Respinti then examined Taiwan and the Tai Ji Men case, which he qualified as alarming, because it shows that even in democratic regimes the youth can be “stolen” from young men and women who try to think independently and resist the pressure of a corrupt bureaucracy. They are not always successful, Respinti said, as evidenced by the case of Fascist Italy, where the Catholic Church and the traditional Italian family structure successfully contained the regime’s attempt to control the youth. He also noted how all non-democratic regimes, including Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, try to control the youth and prevent them from thinking independently. The first, Marco Respinti, an Italian journalist who serves as director-in-charge of Bitter Winter, shared a meditation on youth based on poems by T.S. Introvigne then introduced the video “Heaven’s Children,” where Tai Ji Men dizi from Taiwan’s ethnic minorities propose a poetic musical meditation on youth and conscience, and three international speakers.
Although they belong to a minority, they are extraordinarily committed and resilient, as attested by their bravery and perseverance in asking for justice and a solution of the Tai Ji Men case. Introvigne noted that this is also a feature of young Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples). However, Introvigne said, data should be interpreted with caution, and some sociologists have noted that while Generation Z youth interested in spirituality are part of a minority, they are more committed and enthusiastic than previous generations. Some believe that Generation Z is the less religious generation ever, at least in the West. The same Introvigne introduced the seminar, by noting that the relationship between Generation Z, which includes young women and men born after 1996, and religion or spirituality is one of the most debated issues among religious scholars today. The ancient version of the Bell of World Peace and Love. When asked for their secrets and their deepest meaning, Introvigne said, both the universe and the Bell reveal that at the center of all is conscience. After he rang the Bell, Introvigne expressed how strong, humbling, and moving the experience was for him, and stated that as a scholar of religion he understands the Bell as a microcosm in correspondence with the larger macrocosm, the universe. Hong Tao-Tze, the Shifu (Grand Master) of Tai Ji Men, to ring the Bell of World Peace and Love. The seminar was preceded by a ceremony where Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist who serves as managing director of CESNUR and editor-in-chief of Bitter Winter, was asked by Dr. On August 8, 2022, at the Tai Ji Men Academy in Walnut, California, CESNUR, the Center for Studies on New Religions, and Human Rights Without Frontiers organized a hybrid seminar on “The Stolen Youth of Tai Ji Men,” in sight of the United Nations International Youth Day of August 12. The Harmony Handbells of WNY are a community choir that rehearses in our sanctuary every Saturday morning.A seminar in Walnut, California, celebrates the young Tai Ji Men dizi who continue to fight for justice, peace, and freedom of religion or belief.īy Daniela Bovolenta Massimo Introvigne ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love. Others join them on the bass, electric guitar, and drums!
HARMONY ASSISTANT BELLS PROFESSIONAL
It’s led by Steven Metivier & Chris Watson who come to us with years of experience as professional musicians. Our contemporary praise band provides weekly worship music for the 9:00 a.m. The Memorial Bells ARE BACK! Contact Diane if you’d like to ring 634.4800 Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 5pm. This choir rings our 3+ octaves Schulmerich handbells and handchimes. If you can’t sing to save your soul, but you have rhythm in your heart and can read music, then the Memorial Bells might be perfect for you. There is great joy in serving the Lord through music and wonderful fellowship among choir members. The music lets them put the stress of the day behind, get in touch with something beautiful and holy, and end the day relaxed and uplifted. Very likely they will say that after an exhausting day at work, it is inspirational and soothing to go to choir practice. No auditions needed – just show up. There’s a seat waiting for you!Īsk any choir member what singing in the Chancel Choir does for them.
HARMONY ASSISTANT BELLS FULL
While most of our singers attend every week, if a full year commitment is too much for you to make, consider joining the choir for a season such as Advent and Christmas or Lent and Easter.
The Chancel Choir practices each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Anyone of high school age or older is welcome to join our adult soprano, alto, tenor, and bass mixed choir. The Chancel Choir is our adult mixed choir.
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