By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, May 10, 2026

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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By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, May 10, 2026

First Mother’s Day observance – May 10, 1908

This week marks the anniversary of when the first formal Mother’s Day celebration took place in the United States, being held at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia.

Anna Maria Jarvis was the woman behind the observance, being inspired in part by her late mother’s activism to create public health projects known as Mothers’ Day Work Clubs.

While Jarvis was unable to attend the service due to hosting a separate Mother’s Day celebration at a department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jarvis sent the church 500 white carnations.

Mother’s Day would become a national holiday in 1914. Despite lobbying for the effort, Jarvis eventually disowned the observance, believing that it had become too commercialized.

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