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A Mighty Fortress

Posted on October 31, 2020 by vanbraman

Many of you know the great hymn that starts “A mighty fortress is our God….” You may even know that it was written by Martin Luther. However you may not know the inspiration for the hymn. Here is a picture … Continue reading →

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Reformationstag and Allerheiligen

Posted on October 30, 2019 by vanbraman

This week in Germany there are two religious holidays. The first holiday is on Thursday. Reformationstag or Reformation Day is observed in the Protestant areas of Germany. The second holiday is on Friday. Allerheiligen or All Saint’s Day is observed … Continue reading →

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