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Push Play: DVDs will soon be Available of 36 Synod Presentations

Written by J. Bennett Guess
United Church of Christ Press Release

Thirty-six presentations from General Synod 26 will soon be available on DVD for personal and congregational use.

"In order to keep General Synod alive and share the challenges presented to us by the speakers at Synod in the City, we are offering DVD recordings of 36 different General Synod highlights," announced the Rev. Robert Chase, the UCC's director of communications.

Through these taped live performances, people across the church will be able to experience how God is still speaking through various disciplines -- including, for example, the artist (He Qi), through the journalist (Leonard Pitts), through the scientist (Ray Kurzweil), through the theologian (Renita Weems).

Hear inspired preaching from the Rev. DaVita Carter McAllister, the Rev. John H. Thomas and Dr. Mary Mikhail. Hear the music of Rachel Barton Pine, the Children's orchestra, Voices of the Pacific, oikos, and others. Experience the birthday-bash laser show, liturgical dancers, storytellers, processionals and humor.

"This is a perfect opportunity to share this great experience of the church with others," Chase said. "These DVDs would make perfect holiday gifts or as presents in recognition of service to the church."

Check the web site soon for ordering information.

The cost is $25 each for first DVD; $15 each for two to five DVDs; $10 each for six or more, plus shipping and handling. Please allow up to two to four weeks for delivery.

The following programs will be available. 

  • Bill Moyers, introduced by the Rev. Robert Chase
  • Barack Obama, introduced by the Rev. John H. Thomas and the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright
  • Marian Wright Edelman, introduced by Bryant Cureton, President of Elmhurst College; with musical response from Ken Medema
  • Lynn Redgrave, introduced by the Rev. Melinda Keck; with musical response by Ken Medema
  • Rachel Barton Pine, noon and evening performances on June 23.
  • The Children's Orchestra
  • UCC@50 Birthday Bash
  • Sunday Gala Worship, June 24
  • Friday evening worship, June 22
  • Monday evening worship, June 25
  • Tuesday evening worship, June 26
  • "And the World Took Notice" [Friday afternoon program]
  • Peter Gomes
  • Walter Brueggemann
  • Renita Weems
  • Diane Darling
  • Susan Thistlethwaite
  • Hyung Kyung Chung, including dance performance by Melvin Miller
  • Women for Peace
  • Kevin Phillips
  • "Famous Dave"
  • Harry Knox
  • danah boyd
  • He Qi
  • Leonard Pitts
  • Nick Carter and Bill Imes
  • Pauline Chen
  • Elaine Meryl Brown
  • Marilyn Robinson
  • John Hockenberry
  • DJ Davey D
  • "Steeplejacking" workshop
  • Maria Otero
  • Ray Kurzweil
  • Richardo Esquivia
  • Wrap-Up Video
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