Rev. Michael Dowd
Presentations for Churches and Other Christian Audiences
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THE REV. MICHAEL DOWD is the author of Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World, which has been endorsed by six Nobel Prize-winning scientists and religious leaders across the spectrum. Uniquely gifted at bridging the liberal-conservative divide and speaking meaningfully to religious and non-religiuous audiences alike, Dowd is passionate about sharing the wonder and awe of the science-based history of the universe in ways that touch, move, and inspire people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Michael and his wife, noted science writer Connie Barlow, have addressed more than a thousand groups since they began their full-time itinerant ministry in April 2002. In Christian settings, Rev. Dowd offers ways in which an understanding of the evolutionary sciences can deepen and strengthen faith and make core Christian doctrines truly relevant in modern times.
Visit the full ARCHIVE OF NEWS ARTICLES on Rev. Dowd's itinerant ministry, including features in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, the BBC, and other radio, TV, and print media.
BELOW LEFT: 27-minute documentary on Dowd, produced by New Hampshire's public television station, first aired in December 2010. The camera crew filmed Michael Dowd, "America's evolutionary evangelist," at one of seven presentations he made during November 2010 at UCC and Congregational churches in New Hampshire.
BELOW RIGHT: Dowd's 68-minute talk for the interfaith celebration of Darwin Day in Omaha, Nebraska, February 2011, and hosted by Countryside UCC Church.
Michael Dowd on ABC National News
February 2009
Five minute video interview on this Sunday morning nationwide talk show. Fox News hosts called his perspective "overdue." July 2009
On 17 June 2009, Rev. Dowd shared
The evangelical theOOZEtv interviews
July 2009
Click to read Faculty Praise of Michael's contribution.
Click to read Pre-event news report and a report on the event itself, which appeared in the regional newspaper and was titled, "Evolution doesn't have to clash with Christianity, author tells CLU crowd".
Michael Dowd delivered one of his most prophetic sermons for a Christian audience at Countryside UCC Church in Omaha, Nebraska, on "Evolution Sunday" (February 13, "Darwin Day") 2011. Click to LISTEN to an audio of Dowd's sermon. All his sermons are delivered extemporaneously, but if you wish him to speak to a Christian congregation or gathering in a similar way, you can choose among these possible titles:
♦ "A STORY BIG ENOUGH TO INCLUDE US ALL"
For the first time, says Dowd, an understanding of reality is emerging that draws on the talents and insights of individuals of all ethnicities, all religious traditions, and all regions of the globe. Thanks to the discoveries of modern science, we now have a story big enough to include us all. This sermon is based on Dowd's contributed chapter (by this title) in the 2010 edited volume, The Whole World Kin: Darwin and the Spirit of Liberal Religion (Skinner House Books, F. Muir, ed.). ♦ "THE NEW ATHEISTS AS GOD'S PROPHETS?"
AUDIO of 2010 sermon by this titie, delivered by Dowd at
People's Church (Unitarian Universalist), Ludington MI
Rev. Dowd, whose work has been celebrated by Nobel prize-winning scientists and religious leaders alike, will share with us perhaps his most challenging prescription for how religions must evolve to best serve the needs of individuals, groups, and the planet in the 21st century. Dowd will reframe the proclamations of Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and the other so-called New Atheists not as anti-religious rants, but as prophetic urgings. "Prophets historically were those who saw what was real, sensed what was emerging, and issued a word of warning to their people," asserts Dowd. That warning was "come into right relationship with Reality or else." Right relationship with reality today, Dowd says, requires our species "to mature from belief-based to evidence-based inspiration and guidance." For a preview of what Dowd will speak about, visit his blog or learn about his book at http://ThankGodforEvolution.com and his podcasts at http://TheGreatStory.org/podcast.html
♦ "GRATITUDE: AN EVOLUTIONARY CELEBRATION"
AUDIO
of 2009 sermon by this title, delivered by Dowd at Unity of Bellevue, WA
Scientific discoveries are fascinating for revealing the magnificence of Earth and Cosmos, but can they also help us cultivate our spirituality? In this dynamic and soul-filled presentation, Rev. Dowd draws upon sciences as diverse as paleontology, astrophysics, geology, and evolutionary brain science to help us nurture a grateful heart.
♦ "THANK GOD FOR EVOLUTION"
Alternative title: "The Gospel According to Science: Evolutionary Good News" Mainstream sciences offer a "deep-time" perspective that enriches faith in God / trust in Reality, claims Rev. Dowd — whose 2008 book, Thank God for Evolution, has been endorsed by scientists (including Nobel laureates), a full spectrum of religious leaders, and even noted skeptics.
Click for sermon AUDIO or VIDEO of
"Deep-Time Remembering, Deep-Time Blessing
Click for sermon AUDIO of templates for
Evolutionize Your Life:
In this dynamic multimedia presentation, Rev. Michael Dowd covers the major themes of his 2008 book, Thank God for Evolution, which received endorsements from six Nobel Prize-winning scientists, religious leaders across the spectrum, and even skeptics. Come learn how our modern understanding of this 14 billion year old Universe, as given by mainstream science, can strengthen and deepen faith, while providing realistic hope for for the future.
Michael Dowd's evening program is a dynamic oral, music, and multimedia presentation. He brings his own high-lumen, digital projector with him, as well as a large screen and extension cord. The only equipment he needs from the host facility is a handheld or clip-on microphone and one or two long tables for setting up resources for sale.
♦ PUBLICITY PHOTOS
♦ TEMPLATES FOR PUBLICITY FLIERS
Rev. Dowd's blog: http://thankgodforevolution.com/blog
Best blog posts over the last year: http://www.thankgodforevolution.com/node/1529
Promotion tools: http://www.thankgodforevolution.com/get-involved
published in 2008
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LEFT: Dowd at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, PA (2009)
"How can I thank you enough? Sunday was phenomenal! People loved Michael and thought he was smart, charismatic, and thought provoking."— Lori Nelson, administrator of adult religious education programs at Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
VIDEO & AUDIO Clips
We suggest you listen to / watch these clips in order. Total TIME about 12 minutes.
2. "More Meaning"
video audio only
3. "What Moses Knew"
video audio only
4. "14 billion Years"
video audio only
5. "The Gospel as Bigger"
video audio only
6. "Speaking of God"
video audio only
7. "Who Are We?"
video audio only
8. "Community Creativity"
video audio only
9. "Sin" video audio only
10. "Original Sin" video audio only
11. Salvation" video audio only
12. "A God's Eye View" video audio only
13. "Faith" video audio only
14. "Resurrection" video audio only
15. "The Cross" video audio only
16. To Follow Jesus" video audio only
17. "The Way" video audio only
18. "Worshiping God" video audio only
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