By Roger Eberle
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| Erica Grimm-Vance is a keynote speaker at TWU’s
‘Through a Glass Darkly’ conference on Christianity and
literature. She has an exhibit at Bellevue Gallery in West Vancouver until
May 26. |
THE END of suffering is in sight, as we examine our
experiences through the lens of faith.
Christianity affirms not only that suffering will
ultimately cease, but also that God is intimately involved with us
– reaching out to meet us in our sorrow to enhance our insight
about what the end of suffering means for each of us.
Over the centuries, great writers, filmmakers and
painters have provided a challenging variety of perspectives on human
suffering. Those interested in exploring the subject in a Christian
context will welcome a May 10 – 12 conference at Trinity Western
University (TWU).
Through a Glass Darkly: Suffering, the Sacred and the
Sublime is an apt title for this
comprehensive Western Regional Conference on Christianity and Literature.
Faculty members from more than 50 scholarly
institutions will represent the disciplines of religion, literature,
education, philosophy, fine arts, performing arts and history.
Many strands are woven within the intellectual
threadwork of this gathering: Suffering and the Sublime in Colonial
America; Tales of the Traumatic and the Transcendent in Canadian
Literature; Surveys of Sorrow and Inklings of Hope; Thomas Merton’s
Moral Vision; Suffering in Children’s Literature; Ecstasy and Piety
in Biblical and Medieval Literature; and Narrating World War II and its
Aftermath.
Given the educational expertise and ethical
understanding on offer, this event will doubtless facilitate a clearer
awareness of how artists have viewed the end of suffering.
Contact: 604-888-7511, ext 3241 or HollyNelson@twu.ca.
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Theatre-A-Thon
Gallery 7 Theatre in
Abbotsford has consistently produced high quality theatre. Its annual Theatre-A-Thon offers an
opportunity to experience a taste of the creative process involved in
writing and producing a 10-minute play.
Specific criteria will be followed by all who take part
in this intriguing event May 11 – 12. As with every stage
direction, this dramatic course of action has a motive.
Were it not for sponsorships, fundraisers and
donations, which account for a substantial portion of Gallery 7’s
income, productions created by these vital play-makers would fade beyond
the cultural horizon – a treasure trove of experience, carried away
on a train of neglect.
Stop that train! Hitch it to the rising star of
generosity by getting involved with the Theatre-A-Thon, so its rich cargo
may benefit everyone. Call 604-504-5940.
Remnants
When visionaries glean truths from historical and
biblical elements, and rework them into thoughtful theatricality, powerful
insights may be found among the allusive remnants.
Jason Sherman’s Remnants plays May 17 – 19 at Pacific Theatre. Ron Reed
directs a ‘gender-blind’ cast led by Kirsty Povan, in this
provocative reworking of the Old Testament saga of Joseph.
Creative handling of story and script will surely
enhance the relevance and appeal of one of the most crucial biblical
parables, by repositioning it within the cultural context surrounding
Canadian policy towards World War II Jewish refugees.
Call 604-731-5518.
May 2007
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