About
What to expect
Journalist and UN staff member Fernande van Tets moved to Damascus in 2018, as the Syrian civil war entered its eighth year.
Her book describes a country that declared victory, but where the scars of war were visible everywhere.
During this learning evening, she talks about her experiences in Syria and the encounters that shaped her view of the country.
She discusses religious diversity, how different faith communities live together, and the meaning of faith in a society marked by war.
She also speaks about her contact with Frans van der Lugt, the Dutch Jesuit who stayed in Syria until his death.
His life and work for encounter between people from different backgrounds inspire her story.
Van Tets has a personal bond with Hattem and the Hervormde Gemeente.
After the lecture, there is time for conversation and questions.
Questions
When does Syria after the war: living together, faith and hope start and end?
Syria after the war: living together, faith and hope runs Monday, 2 November 2026, 20:00.
Where is Syria after the war: living together, faith and hope?
Syria after the war: living together, faith and hope takes place at Emmaüskerk, Dorpsweg 27, Hattem.
What does she talk about?
Van Tets talks about her book and her experiences in Syria.
Religious diversity and how faith communities live together
The meaning of faith in a war-scarred society
Her contact with Frans van der Lugt, the Dutch Jesuit who stayed in Syria until his death
Are there questions after the talk?
Yes. After the lecture there is an opportunity for conversation and questions.
How do I register?
Register via **pghattem.nl
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Getting there
Emmaüskerk, Dorpsweg 27, 8051 XS Hattem, Gelderland, NL
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