SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7 Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ 2592 West 14th Street 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Al Carmines, preacher-playwright-composer at pulpit and piano 1:30 p.m. Ms. Carolyn Halpert, actor-dramatist as Biblical storyteller 3:00 p.m. The resident Theater Labyrinth showcases this "arts church" with The Sibyl. The Rev. Dr. Laurinda Hafner, pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC, hosts. The Old Stone Church 91 Public Square 6:00 p.m. Music as Ecumenical Witness: Dedication of New Songs for Unity in Christ Anniversary Hymns with hymn project coordinator Elder John Gingrich, a concert artist manager and Moderator, Presbytery of New York City. Chicago Jazz Mass, hosted by the Rev. Gary Kornell, pastor of The Old Stone Church. MONDAY NOVEMBER 8 The Old Stone Church 91 Public Square Noon Pilgrim Jazz Trio featuring Angela Lynard with the gospel/blues musicians of Pilgrim Congregational UCC. The Art and Soul Meditation Space at The Old Stone Church opens with the Rev. Dr. Arnold Klukas, art historian and Pittsburgh pastor, on how diverse arts nurture spiritual growth. 7:30 p.m. Here We Stand. Dramatic scenes from classical and modern plays illustrate conflict between faith and law. Dr. Frank L. Dent, producer, shares arts initiatives in the history of the National Council of Churches and welcomes Norris Houghton, Off-Broadway pioneer and former Council consultant, who conceived Here We Stand. Cleveland actor/director Sara May directs this staged reading. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9 Anniversary Bookstore Convention Center, R205B/C 1:30 p.m. Drum and percussion ensemble Battu of Cleveland Young Audiences opens a diverse series of storytellers, poets, authors and other artists sharing excerpts from their work, as well as insight about the interaction between creativity and faith. 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Arnold Klukas, an art historian, explores how diverse arts nurture spiritual growth. 3:30 p.m. Ms. Carolyn Halpert, actor-dramatist and representative of the national Network of Biblical Storytellers, leads off a sequence of presentations by colleagues. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10 Anniversary Bookstore Convention Center, R205B/C 11:30 a.m. Seeing With the Soul. The Rev. Dr. J. Barrie Shepherd, poet-pastor of First Presbyterian Church, New York City, hosts a "roundtable read-in" for poets at the Anniversary Celebration. 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Richard J. Rice, past president of the Network of Biblical Storytellers and retired Associate Executive Director of New York City's United Methodist City Society, shares varied works and insight into the nationwide revival of ancient Christian oral tradition. Additional presentations scheduled at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 5:30-7:00 p.m. Fanfare for The Great Conversation. Diverse languages of melody and metaphor (in addition to creeds and catechisms) permeate Christian communions. Three preacher-performers—Al Carmines, Peter Gomes and J. Barrie Shepherd—celebrate various ways to tell and sing ecumenical hope as a way of "equipping the saints." Light hot supper is included. [Note: Space at the presentation is limited; reservations are essential. Call The Old Stone Church at 216-241-6145. Free will offering of $5 at the church is encouraged.] THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11 Anniversary Bookstore Convention Center, R205B/C 11:00 a.m. Ms. Marsha Dobrzynski, Executive Director of Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland, introduces Family Under One Sky, a song/story by Robin Echols Cooper, with tales from Africa and Asia. Additional presentation at 1:30 p.m. Noon I'm Not Rappaport. Lively theater perspective on social issues by an ensemble associated with Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Science. The Old Stone Church 91 Public Square Noon-1:30 p.m. Mid-day Prayer Service for an Inclusive Church begins with Earthsong, a Cleveland Young Audiences dramatic witness to environmental awareness, with narrated dance and music. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12 Prayer Chapel Convention Center, R207 10:45 a.m. Artistry as Gift and Calling concludes with a pre-millennial conversation and meditation by Dr. Frank L. Dent and Dr. Arnold Klukas, focused on imagination, creativity and arts in the future of American churches and the National Council of Churches. 11:30 a.m. Biblical storytelling, including a dramatic sketch involving St. Paul and his skeptical scribe.

The Art and Soul Meditation Space at The Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square, is open Tuesday, November 9, 5:00 -7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, November 10, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.; and Thursday, November 11, noon - 2:30 p.m. Several works being shown in this space have been donated by individual artists, as well as by Christians in Visual Arts, a national organization.