2 minute read
ENTERTAIN ME
ENTERTAIN ME Encanto
Celebrates Colombian Culture
Accomplishing a huge milestone, the 60th film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrates a South American country, Colombia, its culture, lush forests, gastronomy, colours, music and passion. Directed By Byron Howard, Jared Bush and Charise Castro Smith, the film tells the extraordinary story of the Madrigal Family, a displaced clan on whom a miracle was bestowed in their darkest moment and who learned to serve and lead their community in the mountains of Colombia. The Madrigal family include a visible mix of Afro Latino, Indigenous and mixed-race members – reflective of the ethnic diversity of Colombia. Traditional food like the arepa with cheese, coffee, ajiaco and corn are also
ENCANTO delightfully displayed throughout the movie while
EMBRACES showcasing the fauna and flora as part of the COMPASSION, common thread. COMMUNITY, AND YES - ENCHANTMENT Encanto gives Colombia the chance to redeem its image, making its people proud of their culture and diversity, showcasing the magical realism and the yellow butterflies that the literature Nobel-Price Gabriel Garcia Marquez once exhorted.
This family musical exhorts the traditional sounds of Colombia. Encanto’s music composer, the Academy Award nominee Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote eight original songs for the movie, including “Colombia mi Encanto” featuring voices of Latin superstars like Maluma, Sebastián Yatra, and Carlos Vives. Encanto is a charming and modest recreation that embraces compassion, community, and yes – enchantment, moving away from the traditional heroes and princesses.
ANGELA CADENA
Encanto is streaming now on Disney Plus.
Thinking of Studying Theology in 2022?
There are courses and subjects that can enrich your faith and expand your passion for ministry. Enrol in subjects of interest or undertake a degree, the choice is yours!
Find out more:
www.utc.edu.au
Worship Resources to Enable, Empower & Engage
Project Reconnect is a worship resource that is published weekly to help congregations with their worship service. It includes a PDF information sheet with video messages, music resources and discussion starters.
projectreconnect.com.au
Connecting people to God, each other and the community
Moderator's Flood Appeal
If you or your Church would like to support recovery of communities in disaster-affected areas across the State, the Moderator's Appeal applies these funds where they are most needed. Funds will be required now as flood waters recede and the task of recovery for these communities is crucial. HOW TO DONATE: There are a number of ways you can give to the Moderator’s Flood Appeal. Visit the website to find out how:
