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…
On both sides of the Atlantic, plans are coming together for the English-language premiere of “In God’s Own Country,” Oct. 12-15 and 18-21 at the Meroney Theater, 213 St. Main St. The play is a collaboration between St. John’s Lutheran Church and Piedmont Players Theater, and a key part of Rowan County’s 500th celebration of Continue Reading…
St. John’s Lutheran Church, the largest ELCA congregation in Rowan County, is collaborating on a number of community events in celebration of the Reformation. “We had so many different areas to consider when planning this milestone observation,” says Rob Durocher, St. John’s minister of music and deacon. “We wanted to assemble a calendar with offerings Continue Reading…
JENERA — In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera, invites everyone to attend a special Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17. This service will include all of the congregation’s musical groups and will commemorate the 15th year of the church’s adult Continue Reading…
On Oct. 31, 1517, the monk and theologian Martin Luther posted his “95 Theses” to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, protesting the Roman Catholic Church’s practice of asking payment or “indulgences” for forgiveness of sins. It was the start of what would become known as the Protestant Reformation. Since then, Lutherans and Catholics have Continue Reading…