Category: Education
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3 Faiths, 2 Countries, 1 Peace
New years day, 2009 will find me back in the Holy Land. I will be documenting the spiritual journey of seven American Christians as they visit various sites in and around Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah. You can visit our team web site: 3 Faiths, 2, Countries, 1 Peace for more information, blog posts, photos and…
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Mayor Daley Remarks, Chicago Prayer Breakfast
Two organizations I work with, The Chicago Sunday Evening Club and the Religion Communicators Council, Greater Chicago Chapter, asked me to record these remarks by the Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago at the 45th Annual Greater Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast, Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue. www.frakesproductions.com
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Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Address
Rabbi Sherre Hirsch Keynote Address to the Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast, December 5, 208 www.frakesproductions.com
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Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune, Address to RCC/GCC
This is an address by Manya Brachear, Religion Writer for the Chicago Tribune. Ms. Brachear was invited to speak to the Religion Communicators Council, Greater Chicago Chapter. The address took place at the historic First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple 77 W. Washington St., Chicago, Illinois.
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Joseph Garang Atem Address
This is an address by The Right Reverend Joseph Garang Atem, Bishop of the Diocese of Renk, Episcopal Church of Sudan, recorded Sunday, November 16, 2008 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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New Faith Narratives
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has asked me to participate in their 2009 Leadership Conference as a member of a panel discussion on faith in the movies. Promotional materials for the event provide the following details… Movies can open our minds and our hearts to new understandings and enable us to make connections…
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Ancient Philippi
Ancient Philippi is in a valley about 15 kilometers north of the Aegean coast near the city of Kavala. It was a windy, chilly day and the place was mostly empty except for a team of archaeologists busily digging away near the Roman theater. Philippi features prominently in the New Testament. It was Paul and…
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Tips for Better Home Movies
Tips For Better Home Movies By Tim Frakes Why do home movies look and sound like, well, home movies? Here are five tips for making your home movies look and sound more professional. 1. The Law of Thirds Most home moves are recorded from a single angle, typically from the back of the room. At…
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Alexander Robinson Woods
Alexander Robinson, Chief Cheecheepinqua of the Potawatomi (Squint Eye) was an important native leader and key figure in the early history of the City of Chicago. However, his role in the Fort Dearborn incident and the relationship between native people and European settlers is often left untold.
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Independent videographer shares his calling
This article appeared in the April 17, 2008 edition of “CHIPS” the Luther College Campus Newspaper. Former ELCA video producer brings his story to LutherBy: Melanie Wargowski, Staff Writer“Are you stressed about your future? Are you suffering from anxiety?” Tim Frakes’ opening words at chapel generated groans and nods of agreement from listeners. Frakes was…