Reformation Anniversary

On 31 October, Lutherans around the globe commemorate the anniversary of the Reformation.

Each year, LWF’s Communion Office provides multi-lingual worship materials and other online resources to help individuals and churches pray and reflect together on the meaning of Reformation in our contemporary context.

“For us Lutherans this is a hopeful step on the journey towards the shared Eucharistic table,
“For us Lutherans this is a hopeful step on the journey towards the shared Eucharistic table,
“For us Lutherans this is a hopeful step on the journey towards the shared Eucharistic table,
A hopeful step for Lutheran-Catholic couples
news
23 Feb 2018
  • Communion
  • Unity
The Lund Cross is a symbol of this milestone in ecumenial relations. It will be accessible to visitors and pilgrims in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
The Lund Cross is a symbol of this milestone in ecumenial relations. It will be accessible to visitors and pilgrims in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
The Lund Cross is a symbol of this milestone in ecumenial relations. It will be accessible to visitors and pilgrims in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
Lund Cross placed in chapel of the Ecumenical Center
news
18 Jan 2018
  • Communion
  • Unity
Artist Christian Chavarría Ayala with the cross created for the Joint commemoration. Photo: LWF
Artist Christian Chavarría Ayala with the cross created for the Joint commemoration. Photo: LWF
Artist Christian Chavarría Ayala with the cross created for the Joint commemoration. Photo: LWF
Dedication of the Lund Cross
event
12 Jan 2018
  • Communion
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Large colorful choir crowd singing and dancing at the 500 years commemoration anniversary in Ethiopia. Photo: Tsion Alemayehu
Large colorful choir crowd singing and dancing at the 500 years commemoration anniversary in Ethiopia. Photo: Tsion Alemayehu
Large colorful choir crowd singing and dancing at the 500 years commemoration anniversary in Ethiopia. Photo: Tsion Alemayehu
Ethiopian Church Marks Reformation Anniversary, Urging Peace, Love and Equality
news
19 Dec 2017
  • Churches
  • Theology
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge preaching. Photo: IELCO
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge preaching. Photo: IELCO
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge preaching. Photo: IELCO
With stones in our hands to build bridges of reconciliation
news
20 Nov 2017
  • Theology
Postage stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: LWF
Postage stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: LWF
Postage stamp commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: LWF
Vatican issues commemorative Reformation stamp
news
23 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Governance
Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and LCA Bishop John Henderson have signed a joint statement issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: Ben Macmahon
Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and LCA Bishop John Henderson have signed a joint statement issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: Ben Macmahon
Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and LCA Bishop John Henderson have signed a joint statement issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: Ben Macmahon
An opportunity to talk about God in new ways
news
14 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Unity
High-level guests at the church service marking the return of the Cathedral St Peter and Paul. Photo: ELKRAS/Elena Djakiwa
High-level guests at the church service marking the return of the Cathedral St Peter and Paul. Photo: ELKRAS/Elena Djakiwa
High-level guests at the church service marking the return of the Cathedral St Peter and Paul. Photo: ELKRAS/Elena Djakiwa
A day of reconciliation in Moscow
news
9 Nov 2017
  • Churches
  • Theology
LCP President Rev. Antonio D. Reyes (second right) joins officials of the Philippine Lutheran Youth League and the young reformers at the commemorative plaque renaming the century-old tamarind tree as the LCP Tree. Photo: Ely Hernandez
LCP President Rev. Antonio D. Reyes (second right) joins officials of the Philippine Lutheran Youth League and the young reformers at the commemorative plaque renaming the century-old tamarind tree as the LCP Tree. Photo: Ely Hernandez
LCP President Rev. Antonio D. Reyes (second right) joins officials of the Philippine Lutheran Youth League and the young reformers at the commemorative plaque renaming the century-old tamarind tree as the LCP Tree. Photo: Ely Hernandez
‘Luther Gardens’ in the Philippines
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8 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Churches