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In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Newberry College will host a three-day celebration to commemorate and educate about this momentous period in Christian history.

When Martin Luther, a German monk and theology professor, posted his 95 Thesis in Wittenberg on Oct. 31, 1517, the resulting debate about Christian doctrine and practice shaped the course of Christianity in the Western world for the next 500 years.

“It is fitting that this historic celebration should be held at Newberry College,” said Reformation Celebration organizer Denise Reid. “Martin Luther was, after all, a professor of theology at Wittenberg when he posted the 95 Theses.”

Newberry College has partnered with local community members and alumni to plan a variety of activities, including a worship service, documentary film, reenactment and other events meant to be educational and entertaining. The activities will be hosted on the Newberry campus, Newberry Opera House and Half Full Coffee and Wine Bar.

REFORMATION CELEBRATION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, OCT. 26, 2017

BEER AND HYMNS

6 p.m., Half Full Coffee and Wine Bar (1402 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108)

Beer is optional, singing is encouraged, making friends is required! Hymn celebration will be led by Jay Gamelin.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 2017

FILM – “MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD”

2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Newberry Opera House

The PBS film, “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World,” features the story of Martin Luther and how his ideas influenced Protestant Reformation.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28, 2017

FILM – “MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD”

2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Newberry Opera House

The PBS film, “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World,” features the story of Martin Luther and how his ideas influenced Protestant Reformation.

“THE REFORMATION OF LUTHER AND THE WOODCUT” with DR. M. PATRICK GRAHAM

4:30 p.m., Newberry Opera House

Dr. M. Patrick Graham is the Margaret A. Pitts Professor Emeritus of Theological Bibliography at the Candler School of Theology (Emory University), where he led the development of the Kessler Reformation Collection for 23 years. In his illustrated lecture, five key uses of the Reformation woodcut will be elaborated, testimony to the great reformer’s genius and ability to inspire his followers in their common work.

SUNDAY, OCT. 29, 2017

REFORMATION REENACTMENT “KATHERINE LUTHER: A BURR TO A TOPCOAT”

9:15 a.m., Holland Hall Lobby

COFFEE, DONUTS AND REFORMATION EXHIBIT

9:30 a.m., Holland Hall Lobby

REFORMATION CELEBRATION SERVICE

10:30 a.m., Wiles Chapel

REFORMATION CELEBRATION LUNCH

Noon, Kaufmann Hall Café

Lunch is $9.50 + tax for adults and youth; children five and under eat free.

To help us plan for food, please RSVP for lunch to anne.smith@newberry.edu or 803.321.5363 with an estimated number attending.

CONCERT – MUSIC OF THE REFORMATION

2 p.m., Wiles Chapel

The Newberry College Department of Music will feature a performance of choral and organ music that symbolizes and celebrates the Reformation.