Bonhoeffer:
Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating figures in world history - a man who was both a pastor/theologian as well as being caught up in an assassination plot against Hitler.
Come join Engage Work Faith for a private screening of this new film, followed by a panel of experts discussing a controversial figure who, with courage and conviction, deals with complex moral decisions.
Come join Engage Work Faith for a private screening of this new film, followed by a panel of experts discussing a controversial figure who, with courage and conviction, deals with complex moral decisions.
Date: Wednesday 19 March
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30 pm
Venue: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood.
Cost: $22 per ticket or two for $40.
$175 for a group of 10.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30 pm
Venue: Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood.
Cost: $22 per ticket or two for $40.
$175 for a group of 10.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Meet the Speaker & Panelists
Karen Roe - fluent German speaker and former German teacher
Karen has studied in Germany with other internationals. Together with her family, she spent several years in German-speaking Namibia with the Church Missionary Society, followed by South Africa for 4 years.
She became interested in Bonhoeffer after reading some of his writings, especially ‘The Cost of Discipleship.’ She is a pedagogy training facilitator in adult education. Her team specialises in running short courses for lecturers in theological education across the African Continent and elsewhere.
Karen has studied in Germany with other internationals. Together with her family, she spent several years in German-speaking Namibia with the Church Missionary Society, followed by South Africa for 4 years.
She became interested in Bonhoeffer after reading some of his writings, especially ‘The Cost of Discipleship.’ She is a pedagogy training facilitator in adult education. Her team specialises in running short courses for lecturers in theological education across the African Continent and elsewhere.
Matthew Williams - Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in South Australia
As Honorary Consul, Matt collaborates with the German Ambassador and community leaders to highlight German migrant successes along with industry, language and cultural links in South Australia. In his role, Matt promotes the strong historical links between Germany and South Australia including events reflecting on Lutherans suffering religious persecution migrating from Germany in the 1800s, and German missionaries who supported South Australian Aboriginal populations in from the 1840s.
Matt’s ancestors migrated from Germany in 1838, and he studied in the German city of Dusseldorf. Matt has also worked in Germany for the South Australian Government and in the private sector. As a Federal Member of Parliament, Matt was a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, and as Honorary Consul he assisted in hosting the German Foreign Minister in Adelaide in 2024 where she presented Aboriginal artefacts to the SA Museum that had been in Dresden for 184 years.
As Honorary Consul, Matt collaborates with the German Ambassador and community leaders to highlight German migrant successes along with industry, language and cultural links in South Australia. In his role, Matt promotes the strong historical links between Germany and South Australia including events reflecting on Lutherans suffering religious persecution migrating from Germany in the 1800s, and German missionaries who supported South Australian Aboriginal populations in from the 1840s.
Matt’s ancestors migrated from Germany in 1838, and he studied in the German city of Dusseldorf. Matt has also worked in Germany for the South Australian Government and in the private sector. As a Federal Member of Parliament, Matt was a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, and as Honorary Consul he assisted in hosting the German Foreign Minister in Adelaide in 2024 where she presented Aboriginal artefacts to the SA Museum that had been in Dresden for 184 years.
Julian Grobler - award-winning film maker of short films
With 20 years production experience behind him, Julian is an award-winning film maker of short films. His credits include Execution Island, an intimate portrayal of the Bali Nine duo’s final moments; and is currently producing his first feature film Desert Ice inspired by the true story of Adelaide’s Kaurna Boomerangs.
Julian started his career in advertising shaping campaigns and has overseen the production of many TV and radio campaigns for leading brands across Australia.
While not on a film set, Julian works in marketing and communications, helping brands and executives shape their stories to connect with their audiences - he brings a unique insight into what it takes to make film and content that engages audiences.
With 20 years production experience behind him, Julian is an award-winning film maker of short films. His credits include Execution Island, an intimate portrayal of the Bali Nine duo’s final moments; and is currently producing his first feature film Desert Ice inspired by the true story of Adelaide’s Kaurna Boomerangs.
Julian started his career in advertising shaping campaigns and has overseen the production of many TV and radio campaigns for leading brands across Australia.
While not on a film set, Julian works in marketing and communications, helping brands and executives shape their stories to connect with their audiences - he brings a unique insight into what it takes to make film and content that engages audiences.
