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Aired 2009-10. Presented by the Islamic Society of North America; Produced with the Baptist Center for Ethics Some religious leaders have reinforced harmful stereotypes and spread misinformation about Islam. Others have pursued acts of good will. Recently, a group of Baptist and Muslim leaders have begun talking about the common ground in both traditions - love for God and love for neighbor. What you see will surprise you.
For DVDs, call 615-627-7766 or visit www.ethicsdaily.com
Aired 2009-10. Presented by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops With a trumpet blast and an “Alleluia!” Christ’s resurrection were proclaimed from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. Holy Cross fathers Richard Warner, director of campus ministry and Rev. Peter Rocco, shrine rector, co-celebrated the Easter Mass together with the fifty-member choir and congregation. Students proclaimed the Easter readings and participated in the renewal of their baptismal rites. It is this joyful and youthful celebration that so clearly embodies Easter. As Christ’s resurrection brings us spiritual rebirth so do these many faith-filled young men and women, and energized us with their embodiment of God’s light.
Aired 2009-10. Modern secular and religious music has been seen to engage young people in considering some of the messages of religious faith. Segments featured some popular rock music personalities, Christian folksingers and Hasidic-born Reggae artists.
Aired 2009-10. Presented by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops They freely dedicated their lives to serve the least of their brothers and sisters. But then communism seized control of their countries, forcing them to work for the state. Interrupted Lives explores the experiences of Greek and Roman Catholic Sisters during the 40-year Soviet domination of Eastern and Central Europe. From the end of World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall, these “Sisters Survivors” endured imprisonment, exile to Siberia, forced farm and factory labor, deportation, seizure of their schools and hospitals and underground survival. Interviews offer a powerful testimony of faith, courage and endurance.
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Aired 2009-10. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA, produced by Mennonite Media With the highest incarceration rate in the world, the United States holds over two million souls in its prisons each year. More than half a million ex-offenders are released back into society annually. When released, many are given only $25.00 and a one way bus ticket. Often released with an addiction and no place to call home, these people struggle to find a way through the protective net society has cast around itself to ward off such people. In this program, we experienced their stories of struggle, and occasionally, victory.
Aired 2009-10. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by Greek Orthodox ChurchUSA For Greek Orthodox Christians around the world, Pascha, or Easter, is celebrated with ancient services that recount the Gospel narrative of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This one-hour special will highlight Great and Holy Friday, including a procession with the embroidered tapestry of Christ in the grave (the Epitaphios); the Resurrection Service on Saturday evening at midnight, with awe-inspiring hymnology and rich visual symbolism; and the Resurrection Service, with its procession to the exterior of the Church, with the joyous hymn “Christ is Risen!”
DVD copies of the program will be available for sale in late April ($25, includes shipping). To pre-purchase please contact the Department of Communications at 212-774-0244 or email gotel@goarch.org
Aired 2009-10. Faith groups take seriously their role in overcoming the harsh effects of poverty on the lives of so many. This special touched on various programs to help the poor and highlighted one effort by faith groups and sports teams (among others) which provided $10 malaria tents, made of simple netting, to protect more than one million malaria victims, most of them children, each year.
Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America Even though the Acholi people of Northern Uganda have been living in a war zone over the past 20 years, they can teach the rest of the world a lesson about forgiveness. More than 300,000 people were packed into camps for safety during some of those years. Despite all this, the Acholi people are ready to forgive the rebels who caused them so much pain. They have a tradition known asMato Oput or "drinking the bitter herbs." When two parties come together and taste the bitter herb, they sense each others pain. Then, the broken relationship is restored. Join us for an hour-long trip into faith, forgiveness and reconciliation, an African story of grace, hosted by Rwandan genocide survivor, Immaculee Ilibagiza.
Visit www.elca.org/readytoforgive for more information or to order a DVD of this program.
ELCA 800-638-3522 ext. 6009 http://archive.elca.org/mosaic/Orderpages/Uganda.asp
Aired 2009-10. Faith groups across the theological spectrum work daily with government officials shaping policy affecting those living in poverty. Such groups work on concerns about peace, war, justice, racial and environmental matters. We encountered these people in Washington DC, as they articulated these concerns and worked for grassroots and “grass-top” support.
Aired 2009-10. The arts give a voice and a face to many aspects of religious history and faith. “THE ART OF ‘THE BOOK’" A CBS RELIGION SPECIAL ABOUT ART AND THE BIBLE ANALYZED THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BIBLICAL STORIES, RITUALS AND THE ART THEY INSPIRE. IT ALSO PROVIDED A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE RARELY VIEWED MANUSCRIPTS AND OBJECTS.
Aired 2009-10. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA, produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Native Nations, hosted by Peter Coyote, chronicles the American Indians’ struggle for civil rights, and the creation of the National Indian Lutheran Board to raise funds and awareness for that struggle. From the controversy surrounding the 1862 trial when 38 Dakota Sioux were executed in the largest single-day mass hanging in United States history, to the confrontation of the 1960s when many Indian tribes joined together to speak out with a unified voice, Native Nations tells the story of standing together for sovereignty, justice and civil rights.
800/638-3522 www.elca.org/nativenations
Aired 2009-10. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by The United Methodist Church This traditional candlelight service features beautiful arrangements performed by the Christmas Eve Choir and classical brass and drum ensemble, the message “I Am Bringing You Good News” by Dr. John Fiedler, hymns, scriptures and congregational candle-lighting. First United Methodist Church is located in downtown Dallas, Texas in the heart of the arts district.
Aired 2008-09. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA, produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Native Nations, hosted by Peter Coyote, chronicled the American Indians’ struggle for civil rights, and the creation of the National Indian Lutheran Board to raise funds and awareness for that struggle. From the controversy surrounding the 1862 trial when 38 Dakota Sioux were executed in the largest single-day mass hanging in United States history, to the confrontation of the 1960s when many Indian tribes joined together to speak out with a unified voice, Native Nations told the story of standing together for sovereignty, justice and civil rights.
Aired 2008-09. Presented by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops On the eve of the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Franciscan Order (1209), the centuries-old questions remain: Why does the whole world come to Assisi, the birthplace of Saints Francis and Clare? What draws pilgrims and tourists, church and government leaders, Christian, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and those without any creed to this ancient city in the Umbrian valley of Italy? In "Assisi Pilgrimage," real-life pilgrims walk in the footsteps of these two beloved saints, learn about their times, struggles and joys while finding their own answers to those age-old questions.
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Aired 2008-09. The whole world is awakening to the growing concern for the environmental and moral implications of the increasing human effect upon the earth’s resources. Various faith communities are taking actions that respond to this new understanding of the planet. We heard from a variety of people who are developing practical programs to increase human awareness, and decrease negative human effects upon the earth.
Aired 2008-09. As a matter of deep religious conviction, the forgiving of others - for injustices, large or small, or acts of prejudice or violence – is deemed central to a healthy spiritual life. It is also important for good mental health. We heard from people who have offered forgiveness and others who have received it, and learned of the powerful affect it has on those who offer it, and those who receive it.
Aired 2008-09. Over many centuries, differences in regional in cultural traditions, and some geographic politics caused a troubling separation within of the Christian Community. The 100thAnniversary of the modern Ecumenical Movement was also the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This broadcast explored the progress being made to heal these divides and examine how denominations are joining to give respectful witness to what binds them in a common faith.
Aired 2008-09. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; produced by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America Rose and Joe took an unexpected road trip in his ’56 Chevy looking for Rose’s long-lost daughter. This production was a purely heartwarming holiday story of reconciliation and forgiveness. Joseph Campanella, Ruta Lee and Patty Cabrera returned along with special guest stars Talia Shire, Mary McDonough and Joey McIntyre. A stand-alone sequel to the award-winning All Is Bright! and Love’s Pure Light.
Aired 2008-09. Presented by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Msgr. Harry Schlitt hosts this hour long program from the Shrine's newly dedicated Porziuncola Chapel, a replica of a small church rebult by St. Francis of Assisi. From this intimate place of prayer and reflection, viewers learn about another of Francis' recreations, the creche, one of the most recognized symbols of Christmas. Viewers will be treated to the season classic, "The First Christmas." Hymns will round out the program as the birth of the Prince of Peace is celebrated at this Shrine that honors a man of peace.
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Aired 2008-09. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; produced by the United Church of Christ We took a virtual trip around the world and experienced the sights, sounds, challenges and faith-filled hope that emerge everyday. Connecting Threads gave an overview of how threads of sharing and service connect when members of US churches (in this case the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ) work together with global partners. Words and music told their stories of faith in five regions: Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Southern Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Mission personnel and global partners from around the world discussed the role the church plays in health and wellness, leadership development, economic support, education, and issues related to access to natural resources.