Two local colleges are celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with an art exhibit and a concert: Carthage College’s H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art is hosting “The Saint John’s Bible” through Dec. 15. Scheduled in coordination with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the exhibit includes 25 prints on loan from the Hill Museum Continue Reading…
As a way to honor the recent Reformation 500-year celebration, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church has started work on a labyrinthian prayer garden in a green space behind the church. “We had a small garden there and we wanted to make a labyrinth for our prayer garden,” the Reverend Dinah Dutta said. “We are working on Continue Reading…
Catholics and Lutherans prayed side by side in a series of recent gatherings five centuries after a German monk sparked the Protestant Reformation. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Andrew Church, Roswell, close to 150 members of the parish and members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Roswell, came together for prayer and song. Those Continue Reading…
It has been 95 years and counting for one house of worship in Throggs Neck. Although a 95th anniversary is an odd milestone to celebrate, the First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck has so much to praise, it couldn’t wait to commemorate its longevity. “I am thrilled that we are celebrating our 95th anniversary,” said Continue Reading…
Christian unity took another small book significant step closer to reality this week as a group of Protestant churches added its voice to the cause. The World Communion of Reformed Churches agreed to sign the Joint Declaration on Justification – a document originally agreed by Roman Catholics and Lutherans in 1999. It’s a significant moment Continue Reading…
MARION – On two Saturdays, July 29 and Oct. 21, during this 500th Anniversary Year of the Protestant Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517, the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will open churches all over Northwest Ohio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be opportunities to learn about Continue Reading…
“Nailed it!” That’s what organizers of a Reformation anniversary series hope to say by the time they end a July 5-26 event at St. Paul Lutheran Church, at 2136 Brady St., Davenport. Sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday this month. For more information, contact Ann McGlynn at ann@stpaulqc.org or 563-326-3547. Continue Reading…
In an ecumenical worship service, held in the City Church in Wittenberg today, the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) signed the Wittenberg Witness, a common statement affirming their common call to continued renewal and cooperation on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. LWF General Secretary Continue Reading…