A warm welcome to everyone viewing this online. We hope it it proves interesting and thought provoking. Please let us have comments back via the links at the end. re-lite is a themed set of sessions occurring every two months where we have opportunity to engage with a different selection of issues in a format […]
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Today’s session is focused on the topic of Holocaust Memorial Day, which is marked annually on the 27th January. Established to keep alive the memory of the Holocaust, the day seeks also to highlight the atrocities of genocide and to bring to mind the pain and suffering that goes on even today. During our time […]
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The story of a survivor of the genocide in Darfur read by a Holocaust survivor is a powerful reminder that the Holocaust is not just something of the past, but shapes our experiences of the now. On the following few posts, we will hear some stories, read some words and spend a short time thinking […]
Read MoreWatch the video, read the words and spend a short while in silence to think on what you have seen and read. Link to video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/20748572 Two Suitcases Moniza Alvi I pack two suitcases, one for myself and one for my shadow my faithful companion Often it’s the two of us – it’s […]
Read MoreWatch the video, read the words and spend a short while in silence to think on what you have seen and read Link to video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/86507981 Never shall I forget Elie Wiesel Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, that turned my life into one long night seven times […]
Read MoreWatch the video, read the words and spend a short while in silence to think on what you have seen and read Link to video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82087191 Never Again Rachel Redhead A silent scream lost in time A shadow play in the dark So many people lost now Who can speak up for them […]
Read MoreWatch the video, read the words and spend a short while in silence to think on what you have seen and read Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UffbW2SvEZY Children of Rwanda Revd Francois Murenzi Known and unknown are the children of Rwanda Victims of war and genocide, Though not with us now we know you’re […]
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The underlying theme of Holocaust Memorial Day is to remind ourselves of the discrimination and hatred that can be inflicted upon others. We need to reflect on whether we have learnt any lessons. Do we still treat others as different, as inferior, as without the value that we think we have for ourselves? Do we […]
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Niemoller’s poem is well known. He highlights how we can be silent to the injustices of the world when they don’t affect us, but that when the finger finally points our direction, there is no one left to speak for us. However much we try not to be, we each have our prejudices, our own […]
Read MoreLink to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cLrLOqrhUyY When you are ready, click the link below to move to the next post: Next: Reflect in prayer Previous: Reflect 1
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Now, in a moment of silence, we have opportunity to gather up our thoughts and reflections on discrimination, on the effects of the Holocaust and of genocide today, but also opportunity to share our own stories of our experiences of discrimination or being alongside someone who has been discriminated against. [During our event, we lit […]
Read MoreLink to video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/36758237 On the reverse of the card printed from the earlier post, or in the comments below, or in your own way, take a moment to jot down how you think you might want to respond – how you will want to use your voice, and not stand by against discrimination […]
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We have spent some time reflecting on using our voices to act against discrimination, hatred and prejudice. This is really just the beginning of the engagement that we will make. We’ve heard stories, learnt new things, reflected on our own response, and begun the task of engaging. When we leave here, we’re invited to continue […]
Read MoreAs part of the Windermere Online 2016 festival we are providing an interactive version of our re-lite: HMD2016 session that took place on Sunday 24th January 2016.
