‘Unity In Diversity’ Programs Preview

Unity In Diversity, a cable television program that provides an education in learning about one’s neighbors, especially through a clearer understanding of their religious heritage, spiritual values, and everyday life, airs each Monday at noon and Wednesday at 5:30 pm on Charter Communications channel 21.

The program on June 8 and 10 will feature Rabbi Shaul Praver, from Congregation Adath Israel in Newtown.

Upcoming programs and topics include June 15 and 17, a panel of married Catholic priests discussing “The History of the Church and Celibacy”; June 22 and 24, Pastor Allen German, St Paul Lutheran Church, Danbury; and June 29 and July 1, the Reverend Tim Crowley, Central Christian Church of Christ’s Disciples, Danbury.

July’s programs will begin with; July 6 and 8, the Reverend Steve Hoder, Community of Sts Francis on July 6 and 8; and continue July 13 and 15 with Rabbi Jon Haddon, Rabbi Emeritus, Temple Sheareth Israel, Ridgefield; July 20 and 22, the Reverend Ivan Pitts, New Hope Baptist Church, Danbury; and July 27 and 29, the Reverend Paul Beavers, director of pastoral care, Danbury Hospital.

The program producer and host is the Reverend Leo McIlrath of Sandy Hook, coordinator of Corpus Christi: An Ecumenical Catholic Faith Community.