Re: Waves and Worship (surf church)

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David Dalton wrote:
> Tonight on BBC’ Heart and Soul (rebroadcast on CBC Radio One from
> 3:34 a.m. to 4:01 a.m. here in Newfoundland, so probably a half
> hour earlier on the mainland) there was an episode on
> 
> Waves and worship: Portugal's surf Church
> 
> which can be accessed by clicking Listen now on 
> https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct6vnv
> 
> The description is:
> 
> In the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, a unique spiritual
> community is making waves—literally. The Surf Church, led by
> Brazilian-born pastor and avid surfer Samuel Cianelli dos Anjos,
> blends traditional Sunday worship with the sport of surfing.
> 
> In a country with deep historical and cultural ties to the Catholic
> Church, Portugal—like many other countries in Europe—has seen a
> steady decline in the number of young people engaging with their
> faith. Many feel disconnected from the Church and believe it no
> longer speaks to them in a way they understand. In response to
> this, the Surf Church movement was born. Every Sunday, young people
> gather on the beach to surf together before walking to a nearby
> church to worship. Their motto: “We love waves, and we love Jesus”.
> Their mission: to connect with young people through a shared love 
> of the ocean.
> 
> In this Heart &  Soul documentary from the BBC World Service,
> reporter Colm Flynn travels to Porto to discover more about this
> innovative approach, which has attracted a diverse congregation of
> over a dozen nationalities. Colm meets several members of the
> community, including Ukrainian teenager Uliana Yarova, who found
> refuge and faith within Surf Church after fleeing her war-torn
> country — culminating in her baptism in the Atlantic Ocean. He also
> speaks to Ana Marques, a local Portuguese woman who says she grew
> up watching her mother make sacrifices to please God, suffering in
> the process. Ana says she has now found a home in the Surf Church.
> 
> However, this unconventional ministry has not been without
> criticism. Some argue that Surf Church prioritizes surfing and
> socialising over worship and theological depth. There are also
> concerns about the high turnover of members, with some newcomers
> expecting a looser interpretation of the Gospel because of the
> Church’s casual style. But Pastor Sam is clear: “The Gospel is the
> Gospel, and that will never change.”
> 

	Não me dei ao trabalho de ler.

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