for all to enjoy this special year
BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 5, 2012 /Canada NewsWire/ - Crossroads Christian Communications marks its 50th Anniversary on June 2nd, 2012 and invites the public to participate in many of the special events happening at the Crossroads Centre during this significant year.
Crossroads has a strong legacy and on-going commitment to care for people, and impact culture through media, emergency response and 24/7 care centre.
What started as Founder David Mainse's 15-minute program following the late night news in Pembroke, Ontario, has grown into a multi-faceted communications organization that brings God's message to people all over the world. Crossroads is a producer of faith and value media programs including 100 Huntley Street a daily live broadcast to millions of people, and is the longest running daily television show in Canada. Crossroads also interacts with its viewers via 24/7 prayer lines, and it has been a highly respected and effective not-for-profit aid agency for over 25 years.
As part of the 50th Anniversary, Crossroads has commissioned several other productions, most recently a series of special documentaries called Canada Heart and Soul: Featuring Amazing People, Places, and Events that have defined a Nation. These documentaries are scheduled to run on Crossroads Television System (CTS) throughout the summer until the end of the year.
Between May 19th and September 3rd, Crossroads will be inviting its viewers to 50th Anniversary Tours of the Crossroads Centre in Burlington to include the exciting addition of a full-sized replica of the Old Testament Tabernacle and its broadcast studios! Those able to visit the Crossroads Centre in Burlington, Ontario, may also take in various events, feature talks and concerts by Christian authors and musicians and are open to the public. Tickets will be available beginning April 10th on the Crossroads 50th website: www.crossroads.ca/50 .
Also coming May 28th is Founder's Week on 100 Huntley Street, a special week of programming with Crossroads beloved Founder David Mainse as host.
For a list of events, special photos, and information regarding the Crossroads 50th Anniversary Tours, visit the website www.crossroads.ca/50 . The website will be consistently updated to reflect new information about the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
About Crossroads Christian Communications (Crossroads) Crossroads is Canada's leader in providing faith and values media content for people of all ages. 100 Huntley Street, the flagship television program of Crossroads was founded by Rev. David Mainse and is the longest running daily Christian television program in Canada. Crossroads provides relevant messages of faith and inspiration for millions of Canadians and has done so for 50 years. Its mission is to convey the unchanging message of God's love to people around the world. Crossroads interacts with its viewers via 24/7 prayer lines, and it has also been a highly respected and effective not-for-profit aid agency for over 25 years, having responded in times of natural disaster worldwide, raising funds and partnering with on-site, non-government organizations for emergency relief and long-term rebuilding strategies. www.crossroads.ca
