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…
Members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls gathered recently to honor church history by playing with Legos. Yes, really. About 70 people, ages 4 to 94, spent 90 minutes chatting, talking and working together to assemble a massive Luther Rose in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The group used project Continue Reading…
First Lutheran Church of Sioux Rapids invites you to attend the celebration of 500 years of the Reformation of the Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 23, with a 5K Walk/Fun Run and pork patty meal. 5K will start and finish at First Lutheran Church, 716 1st Street, Sioux Rapids, with registration at 9:00 am. Fee is $20 and Continue Reading…
Make plans for the Reformation Capstone Worship for Lutherans in both the North and South Carolina Synods. The event will take place at Covenant Presbyterian in Charlotte held at 2 p.m. Sept. 23. ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton will preach. Click here to read the event posting online at the-dispatch.com.
In observation of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Midland Lutheran Church will host a film series beginning Sept. 9. The films will begin at 6 p.m. and there will be discussion afterward. Guests may bring potluck snacks. The Reformation began Oct. 31, 1517, with the publication of Martin Luther’s “Ninety-Five Theses” urging changes in Continue Reading…