Welcome to Cross and Crown Lutheran Church.

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October 26th is Reformation Sunday! This is when we remember the founder of our denomination, Martin Luther, and all that he did and taught. Of course we do not worship him, as Martin Luther was just a person, and not God. He was, however, a wonderful theologian and teacher. In 1517, Luther set off a wildfire controversy across Europe - which would eventually travel the world. He insisted that the people be given access to the Bible in their own language, that everyone learn they have direct communication with God without the intermediaries of priests or a pope, and that we are all saved by grace alone, not by any good works we do. On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther started this movement by nailing 95 theses (95 points of disagreement) to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. So now, the Sunday before or on October 31st each year, we remember this historic event. We often wear the color red, the color associated with the Holy Spirit, as we thank the Holy Spirit for beginning this movement in the Church 500+ years ago. I'll see you at church this Sunday where we will recall this world-changing event, and discuss what that means for us here today! 

Reformation Joy,  

Pastor Stephanie  

office@crossandcrownlutheran.org