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Welcome
to the ELCA Wittenberg Center website. Here you can
explore the many
study and learning opportunities sponsored or hosted by the
Wittenberg Center.
- Interested in joining a study tour
or one of our many other events
in 2008
or beyond? Click here to
view upcoming programs.
- Interested in planning a travel program?
Click here to view a
considerations check list.
- Interested in planning a
sabbatical in the "Land of Luther" (map)? ,
Click here.
- Calling all
Synods -- join your fellow Christians from your
companion synod in exploring your roots and heritage
together during the Reformation Decade -- 2008 -2017
-- Why not set a date to meet in Wittenberg?
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"Luther Kommt"
Luther is coming -- so read the
flyers in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Luther will arrive in
Wittenberg (again) on September 20, 2008 -- and will be rowed across the
Elbe River by Pastor Friedrich Schorlemmer -- all as part of a
larger celebration --
September 20-21, 2008.
Martin Luther first came to
Wittenberg in 1508. In 1517, he went public with the 95
Theses changing the religious landscape forever.
This time, Wittenberg is inviting
its citizens, fellow Germans and the world
to remember and celebrate the Reformation heritage. On
September 20, there will be the opening of the Lutheran World
Federation, Luther Garden. That evening, the Old
City will become the stage as lights, music and drama
celebrate Luther's arrival. On September 21, LWF
President and ELCA Presiding Bishop, Mark Hanson, will
preach at a special worship service in the Castle
Church.
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Thanksgiving in Wittenberg The Center is working
with Lutheran Campus Ministry to invite students who
will be abroad and "in the neighborhood" to come to
Wittenberg from Friday, Nov. 28th thru Sunday, Nov.
30th. We will provide overnight lodging in the
Wittenberg Youth Hostel, the turkey dinner (on
Saturday), a tour of Wittenberg and a program. For
details,
Contact
Center. |
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Spring
Break in Luther Land: It is not too early to
think about Spring Break 2009. We welcomed student
groups from six different US campuses. We encourage campus
pastors to contact the Wittenberg Center to consider a
Spring travel program that includes, Brakin' in
Wittenberg.
Click
here for details. |
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10th
Anniversary Program -- April 15 -27-- Join Directors
Steve and Jean Godsall-Myers who will lead this special
program that will allow us to enjoy and celebrate the
many spiritual and learning resources the Center has
developed in its first 10 years. Speical guest,
Professor Kathryn 'Kit' Kleinhans from Wartburg College,
will share her insights and perspectives along the way.
For information
Contact Center
or click for
registration materials. |
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20
years after "Die Wende" -- the Fall of the Wall
-- In the Fall of 2009, many cities in Germany
, especially in the former East Germany (including
Wittenberg), will be remembering the events of the Fall
of 1989 and the Peaceful Revolution that led to the
collapse of the Communist governments in the East the
opening up of borders and the bcoming down of walls.
The Center is ready to work with groups, especially
university and college groups who might want to include
a visit to important sites -- Leipzig, Berlin -- in a
Wittenberg-based program focusing on the Fall of the
Wall. Please contact us. |
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While 2017 will be a special year in
Wittenberg, the city will begin to anticipate the 500th
Jubilee with special events, presentations, conferences,
concerts and worship services as part
of the Luther Decade. The
ELCA Wittenberg Center e.V. looks forward to finding ways to
share the Reformation spirit of Wittenberg with the many
who will be taking part in our programs during the
next 10 years.
Please consider how your congregation or Synod can join
the Luther Decade, perhaps enhancing your experience
with a trip to Luther's Land. |
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Download
the July - September 2008
edition of the missionary newsletter,
Miteinander
here!
[pdf file] |
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Online
Sabbatical
and Journey planner Lots
of information about the "Land of Luther", the "Friends
of Luther" and the "Times of Luther". |
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