Television

Current and Upcoming Broadcasts:

The program will air on ABC television network affiliate stations across the country beginning October 12, 2008 throughout 2008. Please check here for your local listings.

The program DVD can be purchased by calling 800/638-3522 after October 12th.
 

ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson is one of 12 "of the world's most influential religious leaders" featured in a Prime time two-hour television special event on CBS, December 23 – "In God's Name" Produced by Jules and Gedeon Naudet, the diverse and powerful voices offer provocative, compelling and enlightening perspectives on myriad issues in our post-9/11 world, including the rise of terrorism, fanaticism, intolerance and war.
For more information, visit www.elca.org/ingodsname.

The producers of the CBS documentary, "In God's Name" expect the program to be available on DVD in the next few months. At that time, the DVD can be purchased in most major outlets where DVDs are sold (i.e., Target, Best Buy, Amazon.com, etc.)

Presented by the National Council of Churches and Faith & Values Media
Produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Even though the Acholi people of Northern Uganda live in a war zone, packed into crowded camps, they can teach the rest of the world a lesson about forgiveness. Join us for an hour-long trip into faith, forgiveness and reconciliation. This is an African story of grace, highlighting the Acholi people’s tradition of Mato Oput or “drinking the bitter herbs.”  This program is hosted by Rwandan genocide survivor, Immaculée Ilibagiza (pictured, author, "Left to Tell"). DVD copies of this program are available by calling (800) 638-3522, ext. 6009 or visit www.elca.org/readytoforgive.com.



 

Joy to the World
Previously aired on ABC Affiliate Stations and Hallmark Channel,
Christmas Eve

Joy to the World is a one-hour Christmas television special. Produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. and the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission. For more information, visit www.elca.org/joytotheworld.

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A Christmas Eve liturgical service held from The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saint Luke, in Chicago, IL in December 2002. The program is a classic Christmas Eve service emphasizing music (including brass & string instruments, an adult choir, a children’s choir and a jazz ensemble.) Saint Luke is one of the largest ELCA congregations in the Chicago area. It has a membership that is rich in multicultural diversity and encompasses a variety in both age and gender. Go to www.elca.org/mosaic/individual.asp to order a VHS or DVD copy of this program for $19.95 or call 1-800-638-3522 x 6009.

Glory to God Alone: The Life of J.S. Bach
Previously aired on Hallmark Channel

Glory to God Alone: The Life of J. S. Bach, is a award winning introduction to the great composer featuring scenes from Eisenach, Ohrdruf, Weimar, Kothen, Muhlhausen and of course, Leipzig and showcases insights from noted J. S. Bach scholars Christoph Wolff, Robin Leaver and guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening.

A one-hour Davey and Goliath documentary, "Oh Davey ... History of the Davey and Goliath Television Series," produced by the ELCA for broadcast on ABC television local affiliates, was aired in the fall of 2004.  A VHS version of the documentary may be purchased from Augsburg Fortress, Publishers for $19.95. For more information on the classic Davey and Goliath episodes or updates on new production, please visit www.daveyandgoliath.org

MOSAIC
MOSAIC Television, The video magazine of the ELCA.

Davey and Goliath "Happy Easter"
Davey and Goliath Happy Easter, the classic, restored 30 minute special from 1967. Davey copes with the sudden death of his beloved Grandmother Hansen and learns why Easter is such an important celebration.