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…
Saturdays in July are a great time for getting away and taking a little road trip to a nearby community. Lutheran churches throughout northwestern Ohio are hoping you’ll consider them as a spot to visit and learn some history. Twenty-two locations will hold open houses or presentations for the Reformation Crawl. All will be open Continue Reading…
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the protestant reformation, which was initiated by Martin Luther in 1517. The Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is recognizing the anniversary by organizing a “Reformation 500 Crawl” on two Saturdays, July 29 and Oct. 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants are Continue Reading…
FINDLAY – The Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will open its churches throughout Northwest Ohio on two Saturdays this year to celebrate the 500th Anniversary Year of the Protestant Reformation that was initiated by Martin Luther in 1517. The ELCA churches will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 Continue Reading…
On Sunday, Sept. 24, an area-wide celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church in Andover at 4 p.m. One of the features of the service will be an anthem by an ecumenical mass choir. Persons from all denominations interested in joining the choir can contact Carol Brockhouse Continue Reading…