Risttee Church

Three things we are

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.

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

Ordinary people on an extraordinary journey with Jesus.

The summer camp crowd photographed from above

It all starts with one

You and your friend

One hour a week.
DNA groups

2–3 people of the same gender

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

Sundays at 11:00 · Fridays at 19:00

We meet to share fellowship and worship together. Sunday school for children runs at the same time. English speakers get free translation through headphones.
1% of the people of Tartu

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.

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

Gatherings

Every week

Sunday service

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

Sundays at 11:00Kaunase pst 9a

LIFT youth night

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.

Fridays at 19:00Kaunase pst 9a

Worship evening

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

First Tuesday of each month at 18:00Kaunase pst 9a

In smaller circles

Home groups

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

Every other week, at a time that suits the groupIn homes around Tartu

DNA groups

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

At the group's own rhythm2–3 people of the same gender

Courses and evenings

Alpha course

Coffee tables in the Risttee hall, a winter window

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

Next course: date coming soonKaunase pst 9a · free

Couples' evening

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

Several times a seasonFor married and engaged couples at Risttee

How we got here

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

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.

A preacher with a microphone by the wooden wall and the cross

Watch & listen

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 Watch services

Every service, on demand

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

Watch services Listen on Spotify

Sermons on Spotify

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

Listen on Spotify Open the live stream

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.