The Estonian Free Church Union (EKB Liit) will hold its annual Workers' Days on 13-14 November at the Nõmme Baptist Church prayer house in Tallinn, under the theme "Sent Out". The gathering is designed for congregational leaders and co-workers, and organisers are encouraging teams to come together rather than sending one representative. Registration closes on 10 November and costs 40 euros, covering dinner, lunch and coffee breaks.
The programme reflects a country that is among the least religious in Europe. The opening session on the Friday afternoon is titled "The gospel for a sceptical Estonian", led by Erki Tamm and Kristel Jürgens, and asks how to speak about the gospel in a way that engages the honest questions and doubts of Estonians, many of whom approach faith and the church with caution. Discussion groups follow, looking for practical steps congregations can take in their own settings and everyday relationships.
Saturday turns to faith in working life. Helle Liht speaks on "Monday's calling: how does a congregation support its members in their daily work?", followed by a panel with Christians from different fields on how faith shows itself at work, where the relationship between faith and work becomes difficult, and how congregations can better support members in their weekday context. Later sessions consider how to reach people with words, and afternoon seminars cover using social media for evangelism — including the usun.ee platform — and how congregations can apply for additional project funding.
(Originally published in Estonian. Summary translated by CC / Connexion.)
Source: Estonian Free Church Union (EKB Liit) — kogudused.ee
