ELCA Brings “Joy to the World”

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, this special airs on Hallmark Channel, Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2006, at 9:00 AM (Eastern/Pacific) / 8:00 AM (Central).

This holiday worship service includes a joyful mix of music and praise from ELCA African American, Asian, American Indian, Arab and Middle Eastern, and Latino congregations. The rich and diverse cultural blend begins with a Santa Lucia celebration in the Swedish Lutheran tradition.

Featured congregations include:

	Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Chicago
	Salam Arabic Lutheran Church, Brooklyn
	Thai Lutheran Community Church, Forest Park, Illinois
	St. James Lutheran Church, East Cleveland and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cleveland
	San Marcos Lutheran Church, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
	Eben Ezer Lutheran Church, Oaks, Oklahoma