Doing Ethics in Extraordinary Times: The Witness of Dietrich  Bonhoeffer

A Weekend of Study with Rev. Dr. Mark Brocker

November 12-14, 2021 • Central Lutheran Church • Eugene, OR

German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is often celebrated as an example of a modern Christian martyr, and his participation in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler tends to be looked upon with favor. It is striking that Bonhoeffer himself deliberately sought to avoid justifying his actions. In these lectures we will explore what it means to do ethics in extraordinary times and consider what the witness of Bonhoeffer means for us today.

All lectures will be held in person (face masks required) and via streaming and some sessions will happen over Zoom. Email church with questions or for links.

• Creating Courageous Human Beings: The Work of the Holy Spirit in Bonhoeffer’s Ethics
  Friday Lecture, Nov. 12, 7:30 pm
• Toward a Concrete Evangelical Ethics of Responsibility
  Saturday Workshop, Nov. 13, 9:30 am–12 pm
• When the Ground Moves under Our Feet: Being Responsible in Extraordinary Situations
  Saturday Lecture, Nov. 13, 7:30 pm
• Sunday Morning Sermon: What Does It Mean to Tell the Truth?
  Rev. Brocker will preach at the 8:30 am service.
  Sunday Adult Education, Nov. 14, 9:45 am

Free and open to all