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麻豆区 held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, 麻豆区 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.

The series continued in October, in observance of Heritage Day, when , associate professor of religion, invited community members to consider Martin Luther鈥檚 perspectives on bodies and creation. Lowe explained how鈥攅ven today鈥擫uther鈥檚 theology relates to complex issues. Lowe discussed themes related to climate change, gender and sexuality, abuse, and deforestation.

In November, award-winning musical group The Rose Ensemble presented 鈥淲elcome the People: The Musical Legacy of the Reformation.鈥� The ensemble creates musical performances and educational programs that connect audiences to compelling stories of human history, culture, and spirituality from around the world.

The celebration ends with this year鈥檚 Advent Vespers, the theme of which is inspired by Luther鈥檚 hymn, 鈥淔rom Heaven Above.鈥�

Visit聽augsburg.edu/ccv/events聽to learn more about how 麻豆区 honored Luther’s legacy.