Lutheran Academy in Martin recently participated in a project exploring the nearby water spring called “Necpaly”. This mineral spring is the biggest one of out 33 in our region of Slovakia. Continue reading
Sabina Šimková is 16 years old student at Lutheran Academy in Martin. Her essay had brought her excellent opportunity – visit and study in Japan! “Asia was and still is a challenge for me, my dream and desire because it always is tugging me to the east”, said Sabinka short after her return home from summer studies in Japan. Continue reading
After a rigorous freshman year at CCE’s new Lutheran Academy, one might expect that students would quickly scatter to enjoy two months of summer vacation. Not so for nine high-schoolers, who signed on for a week of study in June, in a course that promises to benefit their fellow students for years to come. Continue reading
A personal reflection by Milan Bruncko
Martin resident Milan Bruncko, a long-time member of the Lutheran congregation on CCE’s campus, grew up during the communist regime in Slovakia. Milan has been active in the church throughout his adult years, working with youth and serving as a lay helper to the pastor. A local businessman today, Milan coaches youngsters in a soccer program that includes Bible study. Following is his account of embracing Christianity while living under communist control. Continue reading
Order of Sunday´s Lutheran Worship service was compiled by George Tranovsky, based on the principles of Martin Luther´s reformation. Serious window on this topic you can found at the bottom of the text. It is interesting that if it was according to the 2nd grade students in Lutheran elementary school in Martin, Lutheran worship services would have experienced modern reform. Take a look how it would be like 
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When I was a little child, I wanted to be an actress or a writer. But when I was 14 years old, my mother put a stop to this dream of mine. Today I am grateful to her for that. Continue reading
J-CAMP is an English Conversation camp for young people aged 11-14 years. It takes place under the guidance of American teachers from Hales Corners, Wisconsin, and this year it celebrated its first birthday. This camp, full of good cheer, cool experiences, and the teaching of Christian values and English was a year old in July! Continue reading
In 2011, American artist and teacher Benjamin Chandler left his job at a Lutheran school in the Chicago suburbs to take what he thought would be a ten-month teaching position at the Lutheran Academy. During that time, Benjamin met It’a Bodnárová. The two fell in love, married and recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary. Benjamin continues in his role as a teacher of art and English as a Foreign Language to children in the elementary school. Continue reading
In 2011 American artist and schoolteacher Benjamin Chandler left his U.S. job and move to Martin to become a teacher of English and art at the Lutheran Academy. His unconventional view of Slovak culture, nature, and the warmth of the Slovaks, which he sees and perceives, are enticingly substituting with Benjamin´s own story in the book. His memoir The Way You Call Into the Mountain recounts his experiences in learning the way of life in his new home—and finding love along the way. Continue reading
American Benjamin Chandler teaches at the Lutheran Academy in Martin. In this third installment of an interview, Benjamin discusses his decision to leave his teaching job at a Lutheran school in the Chicago suburbs, move to Martin, and begin a new chapter in life. Continue reading
