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The Imitation Game: To what extent do inherent differences between men and women determine the roles they are respectively able to carry out?

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of different Christian views on the roles of men and women.
  • Understanding different Christian views concerning women priests.
  • Awareness of modern Christians who have worked to oppose gender prejudice, and Jesus’ treatment of women.

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Spectre: We Always Have a Choice

Assembly Objective: 

  • How do we decide what to do with our lives? How do we make important choices? This assembly reflects on the character of James Bond and the biblical story of Peter to consider the value of reflecting on who we are, of listening to the advice of others, and of making good choices.

Film: 

  • Spectre (MGM/20th Century Fox, 2015, certificate 12A). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut: Stones in the Road

Assembly Objective:

  • How can we face challenges ahead of us? This assembly, particularly suitable for the end of a year, explores the Bible’s teaching about the value of remembering the past as we face the future.

Film: 

  • Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut (from series 6 episode 1, BBC DVD, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Lies: a tough way to live

Assembly Objective: 

  • Is it ok to lie? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that telling the truth leads to the best life for all.

Film: 

  • Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Marvel, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Amazing Spider-Man: Standing Strong

Assembly Objective: 

  • How can we respond to bullies? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about being united with people as a community.

Film: 

  • The Amazing Spider-Man (Sony, 2012, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Inside Out: Joy and Sadness

Assembly Objective:

  • Can we have joy without sadness? This assembly explores the contrasting emotions within the story of Easter and Christian beliefs about Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Film:

  • Inside Out (2015, Pixar Animation Studios, certificate U). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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The Maze Runner: Reasons for Rules

Assembly Objective: 

  • Why do we have rules? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that good rules flow from the need for good relationships.

Film:

  • The Maze Runner (20th Century Fox, 2014, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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Lincoln: Self-Evident Equality

Assembly Objective:

  • Why is justice important? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that all people have equal value.

Film:

  • Lincoln (20th Century Fox, 2013, certificate 12). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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War Horse: Made for Better Things (Remembrance Day)

Assembly Objective: 

  • Why do we remember wars? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about men and women of all nations being called to live as brothers and sisters under God.

Film:

  • War Horse (Dreamworks 2012, certificate 12) click here to buy the DVD online.

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Inside Out: Free Will and Self Control

Assembly Objective: 

  • Are we controlled by our emotions and desires? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about human freewill and responsibility for our actions.

Film: 

  • Inside Out (2015, Pixar Animation Studios, certificate U). Click here to buy the DVD online.

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