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New Bern Unveils Bear Marty to Honor Lutheran Heritage
10/27/2025
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- New Bern introduced a bear named Marty during a Sunday ceremony.
- The event celebrated the 75th anniversary of St. Andrews Lutheran Church.
- The bear is designed to resemble Martin Luther and symbolizes the congregation's Lutheran heritage.
- Pastor Kenneth Saurman of St. Andrews Lutheran Church expressed enthusiasm for the ceremony and the bear's role in New Bern's traditions.
