On Reformation Day, we explore Jesus’ words in John 8:31–36 and discover that freedom is more than independence. As we remain in relationship with Christ, we come to know the truth, are transformed into God’s image, and are invited to join God’s work of redeeming the world.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, Reformation Sunday
Copyright acknowledgements: Music covered under Augsburg Fortress License #SB135131, CCLI License #1141706, One License #738128-A. Scripture from New Revised Standard Version Bible, © 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. Liturgy: Text Acknowledgement for Behold, I Make All Things New. Music: Benjamin Splichal Larson. Purchased by SOTC, 2019. Gathering: A Mighty Fortress is Our God. Text and Music: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship. Text and Music: © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Hymn of the Day: Built on a Rock. Text: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; tr. Carl Doving, 1867-1937, adapt. Music: Ludvig M. Lindeman, 1812-1887. Text: © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Covered under One License subscription. Sending Song: Send Us Out. Text and Music: James Hersch. Text andMusic: © 1994 Dakota Road Music. Covered under One License subscription.