A Summer of Films and Discussion on Faith
This summer, we will be reading through Bryan P. Stone's book,
Faith and Film: Theological Themes at the Cinema. Dr. Stone takes the lines from
the Apostles' Creed and considers each one alongside a popular Hollywood film. We will gather for discussion on each chapter, while for a few of the chapters, we will watch one of the films together.
See below for dates and note even further below the chart for special circumstances or locations.
It should be noted that some of the suggested films are of a rating that some may be wary of viewing. If anyone is unsure, they are encouraged to use the "Parent Guide" at sites like www.imdb.com or www.kids-in-mind.com.
Since the first discussion is coming on short notice, the introduction and first chapter are available
online here (.pdf) and will be available at the church building to read while waiting for orders of the book to be shipped. (Everyone should acquire the book on their own.) While reading the book is encouraged and ideal, everyone is welcome to come and join the conversations on any given week.
(*) Films in bold are those we will actually watch together before discussion (feel free to bring food to eat/share!).On 6/6 and 8/1, everyone is invited to The Remembrance gathering at 6:00, where some themes from the chapter will be explored in worship, and then we'll discuss the chapter after we worship.On 6/20 and 8/15, discussion will again happen after The Remembrance gathering, but at Nantasket Beach (bring blankets and chairs!)
