Luke 16:19–31), the Saviour places two contrasting figures before us. On one side is a rich man who feasts lavishly throughout his life, wears the most expensive clothes and consumes the costliest foods. He seems to be one of those who work very hard to ensure that when people look at them,…

The memorial flame lit and blessed at Tori Church, and the ancient flame lit in Pärnu by members of the Young Eagles, have arrived at St Elizabeth’s Church for the night. Tomorrow morning, 23 June, the President of the Republic will unite them at Alevi Cemetery to form the Victory Flame, which will then be…