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…
Reformation Capstone Worship – Lutherans in both the North and South Carolina Synods are encouraged to attend the capstone worship at Covenant Presbyterian in Charlotte held at 2 p.m. Sept. 23. ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton will preach. Choirs and other musical groups from Newberry College and Lenoir-Rhyne University will participate, as well as Continue Reading…
Many churches are celebrating the 500th year of the Reformation. Diamond City’s Lutheran Church will participate in a Renaissance Celebration in Mountain Home on Oct. 21, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. If you have a talent you would like to share, such as a Continue Reading…
Fifty tickets are left for a special viewing of “Martin Luther: An Idea that Changed the World.” The people of Grace Lutheran Church invite everyone to help them celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The film will be shown at Cinemark Movies 8 in Paris. Sandra Schmidt, treasurer Continue Reading…
The fall women’s gathering at St. Paul Lutheran Church will feature a portrayal of Katharina von Bora Luther, wife of Martin Luther, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. The event is 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. Muriel Johannesen will play von Bora Luther. Continue Reading…