October 31, 2010

Reformation Nation Celebration

Trinity Lutheran Seminary, 2199 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209

A joint celebration by Capital University, Trinity Lutheran Seminary and Christ Lutheran Church will herald the 493rd anniversary of the Reformation with a day of fun for all ages.

Held at Trinity Seminary, events include:
• 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. – Interactive Lutheran Fair
Games, crafts and activities for children and adults.

• 3-5 p.m. – Hymns, Music and Drama featuring performing artist Al Staggs
Acclaimed for his powerful dramatic portrayals of significant Christians such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Oscar Romero, performing artist Al Staggs presents the world premiere of his performance about the life of Martin Luther. The Reformation Celebration will also be the debut of a new musical piece by May Schwarz, director of the Master of Arts in Church Music Program at Trinity.

• 5 to 6 p.m. – Boxed Meals provided by Freshbox Catering
Each boxed meal includes your choice of a gourmet sandwich, kettle chips, pickle, apple and chocolate-covered Oreo.

Meals are $9 each (payable at the event) and must be reserved by Oct. 25. To reserve a meal, contact Joy Schroeder at jschroeder@tlsohio.edu. The boxed meals are being provided by Freshbox Catering, a catering business and social enterprise founded by Capital graduate Joe DeLoss '06. The proceeds benefit work-training programs at Faith Mission Homeless Shelters.

• 6 to 8 p.m. – "Luther" movie and discussion

Participants are invited to bring a can of food for the LSS Food Pantry and/or items for health kits for Lutheran World Relief. Go to www.lwr.org/beinvolved/healthkit.asp for a list of needed items.

Led by Martin Luther and John Calvin, the Reformation is a religious movement that took place in the 16th century and became the basis for the beginnings of Protestantism. Most scholars place the beginnings of the Reformation with the publication of Luther's 95 Theses on Oct. 31, 1517.

"We're very excited to have an event of this magnitude to celebrate the Reformation," said Capital sophomore Matthew Hazzard, a member of the planning committee. "This is a great way for the three institutions that share the same roots to celebrate our Lutheran heritage. This is who we are." Open to the public, the celebration encourages non-Lutherans "to see who Lutherans are today and where we came from," Hazzard said.

In addition to Hazzard, the Reformation Celebration planning committee includes: Denny Asp, director of Church Relations, Capital University; Wray Bryant, assistant professor of religion, Capital University; Ruth Fortis, pastor to the community, Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Tim Iseringhausen, pastor, Christ Lutheran Church; Amy Oehlschlaeger, pastor, Capital University; and Joy Schroeder, Bergener Professor of Theology and Religion at Capital and Trinity.

For more information about the Reformation Celebration, contact Joy Schroeder at jschroeder@tlsohio.edu.

Trinity Lutheran Seminary is located at 2199 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43209.