Bringing the Light of Christ to the Community!

In 2009, Reformation is celeberating its 140th anniversary as a congregation, and the 75th anniversary in our current location. To celebrate and commemorate this heritage, we have planned special events throughout the year:

• Anniversary Cantata by Music Director Paul Leavitt. The premiere of this commisioned work is scheduled for Sunday, November 22nd, 2009, at 3:00 pm
• Music Series, planned by Music Director and Music, Worship and the Arts Committee
• Sermon Series on the stations of the life of Jesus as depictetd in the Stained Glass Windows, presented by Pastor Braaten;
• Series of Guest Preachers:
  

  Rev. Dr. Wanda McNeill	Assoc. Pastor 1991-2006	Feb. 8
  Rev. Greg Gaertner	Intern 2003-2004	July 5
  Margaret Kelly	Intern 2007-2008	Aug. 2
  Rev. Sandra Shaw	Intern 2002-2003	Aug. 30
  Rev. Cecilie Strommen	Embassy of Norway	Sept. 6
  Rev. Dr. Paul Wee	Sr. Pastor 1998-2000	Sept. 20
  Rev. Roger Dahlin	Int. Pastor 2000-2001	Oct. 4
  Rev. Jan Lookingbill	Intern 1970-1971	Oct. 18
  Rev. Richard Graham	Bishop, Metro DC Synod	Oct. 25
  Rev. Dr. Cooper-White	Pres., LTS Gettysburg	Nov. 1
  Rev. Dr. Phil Krey	Pres., LTS Philadelphia	Nov. 15
  Rev. Dr. Arnold Keller	Pastor Emeritus	TBD

• Church of the Reformation’s History Book, headed by George Hutchinson
• Oral History Project, headed by Margot Lyddane
• Women’s History Project, headed by Rosina Mason
• Exhibits of Historic Memorabilia in the exhibit case now restored and placed in the Blue Room; led by Philip Moeller
• Women’s Anniversary Luncheon, organized by Valerie Platz. The Luncheon will be held Sunday, June 7, at 11:00 am.
• Congregational Anniversary Dinner, organized by Valerie Platz. The Dinner is planned for Saturday, October 24.
• Architectural Tour of Capitol Hill Churches to benefit Capitol Hill Group Ministry, conceptualized and initiated by Sarah Stauderman and Martha Mihaly Black. The tour will take place Sunday, June 20, 2009.
• 140th Charter Anniversary, Tuesday, October 27
• 75th Sanctuary Dedication Anniversary, with Sanctuary Rededication on Sunday, November 8

We hope that in these events you will find new venues for spiritual reflection and fellowship that will resonate with your interests and talents, and we encourage you to help us bring the initiatives to fruition.

To contribute and to participate in any and all of the events, just contact the people listed above, or the Anniversary Committee chairs Nancy Pfahl or George Hutchinson.