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…
Pennsylvania Dutch Celebration: Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Reading, celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation Sept. 10. New Horizon Band performs in church pavilion 3 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther and his wife Katie (played by Pastor Newhart and Kathy Fegley) visit in church sanctuary at 4 p.m. to describe Continue Reading…
In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Gloria Dei has begun a study exploring the Lutheran churches in America with focus on Rowan County. 1908 Statesville Blvd. Host pastor Rev. John Tucker. Click here to read this calendar posting as part of a complete Reformation anniversary list.
It’s the dawning of a new age. That’s the way Lutherans and Roman Catholics in the Minong and Solon Springs churches are describing an ecumenical worship service planned for 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Minong. The worship celebrates the healing of five centuries of conflict between Lutherans and Roman Catholics that began Continue Reading…
Martin Marty, Lutheran pastor, retired University of Chicago professor, author, has a new a book on Martin Luther’s “95 Theses” as 500th anniversary approaches, believes that a new Reformation, spanning denominations, would have to focus on “a recovery of love and justice.” Ordained a Lutheran minister 65 years ago, Marty taught for 35 years at Continue Reading…