Programs Guideline Statement

The Emmanuel Center develops programs and events that explore and celebrate the connections among spirituality, the arts, the news and community service. Programs at the Center provide a perspective of religious faith that connects spiritual ideals with every dimension of human experience. Some programs include educational forums linked to performances, scripture and community outreach.

Ongoing Programs

Bible and Torah Study, Rabbi-in-Residence program at Emmanuel Church

Programs in Development

• Screening of "The Bible Tells Me So" , documentary about religious perspectives on Gay/Lesbian civil rights.
• Screening of "Constantine's Sword" and appearance by James Carroll, author of this award-winning book on the Christian roots of Anti-Semitism
• Performance programs with Emmanuel Music, Speakeasy Stage, Boston Gay Men's Chorus
• Task Force on GLBT Elder Support

Past Programs

Harry and Holiness: Spiritual Perspectives on the World of Harry Potter
A forum on the Jewish and Christian influences in the popular best-selling series of books and films.

Pre-concert discussion of J.S. Bach's St. John’s Passion
Before the presentation by Emmanuel Music, Rabbi David Kudan, Rabbi-in-Residence at Memorial Church at Harvard joins Emmanuel Music's Acting Artistic Director John Harbison and tenor Charles Blandy (Evangelist)