The Anniversaries Continue. In 2017, we observed the 500th anniversary of the Reformation; in 2018, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) is observing the centennial anniversary of its reorganization. A series of historical centennial readings will be posted each week entitled: “Proclaim the Wonders God Has Done: 1918–2018” as the ELS celebrates one hundred years of grace. Although this year the ELS is observing the 100th anniversary of reorganization, the synod has its roots in the former Norwegian Synod which was organized in southern Wisconsin in 1853. The Norwegian Synod was a liturgical church body which sought to maintain the doctrine and liturgy of the State Church of Norway. (continued next week)
