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This week in Christian history: Willow Creek Community Church opens, Knights Templar arrested, Henry Martyn dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.
Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. | Wikimedia Commons/Gabriel Lerma via Ianphilpot https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Willow_Creek_Community_Church_sign.jpg

Christian history is filled with moments that shaped the Church, from milestones and triumphs to tragedies and controversies, as well as the lasting impact of influential believers.

Every week brings anniversaries of events spanning more than 2,000 years, some well-known and others largely forgotten.

Here are three notable events remembered this week in Christian history, including the first service at Willow Creek Community Church, the Knights Templar being arrested, and the death of Henry Martyn.

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