This week in Christian history: First Mother’s Day service, Martin Luther’s books burned, Wisconsin v. Yoder

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.
Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, tragedies, triumphs, notable births and deaths.
Some events, spanning more than 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the first Mother’s Day church service, the burning of Martin Luther’s books in England, and the Wisconsin v. Yoder decision.




