The twenty-fifth Reformation Day at Emory will be held on Thursday, October 25, and takes as its theme, The Kessler Collection after Twenty-Five Years.This year’s program celebrates the first twenty-five years of the Kessler Collection by noting its value for scholars, students and the church.
Door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg to which Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses on October 31, 1517, sparking the Reformation.
Schedule includes
10 a.m. “The Spirit in Worship: Lutheran Theology of the Activity of the Holy Spirit in Hearing God’s Word.”, Rev. Jan Rippentrop, Cannon Chapel
11 a.m. Chapel service, Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Dean, The School of Theology, Sewanee: The University of the South, preaching, Cannon Chapel
12 p.m. Luncheon Musical Program, Rev. Barbara Day Miller, Associate Dean of Worship and Music, and The Candler Singers. Please make reservations for the luncheon by calling 404.727.6352 or emailing candleralum@emory.edu.
1:45 p.m. "A Living, Daring Confidence," Bishop Mark S. Hanson, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Cannon Chapel
3:30 p.m. “The Man Who Loosed Luther’s German Tongue: New Approaches to Johann Tetzel”, Dr. Dewey W. Kramer, Sanctuary, Cannon Chapel
The Lecture by Jurgen Moltmann at Reformation Day 2011 at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Lecture title is "Sun of Righteousness, Arise!"The justification of Sinners and Victims, from Martin Luther to Mar...
The Reluctant Revolutionary,
PBS site for the film on Luther, has some great stories, quotes, trivia.
And we always have a little groan worthy humor. See Lutherans
First Five Freedoms is proud to join Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law, The Temple, and All Saints Episcopal Church for "Faith, Law, & Democracy: A Community Conversation on the Public Good and the Rule of Law" on Tuesday June 2. We hope you will consider joining us for this important discussion. Americans across the political spectrum are grappling with a shared unease: the feeling that something foundational is slipping. Trust in institutions is eroding. The norms that once governed public life are contested. And the concept of the public good — the idea that we share a common stake in fair, just, and accountable governance — is increasingly hard to find in our public discourse. This program brings together faith leaders, legal experts, and engaged community members for an evening of honest conversation about what is at stake. Hosted at All Saints Episcopal Church and co-presented by The Temple, Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law (GLRL), and First Five Freedoms, the event weaves together spiritual reflection, legal analysis, and civic dialogue to address one central question: What does it mean to protect the rule of law — and why does it matter for all of us, right now? The evening will include reflection, analysis, and discussion designed to:
Faith, Law & Democracy, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, 634 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30308. Featured speakers include: Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life, All Saints’ Episcopal Church; Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Associate Rabbi, The Temple; Jill Steinberg, former U.S. Attorney for Georgia’s Southern District; Al Pearson, former University of Georgia Law professor; Richard Griffiths, retired journalist, and president emeritus of the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Registration for this event is free. Complimentary parking, food, and refreshments. REGISTER HERE
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