Every fall, the students of Evangel Classical School turn our campus into a medieval village to give thanks for what God did through the Protestant Reformation. There are food booths built and run by students, costumes, contests, singing, and plenty of laughter. This year the gates are open. Bring your family, come hungry, and get a taste of what feasting at ECS is like.
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What is Reformation Day?
On October 31, 1517, a monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, protesting the sale of forgiveness for money. That spark lit the Protestant Reformation. Over the next generation, men like Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, and William Tyndale risked, and sometimes gave, their lives to put the Bible back in the hands of ordinary people, in their own languages, and to proclaim that salvation is God’s free gift, not something we earn.
The Reformers summed up what they had recovered from Scripture in five short phrases:
- Sola Scriptura Scripture alone is our final authority.
- Sola Gratia We are saved by grace alone,
- Sola Fide through faith alone,
- Solus Christus in Christ alone,
- Soli Deo Gloria to the glory of God alone.
Why we celebrate it
We celebrate because we’re grateful. We stand on the shoulders of these men, and our four secondary houses carry their names: Luther, Calvin, Knox, and Tyndale. God’s people have always feasted to remember the good He has done, and the Reformation is worth remembering with a full table.
Reformation Day is also a school tradition our seniors plan and run. Planning the booths, the contests, and the schedule is one way our students learn to carry and advance Christ-honoring culture, and to do it with joy.
You’re invited
Reformation Day is open to everyone who wants to celebrate with us. Here’s who we especially hope to see.
ECS students and staff
This is your feast. Dress medieval, enter a contest, run a booth, and make our guests feel at home. Seniors, thank you for all the planning.
ECS parents
Come for Matins in the morning, stay for lunch and the contest finals, and finish with the assembly. Grandparents are welcome too.
Younger brothers and sisters
Bring the little ones, in costume if they like. There will be plenty to eat and plenty to watch, and it’s a good first look at the school they may attend someday.
Christian homeschool families
You know the value of a good celebration. Bring the whole family, meet our families and teachers, and let your kids join the fun. Several of our teachers homeschooled their own children.
Christians across Snohomish County
Whatever church you call home, come give thanks for the Reformation with us. If you’ve wondered what a classical Christian school is like, this is a happy way to find out.
Families thinking about ECS
A feast day shows you the heart of a school better than a brochure can. Come meet us, then schedule a tour to see a regular school morning.
Thursday, October 29 – Schedule for the day
Everything happens on the ECS campus. Come for the whole day or any part of it. If you can only come for one part, come for lunch.
- 7:30 am Booths go up Students and their families arrive to set up food booths.
- 9:00 am Matins The whole school gathers to sing, recite the Apostles’ Creed, and pray. Guests are welcome to join in.
- Morning Festivities and contest judging Costumes, games, and the first rounds of judging.
- 12:30 pm Lunch at the booths and contest finals Eat your way around the student-run food booths while the contest winners are chosen.
- 2:00 pm Assembly We close the day together with singing and awards.
- 3:00 pm Head home Thanks for feasting with us!
The contests
ECS students can enter four contests this year. Come cheer them on and see the work up close.
- Pumpkin carving Open to boys and girls, K–12. Judged on complexity, beauty, and craft.
- Woodcarving Open to boys. Judged on structural integrity, complexity and beauty, and craft.
- Embroidery Open to girls. Judged on complexity, beauty, and craft, including the back of the work.
- Hair braiding Open to girls. Judged on complexity, structural integrity, and beauty.
Good to know
- Where: ECS, 9015 44th Dr NE, Marysville.
- Cost: Free!
- Costumes: Encouraged for everyone. Think medieval (but not gruesome)!
- Weather: Much of the day is outdoors. Dress for a Northwest October.
- Families together: This isn’t a drop-off event. Children who aren’t ECS students should come with a parent.
- Parking: There should be plenty on-site.
Let us know you’re coming
You don’t need an RSVP to come, but it helps our students plan enough food for everyone. ECS families are welcome to RSVP too, especially if you’re bringing grandparents or friends.
Questions? Call/text us at (360) 502-6950 or email office@evangelcs.org.