Post by Brian on May 9, 2011 23:00:12 GMT -8
I'm transplanting Jeanne's post because this event by the Read and Practice Peacemaking group calls for a thread of its own. The gathering takes place Friday, May 27, at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave., after our regular Montrose Peace Vigil. Jeanne says it best:
Here's what I wrote for our church newsletter about our upcoming screening of a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. It will be on the Friday before Memorial Day at 7:30, so we can stand for peace and then sit, eat and view for our peacenik enrichment. Bonhoeffer is a hero for all seasons, for people of all beliefs, as an example of someone who lived what he believed. Please join us on the 27th.
APPRECIATING DIETRICH BONHOEFFER ON THE PAGE AND SCREEN
The Read & Practice Peacemaking Group
We are all familiar with the history of Hitler’s rise to power in Germany in the 1930’s. Many of our members served at home or overseas to stop his path of evil and destruction. But how many of us are aware of what was going on in German churches during those times? Imagine seeing your beloved pastor removed from the pulpit because he was of Jewish ancestry. Imagine our time of Joys and Concerns being outlawed. Picture crosses on churches being replaced by the Nazi flag.
In the midst of this darkness there were some brave pastors who dared to defy the attempted nationalization of the church. One of the brightest and bravest was Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was a respected theologian and pastor, and he remained true to the Gospel even though hundreds of his colleagues were being arrested and imprisoned. Bonhoeffer chose to remain in Germany and participate in the struggle to overcome evil with his family and fellow Germans. He joined in an assassination attempt and was imprisoned and executed.
All of us in RAPP are agreeing that Eric Metaxas’ biography of Bonhoeffer is worthy of the brilliant life that Bonhoeffer lived. It is full of rich personal and historical detail that helps us ponder what circumstances would lead a person to act with such courage and integrity. We are so enthusiastic about sharing the story of his life and realize that few of you can find time to read the 500 page book. So we have a documentary of his life to show you in Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 27th at 7:30 PM. It seems a fitting way to begin the Memorial Day weekend. We hope you’ll join us and get to know Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
APPRECIATING DIETRICH BONHOEFFER ON THE PAGE AND SCREEN
The Read & Practice Peacemaking Group
We are all familiar with the history of Hitler’s rise to power in Germany in the 1930’s. Many of our members served at home or overseas to stop his path of evil and destruction. But how many of us are aware of what was going on in German churches during those times? Imagine seeing your beloved pastor removed from the pulpit because he was of Jewish ancestry. Imagine our time of Joys and Concerns being outlawed. Picture crosses on churches being replaced by the Nazi flag.
In the midst of this darkness there were some brave pastors who dared to defy the attempted nationalization of the church. One of the brightest and bravest was Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was a respected theologian and pastor, and he remained true to the Gospel even though hundreds of his colleagues were being arrested and imprisoned. Bonhoeffer chose to remain in Germany and participate in the struggle to overcome evil with his family and fellow Germans. He joined in an assassination attempt and was imprisoned and executed.
All of us in RAPP are agreeing that Eric Metaxas’ biography of Bonhoeffer is worthy of the brilliant life that Bonhoeffer lived. It is full of rich personal and historical detail that helps us ponder what circumstances would lead a person to act with such courage and integrity. We are so enthusiastic about sharing the story of his life and realize that few of you can find time to read the 500 page book. So we have a documentary of his life to show you in Fellowship Hall on Friday, May 27th at 7:30 PM. It seems a fitting way to begin the Memorial Day weekend. We hope you’ll join us and get to know Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
