Podcast appearances and mentions of Helen Burns

RMR 0291: Special Guests, from HunterWick Productions it is your special guests William Hunter and Chad Love, join your host, Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Changeling (1980) [R] Genre: Horror, Mystery   Starring: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh, John Colicos, Barry Morse, Madeleine Sherwood, Helen Burns, Frances Hyland, Ruth Springford, Eric Christmas, Roberta Maxwell, Bernard Behrens, James B. Douglas, J. Kenneth Campbell, Chris Gampel, Voldi Way, Michelle Martin, Janne Mortil, Terence Kelly, Robert Monroe, Hagan Beggs, Anna Hagan, Antonia Rey, Sammy Smith, Paul Rothery   Director: Peter Medak Recorded on 2024-10-20

Sunday 13th October 2024 - West and North Sites Speaker - Helen Burns Helen continues our series focussing on The Power of the Gospel, looking in particular at the great love that the Lord has lavished upon us. -------- 1 John 3 v 1-10   1) See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2) Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3) All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 4) Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5) But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6) No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 7) Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8) The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work. 9) No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God's seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10) This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. -------- Recorded at West Site - 13Oct2024

We're living in a time where people feel lonelier than ever before. Friends matter. The question is, what kind of friend are you?Today, we got the pleasure to hear from Helen Burns. Helen and her husband John are founding pastors of Relate Church in Vancouver, Canada. Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

In the book of Hebrews in the Bible, God teaches us that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. That means that our hopes and dreams play a part in bringing our faith into reality. But what if you have lost hope in something, someone, or some situation? How do you find the courage to continue believing for the best?John Burns' message, The Power of Hope, is the perfect place to begin looking for God's answers to your most concerning questions.John and Helen Burns are the founding pastors of Relate Church in Vancouver, Canada.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

Ask yourself this question: "What kind of friend am I?". Community through deep, intentional friendships are essential to living the life God has created us to live. In this episode, guest speaker Pastor Helen Burns helps us unpack the importance of what it looks like to live out a life that honours God through our relationships and community. Discover how you can live a fruitful life by being someone trustworthy, safe, and full of truth and grace!Support the Show.

Chapter 1:Summary of Jane Eyre"Jane Eyre" is a novel written by Charlotte Bronte. It follows the story of Jane Eyre, an orphaned young woman who faces numerous hardships and challenges throughout her life. Jane is mistreated by her aunt and cousins, and later sent to Lowood School, a harsh and strict institution. Despite these difficulties, Jane remains strong-willed and determined.As an adult, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. However, she discovers that Rochester has a dark secret – he is already married to an insane woman named Bertha Mason. Jane flees Thornfield and ends up at Moor House, where she discovers that she is the long-lost cousin of St. John Rivers.Eventually, Jane inherits a fortune from a distant relative and returns to Thornfield to find it burned down. She reunites with Rochester, who has been left blind and crippled by the fire. Jane and Rochester marry and start a new life together."Jane Eyre" is a classic novel that explores themes of social class, religion, morality, and the struggle for independence and autonomy. Jane Eyre's journey to find love, acceptance, and self-respect is a powerful and timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.Chapter 2:The Theme of Jane EyreKey Plot Points:1. Jane Eyre is an orphaned young girl living with her cruel aunt and cousins at Gateshead Hall. She is mistreated and bullied by her relatives.2. Jane is sent to Lowood School, a harsh and strict boarding school. She befriends Helen Burns, a kind and gentle girl who teaches her how to endure hardship with grace.3. After several years at Lowood, Jane becomes a teacher and eventually decides to leave the school to seek a new position as a governess at Thornfield Hall.4. At Thornfield, Jane meets the enigmatic and brooding Mr. Rochester, the master of the house. They develop a close relationship and eventually fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by secrets from Rochester's past.5. Jane discovers that Rochester is already married to a mentally unstable woman, Bertha Mason, who is kept hidden away in the attic. Heartbroken and betrayed, Jane flees Thornfield.6. Jane is taken in by the kind and benevolent Rivers family, who offer her a home and help her find work as a teacher. She learns that she is related to the Rivers siblings, who are her cousins.7. Jane inherits a large fortune from a long-lost uncle and decides to return to Thornfield to find Rochester, who has been injured and blinded in a fire that destroyed the house. They are reunited and eventually marry, finding happiness together.Character Development:1. Jane Eyre: At the beginning of the novel, Jane is a strong-willed and independent young woman who values her own self-respect and integrity above all else. Throughout the story, she learns to trust in love and find her own happiness, despite the obstacles she faces.2. Mr. Rochester: Rochester is initially portrayed as a mysterious and brooding figure, but as the story unfolds, he reveals a softer and more vulnerable side. He learns to repent for his past mistakes and seeks redemption through his love for Jane.3. Bertha Mason: Bertha is depicted as a violent and mad woman, locked away in the attic at Thornfield. She symbolizes the consequences of repressed desires and the oppression of women in Victorian society.4. The Rivers Family: St. John Rivers, Diana Rivers, and Mary Rivers are Jane's long-lost cousins who provide her with love, support, and guidance. They represent the importance of family bonds and selfless love.Thematic Ideas:1. Social Class and Gender Roles: The novel explores the constraints and limitations imposed by society on individuals based on their social class and gender. Jane challenges these norms by asserting her...

38 years into ministry, Helen Burns speaks of the Church with love in her voice and delight in the work God is doing among His people today.  Joining us on the podcast for a second time, Helen is a voice of encouragement as she reflects on what she has learned along the way. From planting Relate Church with her husband John in 1986, to the process of succession as their daughter Angela and her husband Rod stepped into the lead pastor role in 2018 - the significance of mentorship and intergenerational relationships underpin our conversation. Helen reflects back on past ministry with humility, letting us into moments where she felt the heart was right but the emphasis was off. Helen humbly models what it looks like to stay soft to the way God is pruning and growing His people, leading us into deeper purity as we walk with Him. As we consider the need for spaces of belonging, we hope you'll find inspiration for how you can set the table for pastors to gather in your community, making room for God to break through the isolation many experience in ministry. Helen Burns is a passionate lover of Jesus and committed to building His Church. She and her husband John pioneered Relate Church, a thriving family church in the Vancouver area, in 1986 where they served as lead pastors for 35 years. Today, they continue to teach and serve there while travelling and speaking internationally. Helen shares with depth and insight on marriage, family and relationships, and is the author of several books. John and Helen have been married for over 50 years and they have three awesome daughters and she is the blessed Oma of eight grandchildren. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners:  Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes: Relate Church The Contemplative Pastor by Eugene Peterson CCLN Emerging Leaders Lab CCLN Pastors Retreat Barna Statistics See, Hear, Love Youtube/Podcast Get Connected! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog & Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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World-renowned and very clever Professor of Short Books, Douglas Ullard...along with his Twenty-Two Minute and Seventeen Second Classic Literature Audio Armchair Theatre Company (or TTMASSCLAATC) brings you Charlotte Brontë's great classic, literary "masterpiece" Jane Eyre in just...well...twenty-two minutes and seventeen seconds.  If you are a massive fan of massive coincidences, then you've come to the right place. With anagrams aplenty, which are extremely important in how novels and names are chosen, you are sure to not want to miss this episode! Jane Eyre in just 1,337 seconds...or thereabouts! Cast Caroline Rodgers as Jane Eyre David Menkin as Rochester and others Ben Starr as Grace Poole and others Charlotte McBurney as Helen Burns and others Julien Ball as Brocklehurst and others Joanna Brookes as Ms Fairfax and others with a special introduction by the Professor himself, Douglas Ullard Written by David Spicer Directed by John Schwab and David Spicer Audio Production by John Schwab

Oh, we have waited for this one! Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Join us as we discuss a truly Great Book. Who do we love to love? Who do we love to hate? What do Mr Brocklehurst, Mrs Reed, Helen Burns and Miss Temple say about the world Bronte is creating and what impact do they have on Jane? Is this book realistic? Hop on over to the Facebook group (Book Fare Podcast) and join in the discussion - we can't wait to hear what you think! Referenced in this episode: The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell

Helen Burns begins our summer series, introducing the book of proverbs.

Chapter 1:Jane Eyre Review and SummaryReview of Jane Eyre"Jane Eyre" is a classic novel written by Charlotte Bronte that has captivated readers for over 150 years. The story follows the life of its protagonist, Jane Eyre, from orphaned childhood to her education and eventual employment as a governess. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas, including her love for her employer, Mr. Rochester, who is already married.One of the things that makes "Jane Eyre" such a timeless classic is its strong female protagonist. Jane is independent, intelligent, and fiercely principled, even in the face of adversity. Her struggles with social status, gender roles, and personal integrity resonate with readers even today.Another strength of the novel is its vivid setting and descriptions. Bronte expertly brings to life the bleak moors of Yorkshire, as well as the imposing Thornfield Hall where much of the story takes place. Readers can easily imagine themselves in Jane's world, experiencing both the beauty and the darkness of her surroundings.Overall, "Jane Eyre" is a moving and thought-provoking novel that still holds up after all these years. Its themes of love, morality, and female empowerment are still relevant today, making it an essential read for anyone interested in classic literature.Summary of Jane Eyre"Jane Eyre" tells the story of a young orphan girl named Jane who grows up in the home of her cruel Aunt Reed, along with her cousins. After a traumatic experience in which she is locked in a room overnight, Jane is sent away to a charity school. There, she befriends another student named Helen Burns, who helps her see the value of self-control and forgiveness.After leaving school, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. However, she soon discovers that he is already married to a madwoman locked in the attic. Despite her love for Rochester, Jane refuses to become his mistress and runs away.Jane is eventually taken in by a clergyman named St. John Rivers, who offers her a job as a teacher and proposes marriage. However, she realizes that she cannot marry him without love and returns to Thornfield Hall, where she finds it destroyed by a fire set by Rochester's mad wife. She reunites with Rochester, who has been injured in the fire, and they are finally able to marry.The novel ends on a hopeful note, with Jane and Rochester living together in peace and happiness. Throughout the story, Jane faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas, but ultimately stays true to her principles and values.Chapter 2：Charlotte Bronte- Jane Eyre writerCharlotte Bronte was a British novelist and poet, most famous for her novel "Jane Eyre". She was born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, Yorkshire, England, and was the third of six siblings. Her father was a clergyman and her mother died when she was only five years old. Charlotte and her sisters, Emily and Anne, were all talented writers and published their works under the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell."Jane Eyre" was published in 1847 and is a Gothic novel that tells the story of Jane, an orphan who becomes a governess and falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. The novel is known for its strong female protagonist, themes of morality, social class, and religion, and its unconventional romance plot. "Jane Eyre" was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, making Bronte one of the most famous writers of her time.In addition to "Jane Eyre", Bronte also wrote other novels, including "Shirley" and "Villette", as well as poems and short stories. Bronte's...

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Early in the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Jane is sent to Lowood School, a charitable institution that educated orphans and poor girls. A victim of various injustices, she arrives angry and wanting revenge. At the school, however, she makes friends with a girl named Helen Burns. From Helen, she learns about perseverance, kindness, and forgiveness. She resolves to imitate her friend instead of nursing her grudges. Imitating good is a biblical principle for Christian behavior. While Gaius would have been a good example to follow (3 John 1), Diotrephes was clearly not (vv. 9–10). John describes him as a person who “loves to be first” (v. 9). He didn’t have a servant attitude but a prideful one. He didn’t practice the hospitality or missionary support described yesterday, but went so far as to forbid it and to excommunicate those who disobeyed him. He’d ignored a letter from John and was spreading “malicious nonsense” about him (v. 10). In modern terms, he was a “control freak”—a self-centered leader trying to build up power and position rather than working for the sake of the gospel. John would deal with him when he came in person. We should imitate good examples, like Demetrius, who may have been the bearer of this letter (v. 12). He’d proved by his actions that he was an authentic believer and was affirmed by the testimony of others. “Anyone who does what is good is from God.” Goodness comes from God; evil comes from godlessness. Trees are known by their fruit. John broke off here, promising to say more when he visited the church (vv. 13–14). He longed to be with these friends in person. >> There are many leaders who fight for our attention, but we need to be careful who we follow. While Christ is always our perfect standard (1 John 2:6), we can also imitate those who imitate Christ (1 Cor. 4:16–17; 1 Thess.1:6; Heb. 13:7).

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John and Helen Burns are Founding and Teaching Pastors of Relate Church in British Columbia, Canada. They also travel around the work talking at churches and conferences about marriage and relationships. In this Inspire Night of Marriage, John and Helen shared 6 insightful tips on marriage and what real love looks like in a relationship. John and Helen also have a podcast called Relationship Wisdom with John and Helen Burns that you can listen to on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Want to learn more about Crossraods Church? Visit us at https://mycrossroads.orgPrayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved

In a time where the list of pastors who are falling seems to be growing, we've been on the search for faithful pastors. Pastors who have finished well, stayed the course, maintained a deep love for Jesus and His Bride - pastors who have been faithful. Thankfully, we didn't have to look far. In this special mini-series, we circle around the topic of faithfulness with a group of leaders that have 5 to 50+ years of pastoral experience. We sat down with Darrell & Sharon Johnson, Helen Burns, Murray Coughlan, Jason Ballard and Jeremiah Niengor. This is part 2 of what we found. Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today's episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church here. Apply for the 2023 Church Leaders Incubator Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story

In a time where the list of pastors who are falling seems to be growing, we've been on the search for faithful pastors. Pastors who have finished well, stayed the course, maintained a deep love for Jesus and His Bride - pastors who have been faithful. Thankfully, we didn't have to look far. In this special mini-series, we circle around the topic of faithfulness with a group of leaders that have 5 to 50+ years of pastoral experience. We sat down with Darrell & Sharon Johnson, Helen Burns, Murray Coughlan, Jason Ballard and Jeremiah Niengor. This is part 1 of what we found. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their Bible Course here. Apply for the 2023 Church Leaders Incubator Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story

In the newest episode of Relationship Wisdom, John and Helen Burns discuss how we are all created in God's image. We are created needed. We are created amazing, loving, generous and giving. And we are also created to be relational.

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Subito dopo la partenza del Signor Brocklehurst, Jane rimane con la coscienza che sta esplodendo dalla vergogna e dalla rabbia per com'è stata trattata. Per fortuna, però, la dolce Signorina Temple crede a Jane e tiene molto a lei così come a Helen Burns. L'amicizia fra Jane e Helen durerà?

Right after Mr Brocklehurst as left the building, Jane is left with her conscience exploding of shame and frustration for how she has been treated. Thankfully, though, the sweet Miss Temple believes Jane and really cares for her and Helen Burns as well. Will this friendship between Jane and Helen last?

Spring arrives at Lowood, and Jane is happier and more fulfilled than she has ever been. But her contentment can not last too long, as an epidemic sweeps through the school, and Jane's dear friend is very ill. Charlene and Mike celebrate Helen Burns and her effect on Jane's personal growth. ---- Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha. Audio clips are from the 1973 BBC production of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston. Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter and Instagram @eyreguide If you're an “Eyrehead” we would appreciate your telling your friends about our podcast and subscribing through your favorite platform. Leave us a review and we may feature it on the show!

The “Coming Man” - Mr. Brocklehurst - makes his appearance and we learn more about the villainous Reverend and his role at Lowood School. Some comparisons between Brocklehurst and Darth Vadar ensue. Join Mike and Charlene as they parse out this parson and discuss Chapter 7 of Jane Eyre. ---- Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha. Audio clips are from the 1973 BBC production of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston. Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter and Instagram @eyreguide If you're an “Eyrehead” we would appreciate your telling your friends about our podcast and subscribing through your favorite platform. Leave us a review and we may feature it on the show!

In Chapter 6 we hear more from Jane's friend, Helen Burns, and it becomes clear that Helen subscribes to a different life philosophy than Jane. Charlene and Mike discuss Helen and Jane's different viewpoints and it becomes clear that one of us is Team Helen while the other is Team Jane. Listen to the show to find out who is who! ---- Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha. Audio clips are from the 1973 BBC production of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston. Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter and Instagram @eyreguide If you're an “Eyrehead” we would appreciate your telling your friends about our podcast and subscribing through your favorite platform. Leave us a review and we may feature it on the show!

t's been said that what you think about God is the most important thing about you. If that's true, and if this belief impacts every area of your life, then it's important to consider what you think. Who is Jesus, really? We're on a mission to know Him well, and this series will take us on a deep dive into the heart and character of Jesus. Walk with us through the unique gospel of John to discover a Jesus more expansive, more delightful, and more challenging than you've imagined.⁠

t's been said that what you think about God is the most important thing about you. If that's true, and if this belief impacts every area of your life, then it's important to consider what you think. Who is Jesus, really? We're on a mission to know Him well, and this series will take us on a deep dive into the heart and character of Jesus. Walk with us through the unique gospel of John to discover a Jesus more expansive, more delightful, and more challenging than you've imagined.⁠

Vanessa and Lauren settle into the Lowood School in chapters 5 through 8 of Jane Eyre. They grapple with the role of Christianity in this book, paying special attention to how Charlotte Bronte's ideas are expressed through the character of Helen Burns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Celebration Church Audio Podcast. The podcast will have the weekly sermons from our Lead Pastor, Dennis Varty. To learn more visit us at CelebrationEdmonton.com.

This Week, Dylan and Megan talk about Relationships! No surprise there... But recently, they heard a sermon from John and Helen Burns. They are know as Relationship Gurus, and they had an amazing message regarding Marriage and Relationships in your life. We talk about these points and what we learned from them on this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livinglifeauthentically/message

Episode 59 | John and Helen Burns joined Jason to share about their life, ministry, and the wisdom they have learned as spouses and parents after 35 years in ministry together. Anne Miranda, Women’s Pastor at Village Church, also joined the conversation as she was impacted in special ways by their ministry years ago. She shared the story of coming back to church as a teenager and experiencing healing one night as John preached at Victory Christian Centre (later renamed to Relate Church). John and Helen talk about their time at Relate Church as lead pastors and their recent transition to become the founding and teaching pastors as they turned the reins over to new leadership. Throughout their 35 years at Relate, they have learned the importance of fighting bitterness and journeying with the right people around you. One of their unique giftings as a couple has been to connect with and care for younger people, no matter what the age gap is. John muses that he is basically a teenager, but in all seriousness, loves to learn from and empower young people to find their giftings in the local church. Blog | www.ccln.ca/episodes/episode59 Website | www.ccln.ca

Charlotte Brontë [ˈʃɑːlət ˈbɹɒnteɪ], née le 21 avril 1816 à Thornton (comté d'Adams) et morte le 31 mars 1855 à Haworth (comté de Bergen), est une romancière anglaise. Troisième fille du révérend Patrick Brontë, au sein d'une famille de condition modeste qui compte six enfants, elle bénéficie, comme ses quatre sœurs et son frère, de la présence d'un père qui a poussé ses études classiques jusqu'à l'université de Cambridge, et n'hésite pas à leur transmettre sa culture et sa vision du monde. Elle connaît cependant très tôt, alors qu'elle est encore tout enfant, le deuil de sa mère, puis de ses deux sœurs aînées, frappées par la tuberculose. Malgré sa condition de femme et son absence de moyens financiers, elle réussit à publier ses poèmes et ceux de ses sœurs (sous des noms masculins), en 1846, et surtout, à publier son œuvre principale Jane Eyre, devenu un grand classique de la littérature anglaise et mondiale, ayant également laissé une empreinte importante dans l'histoire culturelle en étant adapté au cinéma à plusieurs reprises. Elle naît à Thornton où son père, Patrick Brontë, est pasteur. Sa mère meurt d'un cancer de l'estomac le 15 septembre 18212. En 1824, pour assurer leur éducation, les quatre filles aînées sont envoyées à l'école de Cowan Bridge, établissement recevant les enfants des membres du clergé peu fortuné, qui avait été recommandé à M. Brontë. Dans cette école, pourtant de bonne réputation, les conditions de vie sont difficiles, sans chauffage, avec une maigre nourriture préparée sans aucune hygiène, et presque immangeable. L'année suivante, Maria et Elizabeth tombent gravement malades et en sont retirées, mais décèdent peu après à quelques semaines d'intervalle, le 6 mai et le 15 juin 18255 ; Charlotte et Emily, enlevées elles aussi à ce lieu malsain, retournent à Haworth. La perte de leurs deux sœurs sera pour les quatre enfants un traumatisme qui transparaît notamment dans l'œuvre de Charlotte, par exemple dans Jane Eyre où Cowan Bridge devient Lowood, la figure pathétique de Maria est représentée sous les traits de la jeune Helen Burns, la cruauté d'une maîtresse, Miss Andrews, sous ceux de Miss Scatcherd et la tyrannie du directeur, le Révérend Carus Wilson, sous ceux de l'odieux et suffisant M. Brocklehurst. Ellen Nussey, la grande amie de Charlotte, vers 1855, à l'époque de la mort de cette dernière. Charlotte se retrouve alors l'aînée des quatre enfants survivants. Les autres sont Branwell, Emily et Anne. Désormais, les enfants seront élevés par leur tante maternelle Elizabeth Branwell, figure un peu mystérieuse qui n'aura pas une grande influence sur Charlotte et Emily. Mais surtout, une véritable symbiose littéraire et familiale va se créer entre les enfants. En effet, stimulés par la lecture du Blackwood's Magazine que reçoit leur père, Charlotte et Branwell entament avec Emily et Anne une collaboration littéraire intense autour d'un pays imaginaire, la confédération de Glass Town, créant une quantité fabuleuse de récits, de pièces de théâtre, de journaux, de poèmes écrits en caractères minuscules. Ils peuplent ce monde d'une foule de personnages, tels que le comte de Northangerland (le cruel et perfide Alexander Rogue), ou le grand peintre Sir Edward de Lisle. C'est l'occasion pour les quatre enfants d'échanges d'idées et de connaissances intenses, et d'une stimulante rivalité intellectuelle. Puis Charlotte est envoyée une nouvelle fois en pension, en 1831, mais cette fois dans un établissement de qualité, chez Miss Wooler, où elle nouera deux amitiés durables, avec Ellen Nussey et Mary Taylor. L'entrée dans la vie professionnelle est difficile. Hantée par le besoin d'écrire, elle parvient à peine à remplir ses fonctions d'institutrice dans son ancien pensionnat, puis de gouvernante chez des particuliers. Des tentatives de contact avec d'autres écrivains, notamment Robert Southey qui lui déconseille l'écriture parce qu'elle est une femme, ne portent guère de fruits. Un jour, en 1845, Charlotte découvre par hasard des textes d'Emily. Éblouie par leur qualité, elle propose à ses sœurs de publier un volume collectif qui paraîtra sous le titre Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell (1846). Les trois sœurs se mettent alors à des romans. Ceux d'Anne et Emily, Agnes Grey et Les Hauts de Hurlevent (Wuthering Heights), sont acceptés par un éditeur, mais non le récit de Charlotte, The Professor. En revanche, son deuxième roman, Jane Eyre, publié en 1847 sous le pseudonyme de Currer Bell, fait sensation. Héritier de la tradition du roman gothique, ce récit à la première personne scandalise certains par l'affirmation de soi et la détermination de l'héroïne - on est en pleine époque victorienne - mais son style somptueux, à la fois passionné et parfaitement maîtrisé, en fera un immense best-seller. Elle entame alors un troisième roman, Shirley. Entre-temps, son frère Branwell est devenu alcoolique et opiomane, addictions qu'une déception amoureuse ne fait qu'aggraver, et meurt de tuberculose en septembre 1848. Emily décède aussi quelques semaines plus tard, en décembre de la même année, après avoir pris froid et refusé de se soigner. Moins rétive aux soins, Anne ne tardera pourtant pas à mourir de la même maladie en mai 1849. Commence alors une période de calvaire pour Charlotte. Elle termine tant bien que mal Shirley tout en luttant contre une dépression atroce. Ses horizons s'élargissent néanmoins à présent qu'elle n'est plus tenue de respecter l'anonymat qu'elle avait juré à Emily. Soutenue par son éditeur George Smith, elle fait la connaissance du Tout-Londres littéraire et noue de solides amitiés avec ses pairs, notamment sa future biographe Elizabeth Gaskell. Shirley a souffert des conditions dans lesquelles il a été écrit. Les deux héroïnes se transforment en portraits idéalisés des sœurs de Charlotte, et le récit ne cesse de vaciller entre le réalisme social et un romantisme aussi échevelé mais beaucoup moins convaincant que celui de Jane Eyre. Charlotte retrouve une veine plus conforme à son talent avec Villette, publié en 1853, fondé sur ses expériences bruxelloises et considéré par certains comme son chef-d'œuvre.

We're a bit numb, aren't we? While we continue to focus on the hope that we have, the physicality of what we're walking through is real. Brain fog, a snappy temper, pervasive exhaustion. Hope deferred makes the heart sick. With this in mind, we are revisiting The Relationship Lab to check in with you, and each other, through Relate Online. Join us for the second of two incredible conversations with our panelists Helen Burns, John Burns, Angela Doell, and Brandon Donnery!

Join David, Heidi, and very special guest Karen Swallow Prior as they discuss Helen Burns, Charlotte Bronte's strategy for naming characters, the confluence of Bronte's life and Jane's experiences, our introduction to Ye Olde Mansion, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"I'm ready to give up."⁠ Have you heard these words lately? Maybe you've spoken them, or maybe you've heard someone else say them. If you have, you'll want to listen to this incredible message from Pastor Helen!

Legacy | John & Helen Burns by Connect Church

We live in precarious times, and we're all realizing that the pressures of this season have exposed cracks in our emotional health and relational connections. There is a mental health crisis, and our desire is to be a church that heals. Our hope is that this four-week series would provide tools from the rich resource of God's Word to help us find emotional healing and relational growth. Relationships are the workshop of life, and this Relationship Lab is where we get to work things out together!

A lot of us love Jesus, but struggle to love what He loves. Maybe you've had this conversation with your friends; "Jesus is ok, but I'm not sure about _____________." (Fill in the blank - Christians, religion, the Bible, you name it.) We love the idea of Jesus, but we're not actually sure what all the rest of the stuff means and how it fits into our lives. In our new series "I LOVE JESUS, BUT..." we'll take a deeper dive into a few hot topics with the goal of connecting the relationship between who we believe Jesus is, and the life that He calls us to live.

Message from John and Helen Burns on August 9, 2020

This is Canada - You likely have neighbours who sound, look, and think differently than you do. The place where we live and the people we share a postal code with are significant in our lives. In our new series “The Neighbours”, we'll explore the history of the place where we're planted, the shared story we are part of, and the calling that we have as the Church to neighbour well. When Jesus came He moved right into the neighbourhood, and He's invited us all into a whole new way to be human.

Message from John and Helen Burns on September 29, 2019

Message from John and Helen Burns on September 29, 2019

Message from John and Helen Burns on September 29, 2019