Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. During the sixteenth century, some German Lutheran churches celebrated an annual thanksgiving day for the Reformation, and in 1667 the festival was set for October 31 or the Sunday prior, since on this date in 1517 Martin Luther posted the Ninety-five Theses on the Wittenberg church door. The point of the festival is the continuing need for perpetual reformation of all churches, rather than Lutheran self-congratulation. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work, that the new covenant God made with us in Christ is written on our hearts. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we can live boldly in God’s triumphant love. Wear RED and join us this Sunday at a ONE Church service at 10:00 as we welcome new members into our congregation to share this rich, reforming tradition together!
image: Luther Rose, TLLC Stained Glass Windows