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The door was never the point.

Why a long list of questions, posted on a church door, still shapes how we read Scripture, worship, and live.

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The church reformed is always to be reforming, according to the Word of God.

Reformed maxim, "Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda"

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1517

Luther publishes the Ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg.

1521

Luther refuses to recant at the Diet of Worms.

1536

Calvin publishes the first edition of the Institutes.

1545

The Council of Trent begins its response.

1648

The Peace of Westphalia ends decades of religious war.

Upcoming events

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31October

Reformation Day service

An evening of hymns, readings, and a message on the theses.

14November

Reading group: The Bondage of the Will

A guided read-through for beginners. No prior study needed.

5December

Reformation history walk

A talk and discussion on the women of the Reformation.

One story, every Sunday

A short Reformation read in your inbox, with a question to discuss at home or in your small group.