500 Anniversary of the Reformation

Shortened Luther movie now on Netflix

A one-hour version of “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” will be available for two years on the streaming service.

Reformation Relevance: Preaching on the preaching of John the Baptizer

This is the final entry in the 2017 “Reformation Relevance” series.

Reformation Relevance: The marks of the Church

Indicating where the Church is located are God’s Word; Holy Baptism; the Sacrament of the Altar; the Office of the Keys; called ministers; prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God; and the sacred cross.

Commission on Theology and Church Relations prepares Bible studies on doctrine of justification

The first of the Bible studies, “Justifying Christmas,” will be available in mid-November.

October ‘Lutheran Witness’ goes all out for Reformation

500th anniversary issue brings the past to bear on the present.

‘The word did everything’

Excerpted from Luther’s Works, “The Second Sermon, March 10, 1522, Monday after Invocavit.”

CHI exhibit features books, coins from Luther’s time

An exhibit at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis features rare books and coins from the time of Martin Luther and the Reformation.

Exhibit of Reformation-era books coming to Concordia, Chicago

The exhibit at Concordia University Chicago featuring 35 items from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries opens Oct. 8.

Follow in Luther’s footsteps with new Reformation resources

Three new resources complement those that are already available to help congregations, groups and individuals celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this fall.

Photo essay: A Soft and Fuzzy Impact

High-school students in Northrop, Minn., assemble Christian care kits with blankets and other items for local agencies.

New from CPH: ‘Lutheranism 101 — All About Jesus’

The new book is the seventh in Concordia Publishing House’s “Lutheranism 101” series and is on sale through March 27.

KFUO Audio: Professor Schmitt discusses new ‘Preach the Word’ project

Dr. David Schmitt, professor of homiletics at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, talks about the new “Preach the Word” project during an interview with KFUO Radio host Rev. Jonathan Fisk.

Black convocation to offer ‘inspiring, helpful’ sessions

Registration is open for the 2017 LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, set for July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.

LCMS congregations may host free screening of new Luther movie

Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations can host a screening of the new full-length film “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” at a movie theater in their community.

Free resources can help congregations celebrate 500th Reformation anniversary

The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an excellent opportunity for congregations to proclaim the Gospel in their communities.