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Our Mission in Action
Our Mission in Action – TDBI Senior Fellows Most people know our namesake, Dietrich Bonhoeffer as the courageous martyr who opposed Adolf Hitler and his government’s antisemitic, racist Nazi tyranny. Many also remember reading Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship or Life Together, popular texts for church and seminary reading groups. These initial associations are significant because they connect…
Our Approach to Bonhoeffer
Our Approach to Bonhoefferian Ethics The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute president, Rev. Rob Schenck, often says that to know our namesake as a morally courageous martyr is to know only a small fraction of him. Bonhoeffer was a resister of Nazism, an opponent of politicized religion, and an advocate for Jews and other oppressed peoples in…
A Continued Call to Responsible Action
A Continued Call for Responsible Action Since April, The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute has been a prime contributor to the movement asking the World Council of Churches (WCC) to suspend member privileges for the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church. In addition to the development and circulation of a petition demanding action, we worked closely…
Hispanic Heritage Month
October 15 marks the conclusion of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Given the rich texture of Spanish-speaking cultures, their continuous presence in the Americas since the 15th century, and their now more than 18% share of the U.S. population, we joyfully celebrate this meaningful observance. At The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, we…
August Reading with Bonhoeffer – The Collected Sermons
As summer draws to a close, we hope that you were able to find some time for rest and reflection. Our prayer was that our Summer Reading with Bonhoeffer Series provided you an opportunity to spend some time with the wise words of our namesake and that in reading Who is Christ For Us?, Spiritual Care, and Collected…
Christians United Against Gun Violence
Gun Violence Prevention Sunday: September 18 On September 18, Christian communities across the country will unite against gun violence by leading services of Lament, Repentance, and Action. Christians United Against Gun Violence is asking congregations to directly address the gun violence pandemic during their Sunday September 18 worship services, similar to the widespread incorporation of World Communion…
Continuing Summer Reading with Bonhoeffer – Spiritual Care
Summer days offer a perfect time to ponder the deep reflections found within Bonhoeffer’s writings. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore the selections for our Summer Reading with Bonhoeffer series. July’s Summer Reading Pick – Spiritual Care Here are some questions for you to consider as you reflect on July’s Summer…
TDBI in Action
Dear Friend, With so much suffering in the world, I am finding more and more connections to our namesake’s time. The sorrows that permeate our hearts and minds must motivate us to actions that ameliorate them. Every day at TDBI we are committed to doing our part to heal the sources of so much…
Looking Back at Gun Violence Prevention Month
A Month Devoted to Ending Gun Violence Going Orange In June, TDBI went orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Month. On our emails, social media, and at numerous in-person events, we wore orange to remember, reflect, and act to end gun violence in our country. Throughout the month, we worked alongside several organizations involved in gun violence prevention, including: WearOrange.org…
Working Together to End Gun Violence
Working Together to End Gun Violence How can gun violence prevention advocates and gun rights advocates learn to understand each other? How do we depolarize our faith communities and reconcile with each other? Does silence offer a holy response and a common language for prayer? Bishop Mark Beckwith, longtime friend of TDBI and co-chair of…