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Welcome home to Risttee

Sundays at 11 in Annelinn, Kaunase puiestee 9a, with English translation. Come as you are.

Ordinary people on an extraordinary journey with Jesus.

We are a family that believes in God, follows Jesus and loves people. We want to share love, help people find meaning and purpose in life, and support one another.

Three things we are

  • Worshippers

    For us, worship is not only an activity or a thank-you. It is a way of life that shows our wonder and joy in God.

    Ps 100:4

  • Family

    We notice each other's needs, celebrate together and share our worries. We want to be a welcoming family that receives new people with joy.

    Acts 2:42–47

  • Ambassadors

    We have felt the life-changing power of Jesus, and we want to share it with the people around us: in conversations, in chance meetings and by helping others.

    Acts 1:8

1%

What if the Risttee family were 1% of the people of Tartu? A big, bold dream. Yet it all starts with one: you, your friend and one hour a week.

Gatherings

Every week

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  • Sunday service, people seated in the hall

    Sunday service

    Sundays at 11:00

    We meet to share fellowship and worship together. Sunday school for children runs at the same time. English speakers get free translation through headphones.

    Kaunase pst 9a

  • LIFT youth sitting together in the hall

    LIFT youth night

    Fridays at 19:00

    The Risttee youth ministry, open to every young person. We value openness and honesty, good fun and real challenges. Youth leaders: Emma and Andres Roosimaa.

    Kaunase pst 9a

  • Worship evening: singers and keys in front of the windows

    Worship evening

    First Tuesday of each month at 18:00

    A time when the church comes together to worship our Creator, rest in God's presence and join in prayer.

    Kaunase pst 9a

In smaller circles

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  • A home group in a living room

    Home groups

    Every other week, at a time that suits the group

    A smaller circle where we share how life is going, talk about the Bible and take time to pray for each other.

    In homes around Tartu

  • Two women praying together

    DNA groups

    At the group's own rhythm

    The smallest circle: trust, honest questions and support for spiritual growth, without judgement.

    2–3 people of the same gender

Courses and evenings

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  • Coffee tables in the Risttee hall, a winter window

    Alpha course

    Next course: date coming soon

    Evenings to explore the basics of the Christian faith: a shared meal, a short talk and a conversation in groups. Every question is welcome.

    Kaunase pst 9a · free

  • Church families on the lawn

    Couples' evening

    Several times a season

    Dinner, stories from other couples and time together. Last time we also learned some dance steps.

    For married and engaged couples at Risttee

The wooden wall, the white cross and the singers

How we got here

At first I only wanted to see how other churches worship, and then I just kept coming to Risttee.

Aleksander, 31, artist

Anyone who has met God in their life may wander anywhere for a while, but in the end they come back to God.

Mirjam, 46

I am hugely grateful to God for leading me to Risttee and for shaping my life through the life of the church.

Romeo, 29, teacher

Ristteekond

20 people. 20 stories. 20 days.

Before the anniversary, 20 people shared what God has done in their lives. The videos are in Estonian.

Watch the stories on YouTube
Coffee tables in the Risttee hall, a winter window
The summer camp crowd photographed from aboveChristmas service, guitar and songA baptism in open waterBeach volleyball at campChildren in Sunday schoolYoung people talking by candlelightA young man reading the Bible on the grass

Risttee turned 20

Those years hold many real people and real stories, and they let us say: God has been faithful. On 25 October we celebrated with an anniversary service at Lodjakoda.

Watch the anniversary service
The worship team on stage, the hall in violet lightA preacher with a microphone by the wooden wall and the crossA young man reads the Bible at the microphone

Watch & listen

Live on Sundays at 11

Every Sunday service streams live on YouTube. If you cannot come in person, join us on screen.

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First time?

A welcome being written on the chalkboard
Where?
Kaunase pst 9a, the old Ülejõe café building in Annelinn.
When?
The service starts on Sunday at 11:00.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Sunday school for children runs during the service.
I don't speak Estonian
Every Sunday service has free English translation through headphones. Bring your own wired headphones or use ours. We also run an English small group from time to time.
Do I need to know anything?
No. You do not need to know Risttee or even be sure what you think about God.

Write to say you are coming. We will meet you at the door and show you around.

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Kaunase pst 9a

50704 Tartu, Estonia

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info@risttee.ee +372 5635 9299

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Receiver
Tartu Kristlik Risttee Kogudus MTÜ
Account
EE14 2200 2210 3482 8231
Bank
Swedbank
Registry code
80244986