Good Afternoon,
On May 30th - June 2nd, 2016, something very special will happen: The History Channel will air a new imagination of ROOTS for the first time on 40 years. I would love to invite you and your congregation to be a part of this.
As you know, ROOTS first aired in 1977, and immediately shook the world. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the original series, an amazing cast - Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Laurence Fishburne, LeVar Burton and more - are joining with HISTORY to reimagine ROOTS for a new generation.
Prior to the May 30th airing, churches around the country are participating in "Roots Sunday" on Sunday, May 29th. To participate, churches agree to do at least one of the following:
On May 30th - June 2nd, 2016, something very special will happen: The History Channel will air a new imagination of ROOTS for the first time on 40 years. I would love to invite you and your congregation to be a part of this.
As you know, ROOTS first aired in 1977, and immediately shook the world. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the original series, an amazing cast - Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Laurence Fishburne, LeVar Burton and more - are joining with HISTORY to reimagine ROOTS for a new generation.
Prior to the May 30th airing, churches around the country are participating in "Roots Sunday" on Sunday, May 29th. To participate, churches agree to do at least one of the following:
1) Play the ROOTS trailer during Sunday services and make an announcement about its air date (May 30th - June 2nd, 9pm Eastern, The History Channel)
2) Acknowledge and honor the eldest members in your congregations.
3) Host watch parties and discussion events all four nights of the series.
4) Encourage young people to participate in the Roots Sunday Student Essay Contest.
Are you interested in having your church participate in Roots Sunday? If so, please sign up here, and you'll receive a toolkit, trailers, and other materials.
Thank you for your support of ROOTS! I'm excited for you to participate in ROOTS Sunday, and I am looking forward to you seeing this groundbreaking series.
Many Blessings,
-Joy
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