The Sound of Peace: Christmas at the Cathedral

CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL ON CBS TELEVISION NETWORK DEC. 24, 2006A Christmas Special from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

This special Christmas concert, with a brief segment of prayer  has been an annual interfaith gathering at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph, in Sioux Falls for well over a decade. Music, for the Christmas season,  was provided by The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Henry Charles Smith, conductor emeritus. The Cathedral Choir and other choirs, including a children’s choir, along with soloist, Susan Almjeld, filled out the musical portion. An actor helped dramatize some of the musical transitions and the newly ordained Bishop of Sioux Falls, Bishop Paul Swain welcomed everyone to the Cathedral and lead the brief prayer and offers a Blessing to all. The program was a rich presentation of music, prayer and a seasonal, and timely, hope for peace.

After the Storm: Religions Respond to Nature's Fury

Aired 2005-06. This natural event of unimaginable magnitude struck last December and stunned the world. Nations and individuals responded as best they could and as quickly as possible. However, what happened after the story moved off the front pages was the core of this program. We listened to those who were there, and witnessed what work continued through faith communities, along with secular organizations; who all worked to comfort broken people and helped to rebuild broken communities.

Christmas: Joy to the World

Aired 2005-06. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA Joy to the World is a joyful mixture of music and praise featuring several choirs and congregations that celebrate the cultural diversity within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Tune in to see and hear pastors, choir directors and church members demonstrate how worship in their congregations reflects their cultural heritage within the context of the Lutheran Church.

We will visit some of the ELCA's culture-specific congregations including American Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, African American, and Latino. Through choir performance, liturgical dance, and conversations with church leaders you will learn the importance of music and cultural diversity to faith practice, enjoy a variety of music, and gain insight into the commonalities and differences among these ELCA-based, culturally diverse congregations.

On DVD only $14.95 (with vinyl window cling while supplies last)

Easter: Come to the Water

Aired 2005-06. Produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Atheists. Buddhists. Unchurched individuals. Some from Jewish backgrounds, Protestant traditions, blended families. A fascinating group of adults come together to seek adult baptism into the Catholic Church at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. Come to the Water: The Adult Journey to Baptism follows both catechumens and candidates in the year-round RCIA process of adult education and initiation into the Catholic community, culminating with Baptism celebrated within the Easter Vigil. Filmed on location in the Pacific northwest and in the breath-taking interior of St. James Cathedral, the program is a vibrant and moving experience of the adult spiritual journey.

 

Living Legacies: Billy Graham

Aired 2005-06. Produced by the Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group  

 depicts several individuals who served as models of faithfulness and obedience to God's calling.  Though no longer living, the spirit and influence of these loyal servants continues in the lives of persons touched by their ministries.  Through the work of those who carry on, their legacies will be felt for generations to come.

No Room in the Inn

Aired 2005-06. Produced by CBS "No Room in the Inn," was telecasted from Jackson, Mississippi, and featured scripture readings, spiritual music and a sermon by Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, who is the current president of the National Council of Churches. The theme of "No Room in the Inn" centered on the various issues where there seems to be no room worldwide, for those displaced by prejudice, persecution, and disasters such as the hurricanes that brought devastation to the Gulf Coast. During the service, survivors of the storms were recognized with gifts.

Overlord: A Mighty Host

Aired 2005-06. Presented by the Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group On June 6, 1944, the greatest military operation in the history of the world succeeded in landing over 150,000 Allied troops on the beaches of northern France. Before the battle of Normandy was won in late August, these troops endured some of the most costly fighting of World War II. Overlord: A Mighty Host looked back sixty years on this awesome military event from the point of view of soldiers, sailors, and paratroopers who were involved in the invasion. The documentary examined the role of faith in the lives of these men — on that day in 1944 and today.

Spiritual Caregivers: In Those Moments of Tragedy

Aired 2005-06. When a tragedy strikes, whether a Sept. 11 event, a plane crash, or a singular death, each leaves one or many families without a mother, father, spouse or friend- and clergy are among the first responders. This broadcast gave witness to the clergy, and other members of the faith communities, who comfort the afflicted and seeks to understand what sustains them during such emotionally draining work.

The Eternal Light: A Historical Retrospective

Aired 2005-06. Presented by Diva Communications Presented by Jewish Theological Seminary of America

When the Eternal Light radio series began broadcasting in 1940, no one could predict the immense impact this program would have on the national. Eternal Light forged a bold new paradigm for faith communications and this program takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the Peabody Award winning program that defined a generation.

To purchase a copy of the film call 212 397- 7259

The Sounds of Christmas

Aired 2005-06.Produced by Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group Nothing stirs the memory like music and nothing brings the spirit of Christmas and nostalgia alive quite like "The Great Songs of Christmas" as performed by the Choir and Orchestra of the Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Surrounded by glistening candlelight and sparkling Christmas trees, the great choir sang the beloved melodies of Christmas supported by the rich tonal color of symphonic accompaniment. Prepared especially for television, this time of music, celebration, and worship was a holiday experience you should not ave missed.

Faith Works: Across the USA 2005

Aired 2005-06. 202-541-3204 Produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

Roman Catholics make up nearly one-fourth of the population of the United States, but the many ways that they put their beliefs into action are not always front page news.  Last year alone, Catholic schools and colleges educated more than three million students, Catholic hospitals treated 83 million patients and Catholic Charities assisted more than seven million individuals who were in need of help.

 

In 2004, we introduced viewers to some of the every day Catholic heroes who are the flesh and blood behind some of these impressive statistics. This year, we will tell the stories of more Catholics who are finding new and innovative ways to improve the lives of others.  "Faith Works: Across the USA 2005” will go on location to introduce more inspiring individuals that provide a sense of the breadth, depth and diversity of Catholic ministry in our nation.

Personally Speaking 2005

Aired 2005-06. Produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops How do those who are in the public eye integrate spirituality into their lives?  Several famous people expounded on that topic when Msgr. Jim Lisante sat down with them for a heart-to-heart chat in an hour-long special, “Personally Speaking 2005.”

For more than 20 years, Msgr. Lisante has been interviewing prominent people in entertainment, sports, literature and other fields, and asking questions that most interviewers shy away from.  With his genial manner, "Msgr. Jim" approached the celebrity interview from a different angle and his guests talked openly about how faith and family intersect with celebrity and careers.  Past guests have included NBC’s Tim Russert, singer Aaron Neville and actress Catherine Hicks.

A Holy Passion: Easter Special from Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas

Aired 2004-05. The passion of Jesus Christ, His sacrifice of His own life for the world’s sin, has been the pivotal theme of the Christian experience for more than two thousand years. During the Easter season, adherents of the Christian faith commemorate Christ’s crucifixion, death and resurrection, not simply as the end of His earthly life, but the start of something magnificent. It was an enduring gift of love, the end … of the beginning. A Holy Passion is a one-hour worship concert by the five hundred-member choir and orchestra of Prestonwood Baptist Church. The program celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and the redeemed life He offers. Co-hosted by Jack Graham, Pastor and R. Todd Bell, Minister of Music and Worship, A Holy Passion is filled with powerful and inspiring songs of praise.

“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2

Produced by Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas. in cooperation with the Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group.

To purchase a copy of this program call Prestonwood Music & Worship Ministry, (972) 820-5299.

Ethics in Sports

Aired 2004-05. Many problems seem to confront high school, college and professional sports programs. From steroid use, cheating, or improper conduct on and off the field, parents and others are worried. The program explored the stated concerns and the various attempts made to instill ethical and moral values in youngsters, as they face a competitive world.

Extraordinary Possibilities: The Civil Rights Movement Then and Now

Aired 2004-05. It's been half a century since the Supreme Court ruled against racial segregation in the public schools, 40 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Movement, which had its most productive years in the 1950s and 1960s, involved the active participation of hundreds of thousands of people, black and white, northern and southern, from varied religious backgrounds and mostly young. Their efforts advanced the cause of human rights for African Americans, opening the education and economic doors for many. Extraordinary Possibilities: The Civil Rights Movement Then And Now presented some of the people and their stories already collected.  

Help Them Learn, Help Them Grow

Aired 2004-05. Inner-city public school children are an educational challenge. Many may just be learning English, many from one-caregiver homes where individual attention is in short supply. These students can be at a real disadvantage. Some, a lucky few, are able to attend private religious schools where teacher-student ratios are more conducive to learning. Others take advantage of tutoring, computer training, immersion in the arts and other after-school activities provided by people of faith who volunteer their time. Help them learn, Help Them Grow showed what members of various faith communities are doing to offer help to students and schools in need. Help Them Learn, Help Them Grow aired on CBS stations and affiliates, June 27 through July 18, 2004.