{"id":8244,"date":"2017-11-16T19:03:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T19:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/?p=8244"},"modified":"2022-01-25T20:29:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:29:44","slug":"an-occasion-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/2017\/11\/16\/an-occasion-to-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"An occasion to celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Augsburg held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, Augsburg was honored to host ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for two events: the Christensen Symposium, which focused on interfaith friendships, and a panel discussion with representatives of #DecolonizeLutheranism, a grassroots movement challenging long-held patterns of white power and privilege in the ELCA and stereotypes of what it means to be Lutheran.<\/p>\n

The series continued in October, in observance of Heritage Day, when Mary Lowe<\/strong><\/a>, associate professor of religion, invited community members to consider Martin Luther\u2019s perspectives on bodies and creation. Lowe explained how\u2014even today\u2014Luther\u2019s theology relates to complex issues. Lowe discussed themes related to climate change, gender and sexuality, abuse, and deforestation.<\/p>\n

In November, award-winning musical group The Rose Ensemble presented \u201cWelcome the People: The Musical Legacy of the Reformation.\u201d The ensemble creates musical performances and educational programs that connect audiences to compelling stories of human history, culture, and spirituality from around the world.<\/p>\n

The celebration ends with this year\u2019s Advent Vespers, the theme of which is inspired by Luther\u2019s hymn, \u201cFrom Heaven Above.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0augsburg.edu\/ccv\/events\u00a0to learn more about how Augsburg honored Luther’s legacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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