Wednesday 8
Pavia: The Waldensian Church of Pavia takes part in the 7th edition of the Long Night of the Churches with the free screening of the film “Corpus Christi” by the Polish director Jan Komasa. Nominated for the 2020 Oscar as best international film and winner of numerous awards, he tells of the ENCOUNTER between the young Daniel, an “abusive priest”, and a small community turned in on itself, which will deeply affect their lives. At 8.30 pm at the Waldensian church in via Rolla 2.
Thursday 9
Milan: At 6.30 pm at the Claudiana bookshop (see Sforza 12A) “What do you inspire, cloud, in heaven? Emotions from Covid “. The teacher. Claudia Milani, philosopher and Judaist, talks with the authors, Diego Pirinoli, engineer, and Stefania Grassi, teacher.
Villar Perosa: As part of the Community Friend of People with Dementia Project, the appointment with the Alzheimer Café is back, a place and a moment where family members become a resource for themselves and for others. This afternoon, at the theater A window on the valleys, Sala Mario Ribetto, in viale Galileo Ferraris, 2, from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Next meeting on June 9th.
Torre Pellice: at 8.45 pm at the Teatro del Forte second appointment of the review “End of life compared – Palliative care, assisted suicide, euthanasia: let’s be clear” organized by the Municipality of Torre Pellice and the Waldensian Church of Torre Pellice. The title of the evening is “Ne pleurez pas…” and on stage will be Dr. Gioia Becchimanzi (responsible for palliative care Asl To3), Dr. Eva Birkenstock (philosopher and researcher at the Bern University of Applied Sciences). The meeting will be moderated by the journalist Marco Bertello. For information call 0121-932530.
Friday 10
Luserna San Giovanni: from 20 to 21.30 Review “The long night of the churches” in a reduced version. An evening of music and songs to look to the future with hope. In the temple of the Bellonatti.
“The long night of the churches” has reached its 7th edition. The evening also aims to bring a message of peace in a time of war like the one we are experiencing.
The theme is “IN-AGAINST” two words in opposition, but which, together, express the significant element of dialogue in diversity; a container of many shades such as: inclusion, rediscovery of bonds, relationships, hospitality, friendship, fraternity, dialogue, solidarity …
Milan: at 6 pm at the Claudiana bookshop (see Sforza 12A) “Philosophy as a cure” with Magda Fontanella, philosopher, and Romano Madera, philosopher and analyst. Introduced by the Baptist pastor Cristina Arcidiacono. To participate, book at info @ centroculturaleprotestante. info. The meeting can be seen on the YouTube channel of the Protestant Cultural Center.
Turin: presentation of the book by Mariateresa Pizzulli dedicated to Christian composers “Composers. Between life, art and spirituality” published by Magister editions. The book aims to highlight the extraordinary contribution of women to Christian music. In the rooms of the Baptist church in via Viterbo. The event will be followed by refreshments in the garden adjacent to the church.
Villar Perosa: The actions related to the ‘Foyer: a Community for the Community’ project, active in Val Pellice, wanted by the Adult and Territory Service of the Valli Waldensian Diaconia, continue. Tonight screening of ‘The good earth’ by Saverio Senni, university professor of the University of Tuscia – Viterbo. The documentary film tells about some experiences of social agriculture in Italy, through the testimonies of those who work on social farms in Tuscany and Veneto. At 8.30 pm at the Cinema delle Valli in Viale Galileo Ferraris 2.
Saturday 11
Luserna San Giovanni: concert by the Pizzulli Duo: violin, voice and piano. Music from “Composers between life, art and spirituality”. At 8.30 pm in the Bellonatti temple.
Pinerolo: the Waldensian Diaconia organizes drawing and reading workshops dedicated to the character of the Tap Squirrel, taken from the book ‘The Tap Squirrel and Grandma’s Tales’ by Mattia Magra on the theme of Alzheimer’s. The book supports the projects of the Re Carlo Alberto Refuge in Luserna San Giovanni. This afternoon there will be various activities for children and teenagers aged 4 to 10, followed by a snack. At 4 pm in the outdoor spaces of La Palla Giocattoli. The event is free, to participate you need to book by writing to xsone@diaconiavaldese.org. In case of bad weather the event will be canceled.
Torre Pellice: Special weekend at the Waldensian library and museum, with special opening on weekends. Saturday 11th banquet of used books of Waldensian and local history. Sunday 12th reduced-price admission to the Waldensian museum in the afternoon, with the possibility of visiting the historical, ethnographic and temporary exhibitions section and at 4 pm educational workshop for children with the Teatro delle Ombre.
Turin: the Protestant Cultural Center reports the piano concert of the very young Andrea Simone de Nicolò, a rising star in the international music scene. The concert program offers a choice of pieces ranging from JS Bach and D. Buxtehude to S. Prokofiev. At 6 pm, in the Waldensian Church of Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
Milan: Musica al Tempio presents at the Waldensian temple (see Sforza 12 / a) at 8.30 pm a concert with the symphony orchestra of the Milan Conservatory, which will also be broadcast in streaming.
Sunday 12
Luserna San Giovanni: Feast of the Uliveto Institute: 10 am worship at the Uliveto Institute. There will be no worship in the Temple.
Luserna San Giovanni: The cultural association “Officine d’Arte” offers the concert entitled “Composers between life, art and spirituality”. An interesting journey to discover the musicians of sacred music that will include pieces performed by the Duo Pizzulli for voice, violin and piano. At 5 pm in the Tempio dei Bellonatti.
Roure: For the cycle of excursions organized by the Latin School of Pomaretto, by the association La Valaddo and by Vivere le Alpi, Ecomuseo delle Miniere della val Germanasca, entitled Vioure amount – Vie en hauteur – Vita d’altura, dedicated to life in the mountains , excursion Miniere della Roussa: the mountain as a world of peasants and miners, a journey on the trail of life in the mines.
Monday 13
Turin: The deacons of the Evangelical Churches of Turin (Adventist, Baptist, Lutheran and Waldensian) organize a meeting to discuss the theme of poverty in Turin: the cut is intended to be very practical, almost formative for the recipients who are diaconate workers, members of the Consistory or church councils, but obviously also the public. With the participation of Professor Antonella Meo, Doctor Simona Sordo, Doctor Massimo De Albertis, Doctor Silvia Gatto; moderates Dr. Nadia Lambiase. At 6.30 pm in the Adventist Church in via Rosta 3.
Wednesday 15
Turin: the presentation of the volume edited by Suad Omar and Davide Rigallo “Ho followed my light ”, which collects the dramatic testimonies of 6 Somali women refugees in Italy. Laura Martinelli, lawyer of Asgi (Association for legal studies on immigration), Jacopo Rosatelli, councilor for social policies of the City of Turin, Luisa Mondo, epidemiologist doctor of the ASL To3, Stefania Barzon, psychologist and psychotherapist, Berthin will discuss it with the authors. Nzonza of the association “Mosaico for refugees”, coordinated by Claudio Geymonat of Riforma.
Milan: At 6 pm at the Claudiana bookshop (see Sforza 12A) “Terra incognita. Where the streets no longer have a name ”by Laura Reported. They talk about the book and with the author prof. Elena Lea Bartolini De Angeli, teacher of Judaism and Jewish hermeneutics, and Paolo Raffaldi, professor of history and philosophy in high schools.
Varese: At 7 pm meeting of the group “Ecumenical Voice” in the garden of the Evangelical Baptist church (via Verdi 14) with biblical-theological animation followed by bring & share apericena. In case of bad weather the meeting will be held in the church premises. For information and reservations write to this link.
Thursday 16
Milan: At 6 pm at the Claudiana bookshop (see Sforza 12A) “Toledot. Generations ”by Solange Lasnaud with Pietro Mariani Cerati and Luigi Rigazzi. Presents the book Gianpaolo Anderlini, reading by Anne Valerie Moretta, present the authors.
Villar Pellice: for the review Mi Rifugio al Cinema, organized in collaboration with the Re Carlo Alberto Refuge in Luserna San Giovanni, a structure of the Diaconia Valdese Valli, screening of the film Ainbo. At 8.45 pm in the multipurpose room in via ex Internati.