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…
Lord of Life Lutheran Church is commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with a month of special events centered around the life and actions of Martin Luther. As a musician and composer, Luther transformed the role of music in the worship service and introduced the idea of congregational singing. His contributions to church music Continue Reading…
More than 50 Carroll residents poured cups of earth into a hole containing a recently planted Eastern Redbud tree Wednesday afternoon. The tree was one of 60 planted at the continuing care retirement community to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. “As we plant this tree this day, we celebrate that each and every Continue Reading…
Lutherans from all over Switzerland gathered in Geneva on 10 September for a eucharistic worship commemorating both the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and 50 years of the Federation of Lutheran Churches in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein (BELK). Hundreds of worshippers filled the Temple de la Madeleine Reformed church where the Sunday service Continue Reading…