‘Unity & Diversity’ Programs Preview

Unity and Diversity, a cable television program that can be seen by residents of 17 towns in the greater Newtown area, is an educational experience in learning about one’s neighbors, especially through a clearer understanding of their religious heritage, spiritual values, and human culture.

Programs are aired at noon on Mondays and at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays, throughout the Charter Communications viewing area on Channel 21.

Topics and special guests for upcoming weeks will include September 29 and October 1, Buddhism with the Reverend Ocean of Wisdom Sakya; October 6 and 8, The Friends Society (Quakers) of New Milford; October 13 and 15, Lutheranism, featuring Pastor Gregory Wismar, Christ the King Church in Newtown; October 20 and 22, The Victory Center of Danbury, the Reverend Bobby Gardner, pastor; October 27 and 29, Rabbi Shaul Praver, Congregation Adath Israel, Newtown.

The program producer and host is the Reverend Leo McIlrath, coordinator of Corpus Christi: An Ecumenical Catholic Faith Community that serves “people on the fringe” in the greater Danbury area.

Comments and suggestions are invited. Send email to LionOfJudah56@hotmail.com.