Reformation Fest
Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a four-event Reformation Fest (reformationfest.org) on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., on the church campus to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Reformation Fest features four events: Disc-Golf Tournament At 9 a.m. the festival will kick off with a disc golf tournament to benefit the Feed My Sheep school food program supporting Alum Creek Elementary School. Festival of Food At 11 a.m., Redeemer Lutheran will offer free food including bratwurst and will open a children’s obstacle course. Reformation Walk Also beginning at 11 a.m., the Reformation Walk will offer a self-guided experience to trace the events that led to the Protestant Reformation, rediscovery of the Gospel, and sweeping changes in the world. There will be 10 interactive stations set up throughout the church. Martin Luther Movie At 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Redeemer will host a free screening of the movie “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World.” Reverend Frank Ruffatto, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, will hold a brief question and answer session between showings. The Protestant Reformation began October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany, when Martin Luther posted his thoughts about theological topics and the practices of the Church. That simple action began the Reformation — a movement that changed Western society. The Gospel of Grace Alone, Faith Alone, and Word Alone was rediscovered.