REFORMATION 500 Resources
The Church Reformed, Always Reforming
10 Reasons Why I Love This Church click here
This Church click here
Common Lutheran Understandings click here
Lutheran Theology: God at Work in the World by Jeremy Myers.click here for Webinar
Curriculum: click here.
Handout for curriculum: click here
Video Clip (stand alone or supplement to the curriculum): Click Here
Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read the Bible by Jeremy Myers
Webinar: Click here
Curriculum: Click here
Handout for Curriculum: Click here
Video Clip (stand alone or supplement to the curriculum): Click here
Christian History Institute
for more information click here
13 study modules featuring brief history, excerpts from primary source documents, study questions, include modules on Luther’s Small Catechism and Luther on Romans, as well as on other reformers such as John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, John Calvin.
“Torchlighters” is a series of animations for kids, include several on Reformation leaders.
DVDs can be ordered (fairly reasonable prices) including dramatizations about Wycliffe, Hus, Martin Luther (including the classic 1950s black and white film), and Katie Luther.
Other products include a Martin Luther timeline ($1.99) and Reformation-related issues of Christian History Magazine.
Creative Communications for the Parish
www.creativecommunications.com
Products include booklets, bookmarks, bulletin covers and Reformation 500 bulletin inserts, key tags, magnets, mugs, placements, etc. and a paper stand-up “traveling Martin Luther.”
German Reformation Anniversary website
www.luther2017.de/en
This website provides a wide variety of articles related to the “Luther Decade”—the ten years leading up to the 500th Anniversary with articles about Luther, other reformers, events, issues, etc. Most is translated into English (sometimes a little stilted.) There are articles about Luther and music, Luther and the Jews, the posting of the 95 Theses, etc. Great fun to explore.
ELCA
www.elca500.org
News, resources, events among ELCA partners, networks, synods, congregations. Lots of links.
Lutheran World Federation
https://2017.lutheranworld.org
Information and resources related to the LWF Reformation anniversary theme: “Liberated by God’s Grace” and its three subthemes: Salvation—not for sale (past); Human beings—not for sale (present); Creation—not for sale (future).
North Carolina Synod, ELCA
www.nclutheran.org/events/docs/2016-Ever-Reforming-Reformation500-Study.pdf
www.nclutheran.org/events/docs/2016-Ever-Reforming-Coloring-Pages.pdf
A 44-session cross-generational collection of lessons for small groups, circles, Sunday school, adult forums, etc. Intended for a wide audience (middle school through adult) to be taught by a wide range of teachers/facilitators (not just pastors.) Accompanied by a coloring book with one page for each of the 44 sessions.
Augsburg Fortress
www.augsburgfortress.org
Reformation 500 Sourcebook; Anniversary Resources for Congregations
A thorough and very helpful resource, not just for the Reformation anniversary, but also for congregational and other church anniversaries.
Select Learning
www.selectlearning.org/store/all/reformation-roots-dvd
A high definition series bringing to life the stories and struggles of the Reformation still impacting us today. Each session is 20-30 minutes long and is accompanied by a study guide designed for 50-60 minutes of class time.
Featured presenters include: Martin Marty, Hans Wiersma, Phil Adamo, Mark Tranvik, Mickey Mattox, Victoria Christmas, Darrell Jodock, Mickey McCormick, Ron Rittgers, Robert Christman, Laruel Carrington, Kirsi Stjerna, Euan Kerr Cameron, Mark Valeri, Eric Carlson, William Cahoy and Shawn Colberg.
Full series can be purchased for $74.95. However, through the above link, you can access 10 approximately 5 minute video clips on different aspects of the Reformation at no charge. These could be helpful as discussion starters.
Eco-Reformation
www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org/500th-anniversary-of-the-reformation
Helpful resources for communities and congregations thinking about marking the anniversary of the Reformation, particularly with respect to a shared responsibility to care for creation.
The Church Reformed, Always Reforming
10 Reasons Why I Love This Church click here
This Church click here
Common Lutheran Understandings click here
Lutheran Theology: God at Work in the World by Jeremy Myers.click here for Webinar
Curriculum: click here.
Handout for curriculum: click here
Video Clip (stand alone or supplement to the curriculum): Click Here
Lutheran Theology: How Lutherans Read the Bible by Jeremy Myers
Webinar: Click here
Curriculum: Click here
Handout for Curriculum: Click here
Video Clip (stand alone or supplement to the curriculum): Click here
Christian History Institute
for more information click here
13 study modules featuring brief history, excerpts from primary source documents, study questions, include modules on Luther’s Small Catechism and Luther on Romans, as well as on other reformers such as John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, John Calvin.
“Torchlighters” is a series of animations for kids, include several on Reformation leaders.
DVDs can be ordered (fairly reasonable prices) including dramatizations about Wycliffe, Hus, Martin Luther (including the classic 1950s black and white film), and Katie Luther.
Other products include a Martin Luther timeline ($1.99) and Reformation-related issues of Christian History Magazine.
Creative Communications for the Parish
www.creativecommunications.com
Products include booklets, bookmarks, bulletin covers and Reformation 500 bulletin inserts, key tags, magnets, mugs, placements, etc. and a paper stand-up “traveling Martin Luther.”
German Reformation Anniversary website
www.luther2017.de/en
This website provides a wide variety of articles related to the “Luther Decade”—the ten years leading up to the 500th Anniversary with articles about Luther, other reformers, events, issues, etc. Most is translated into English (sometimes a little stilted.) There are articles about Luther and music, Luther and the Jews, the posting of the 95 Theses, etc. Great fun to explore.
ELCA
www.elca500.org
News, resources, events among ELCA partners, networks, synods, congregations. Lots of links.
Lutheran World Federation
https://2017.lutheranworld.org
Information and resources related to the LWF Reformation anniversary theme: “Liberated by God’s Grace” and its three subthemes: Salvation—not for sale (past); Human beings—not for sale (present); Creation—not for sale (future).
North Carolina Synod, ELCA
www.nclutheran.org/events/docs/2016-Ever-Reforming-Reformation500-Study.pdf
www.nclutheran.org/events/docs/2016-Ever-Reforming-Coloring-Pages.pdf
A 44-session cross-generational collection of lessons for small groups, circles, Sunday school, adult forums, etc. Intended for a wide audience (middle school through adult) to be taught by a wide range of teachers/facilitators (not just pastors.) Accompanied by a coloring book with one page for each of the 44 sessions.
Augsburg Fortress
www.augsburgfortress.org
Reformation 500 Sourcebook; Anniversary Resources for Congregations
A thorough and very helpful resource, not just for the Reformation anniversary, but also for congregational and other church anniversaries.
Select Learning
www.selectlearning.org/store/all/reformation-roots-dvd
A high definition series bringing to life the stories and struggles of the Reformation still impacting us today. Each session is 20-30 minutes long and is accompanied by a study guide designed for 50-60 minutes of class time.
Featured presenters include: Martin Marty, Hans Wiersma, Phil Adamo, Mark Tranvik, Mickey Mattox, Victoria Christmas, Darrell Jodock, Mickey McCormick, Ron Rittgers, Robert Christman, Laruel Carrington, Kirsi Stjerna, Euan Kerr Cameron, Mark Valeri, Eric Carlson, William Cahoy and Shawn Colberg.
Full series can be purchased for $74.95. However, through the above link, you can access 10 approximately 5 minute video clips on different aspects of the Reformation at no charge. These could be helpful as discussion starters.
Eco-Reformation
www.lutheransrestoringcreation.org/500th-anniversary-of-the-reformation
Helpful resources for communities and congregations thinking about marking the anniversary of the Reformation, particularly with respect to a shared responsibility to care for creation.