What will the planned DVD include?

We want to focus on helping non-Moravians understand who we are and what it means to be a Moravian.  For the average person, that has more to do with feelings and experience, with relationships than with history and footnotes.

Will there be a section on our history?

Yes, but it will be a separate segment viewable from the DVD menu

Will our congregation be in the DVD?

The best way to guarantee that your congregation is in the final cut is to provide us with well-shot video with clear audio of interesting interviews.  In other words, the more effort and thought you put into your contribution, the more likely it is to be in the final cut!

Will you use all submissions?

No.  We anticipate receiving submissions that do not meet our standards for quality or interview interest.

Are you interested in video from other parts of the world?

Yes!  If you have video of Moravian gatherings, especially worship, from other provinces, we would be very interested in seeing it.

I’m worried about sending my only copy of my trip video through the mail.

Please do NOT send the original of your mission trip video or trip to Labrador to us!  In any local area, there will be a video shop that can make a digital “clone” of your DV tape for a reasonable price.  Please send us the “clone,” not the original.

I have VHS footage of worship in Honduras/South Africa/Labrador.

Please contact Rev John Jackman directly to discuss how to submit such video.  We will likely have a local video shop make a DV copy of the original VHS.

What sort of international video are you most interested in?

Congregational singing and liturgy, individuals giving a tour of important historic properties are likely to be more usable than footage of sermons.  Times of fellowship and closeups of locals are also more likely to be used.

Can you use still photographs?

Yes, interesting and well-shot photos of smiling happy faces, of interesting architectural details of your church, of memorable stained glass windows would be welcome.  Digital formats are best.  Please do not send us your originals.

When will the DVD be released?

This process will likely take over a year, so the DVD should be available in late 2010 or early 2011.  It will be made available to local congregations at a very reasonable price so that it can easily be given away for outreach as well as education of new members.