Joe Kickasola gives a theology of film by engaging CFW Artist-in-Residence Ben Stamper's film, 5 Haikus for 5 Boros. Film helps us to comprehend the theological concepts of immanence and transcendence. Joe Kickasola explains how contemplative films help us get outside of ourselves and approach the world not as a commodity to be consumed but rather as a world that God is offering u...
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Earth, Ash, Us
By: Julia Easterlin Earth, Ash, Us was commissioned by the Center for Faith & Work during the artist’s residency in Spring 2014. In this piece, the artist seeks to explore and demonstrate themes of interdependence and empathy through acapella performance. As stated by musician Brian Eno, “When you sing with a group of people, you learn how to subsume yourself into a...
Read More »Guardians of
the Galaxy
& Community
By: Chris McNerney and Daniel Lee Last weekend ended with the Marvel/Disney film Guardians of the Galaxy earning the #1 spot at the box office yet again, and setting the record for the summer of 2014 with total earnings of over 275 million dollars in ticket sales. This has come as a surprise since the heroes in this movie are barely known by comic fans, let alone the larger movie-g...
Read More »How the Gospel
Prepares Your
Heart for Work
The gospel has the power to change hearts, desires, feelings and behaviors so that we might increasingly live by faith towards real obedience. Redeemer Counselor Lois Kehlenbrink introduces a self-counseling tool to help process how the gospel can change the way we respond to disruptions that come crashing into our lives by looking at what are hearts are worshipping.
Read More »THE CRITICAL ROLE
OF IMAGINATION &
INNOVATION
Prior to the last decade, it can be argued that the people making the most significant changes in our world were primarily those with access to power, money and influential networks. This norm has shifted significantly in recent years, and today, we live in an unprecedented time of opportunity and potential for change. Technological advances have democratized access to ...
Read More »August Arts
Offerings
Each month, the Center for Faith & Work will highlight a few unique arts offerings in the city worth checking out. Performing Arts: Submerged Motherlands at the Brooklyn Museum Theatre: Traditional: Les Miserables on Broadway Classical: Shakespeare in the Park’s King Lear Visual Arts: NYC Makers: The MAD Biennial Brooklyn Museum: Swoon: ...
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