Faith Luther Church's Centennial Lenten Celebration of the Birth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

 

 

Join pastors, scholars, and community members as we explore the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 20^th century Lutheran pastor and theologian who died at the hands of the Nazis in the closing days of WWII.  Events include Lenten services focusing on themes in Bonhoeffer’s Life Together; a study of Bonhoeffer’s sermons and other writings on the theme of the cross; and a guest presentation by Craig Slane, author of the well-received Bonhoeffer as Martyr (Brazos/Baker, 2004).  For further information, call Faith Lutheran Church , 895-3754.  All events will be held at Faith Lutheran Church , across the street from Bidwell Perk.

Sundays February 5 and 12, 9:30-10:40 a.m. , Film: Bonhoeffer.

(Note: A full screening of the film will take place over these two Sundays.) Come view this critically acclaimed documentary film on the life and theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  Shot on location, it features revealing archival footage, personal photographs, and interviews with the theologian’s family, friends and colleagues.  Examine the dramatic story of Bonhoeffer’s moral courage told in an intimate visual presentation. This DVD is available for check-out from the church library beginning Monday, 13 February).

Wednesday evenings, March 8, 15, 22, and 29.

"Life Together Under the Word" 

For Bonhoeffer our life together is always under the Word.  He writes, "We have one another only through Christ, but through Christ we have one another wholly and for all eternity."  Our common life is received through Christ who comes to us in the Word (which includes both the spoken word and the visible word of the Sacraments). 

Dinner at 6 p.m. Lenten service at 7 p.m.   Lenten services will focus on themes from Bonhoeffer’s important work of Christian community, Life Together. Copies of this book will be available for sale before and after services beginning 12 February.

A Study of Bonhoeffer’s sermons and writings. “Making sense of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection may be the most difficult and necessary task facing any Christian, not only during Lent, but throughout the year. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor who was executed by the Nazis in 1945, constantly wrote about these themes, and made better sense of them for 20th-century Christians than almost anyone else. Meditations on the Cross, edited by Manfred Weber, collects his letters and sermons on the vexing topic of Christ's Passion. Each chapter is brief, focused, uplifting, and devastating, like any good devotional should be” (Amazon). The text for the study, Bonhoeffer, Meditations on the Cross, will be available for purchase beginning February 19 in the Church office and during each class. And join us for Craig Slane, author of Bonhoeffer as Martyr, who will be our guest presenter on 2 April at 9:30 a.m. A special treat!