Episcopal Press and News

Christmas Programs Over 1200 Stations

Diocesan Press Service. November 6, 1967 [59-7]

If you hear the voice of Presiding Bishop Hines over your local radio station during the Christmas holidays, don't be surprised for some 1200 stations have requested CHRISTMAS 1967, which includes a five minute Christmas message by Bishop Hines.

The 15 minute program, produced by the Division of Radio and Television of the Executive Council, also features music by the Men and Boys Choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City.

Also to be heard will be STORY OF A FAVORITE CAROL. This series of four 3 ½ minute programs, narrated by Walter Abel, give the history of a well known Christmas carol and the carol itself.

In addition to these two programs for general distribution, a special program featuring the Rt. Rev. Arnold M. Lewis, Suffragan Bishop for the Armed Forces, has been produced for the Armed Forces Radio.

(Editors Note - Time of broadcast can be obtained from local stations. A list of station acceptances will also be in the next Clergy Newsletter.)