Risttee Church

Welcome hometo Risttee

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

Sundays at 11:00 · LIFT on Fridays at 19:00 · Worship evening on the first Tuesday of each month at 18:00

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Cross and way

The place where roads cross.

Ordinary people The Risttee hall full of people in the evening, string lights overhead on an extraordinary journey The band under the white cross 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

  • Sunday service Kaunase pst 9a 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.

    Sunday service, people seated in the hall
  • LIFT youth night Kaunase pst 9a 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.

    LIFT youth sitting together in the hall
  • Worship evening Kaunase pst 9a 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.

    Worship evening: singers and keys in front of the windows

In smaller circles

  • Home groups In homes around Tartu 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.

    A home group in a living room
  • DNA groups 2–3 people of the same gender At the group's own rhythm

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

    Two women praying together

Courses and evenings

  • Alpha course Kaunase pst 9a · free 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.

    Coffee tables in the Risttee hall, a winter window
  • Couples' evening For married and engaged couples at Risttee Several times a season

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

    Church families on the lawn

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

The year in pictures

A baptism in open water
LIFT youth sitting together in the hall
The summer camp crowd photographed from above
Young people talking by candlelight

Photos: Risttee Church

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

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.

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The worship team on stage, the hall in violet light

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?

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. Come

Kaunase pst 9a

Kaunase pst 9a, 50704 Tartu, Estonia

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A street map of Annelinn painted on the end wall of an apartment block on Kaunase puiestee, a bus stop below
Photo: “Annelinn, Kaunase pst 24, 25”, Ivo Kruusamägi, CC BY-SA 4.0. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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

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