Risttee Church

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.

A welcome being written on the chalkboard

Risttee rist: crosstee: way Cross and way. The place where roads cross.

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

Gatherings

Every week

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.

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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.

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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.

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In smaller circles

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
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

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
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

Kaunase pst 9a50704 Tartu, Estonia

Live on Sundays at 11

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

Open the live stream

Every service, on demand

Past services, the Ristteekond stories and the anniversary service are on our YouTube channel.

Watch services

Sermons on Spotify

Listen on the way to work, on a walk or at home. Sermons are in Estonian.

Listen on Spotify

Watch & listen

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 summer camp crowd photographed from above

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.

A fire pit at the edge of the forest, people around it

A young man reading the Bible on the grass

The Risttee hall full of people in the evening, string lights overhead

How we got here

Aleksander, 31, artist

“At first I only wanted to see how other churches worship, and then I just kept coming to Risttee.”
Mirjam, 46

“Anyone who has met God in their life may wander anywhere for a while, but in the end they come back to God.”
Romeo, 29, teacher

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

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.