I am embarrassed to admit that I did not realize today was World Down Syndrome Day until I noticed the brightly coloured, mismatched socks my wife was wearing this morning. The Down Syndrome community is close to my heart, as it was a dear friend, a woman with Down Syndrome, who first suggested to me the name that my wife and I would ultimately give to our daughter. So I was deeply heartened to discover that our local high school was marking World Down Syndrome Day.
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Theological Resistance in Troubled Times
I am pleased to have been invited back to Canadian Mennonite University to once again offer a six-week course on the life and theolog of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The course, entitled “Theological Resistance in Troubled Times: The Compelling Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer” is part of CMU’s Xplore program, which is geared towards lifelong learners. The course is offered entirely online and will run on six consecutive Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 am (CST) beginning on February 20. Xplore welcomes all interested learners from across Canada and beyond. To find out more about my course, visit the Xplore homepage here.
Trinitarian Preaching
I was interviewed about my current research project for the most recent edition of Eye Witness: The Magazine of Providence. You can read the interview below.
Petition on the Misuse of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I’ve added my name to a growing list of signatories to the petition against the misuse of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s legacy in support of Christian nationalism and political violence. The petition was started by Lori Brandt Hale, who currently serves as the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section. You can view the petition here.
Upcoming Public Lecture
My colleague Joshua Coutts will be sharing some of his recent work in the upcoming Fall Seminary Symposium at Providence. The title of his presentation is “The Absence of Jesus: John’s Gospel for a Secular Age.” The lecture is open to the public and includes a free lunch for those who attend in person. The event will also be live-streamed. You can register to attend in person or remotely here.