Milestones Ministry -The intent of the Reformation Anniversary Milestone Moment is to assist congregations and homes to participate in the ongoing reformation of the church and outreach to a world still in need of God’s grace and mercy and peace.
In addition there is the Reformation Milestone, an opportunity to revisit and read the scripture quoted by Luther and highlighted in Luther's writings in order to equip us to live it out in our everyday lives. Luther Playmobil - Get creative with this fun toy! How might you use it with children, youth or at an intergenerational event?
Sundays and Seasons with ideas for remembering the Reformation during Lent,
Colaborate with Lutheran Catechism material and the Sourcebook! Be sure to see what the ELCA is curating from around the country for Reformation 500 resources.
In-Character Storytelling by D.Min Al Staggs covers Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and others. Traveling to churches and events he can share through DVD or in person a depiction of these reformers to capture your attention.
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Illustrated Ministry coloring poster includes a variety of themes and references to the Reformation in the illustration. The primary theme of the poster focuses on the five solas: Sola scriptura, Sola fide, Sola gratia, Solus Christus, Soli deo Gloria. There are any number of ways you could use this illustration; here are just a few:
An ELCA Study Guide Celebrating the 500 years since Martin Luther's Treatise: "The Freedom of the Christian."
Reformation with Kids Free Power Point
Debbie Streicher and Janelle Hooper lead workshops on Reformation with Kids. This pp is a result of their workshop and free to all. It has more reformation resources to use with kids than you can imagine! My Word! The Bible for Everyone
Includes intergenerational Rally day resources around Luther, a skit, children's hymnody and more!
From Faith Inkubators:
Luther: The Musical Luther: The Graphic Novel Luther: Coloring Books Luther: Cross+Gen Table Talks Luther: The Soundtrack The Big Class: What Would Luther Do Today? with Presideing Bishop Elizabeth Eaton through ChurchNext could be used with confirmation, HS and adults.
From ELCA Synods:
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Lutherans Among Many:"This study guide celebrates the United Church of Christ’s Reformation heritage by lifting up some of the Reformation’s central claims. There is beauty here. And ugliness too. Inasmuch as ideas can thrill, these ideas are thrilling. Brace yourself."--from the Foreword
500 is a four-session, small-group study for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Check it out a preview and order here. Honoring Our Neighbor's Faith - A book with each chapter explaining the basics of 32 different faiths. |
Books:
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