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

The former Andrews Methodist Church is the International Mother's Day Shrine, pictured April 22, 2008, in Grafton, W.Va., where Mother's Day began 100 years ago. The founder, Anna Jarvis wanted the first Mother's Day service to be held in the former church, where her mother taught Sunday school for more than 20 years.
The former Andrews Methodist Church is the International Mother's Day Shrine, pictured April 22, 2008, in Grafton, W.Va., where Mother's Day began 100 years ago. The founder, Anna Jarvis wanted the first Mother's Day service to be held in the former church, where her mother taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. | AP Images / James J. Lee

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.

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