Protestant Hour/Day 1

www.day1.net

Basic History
The Protestant Hour radio program was launched in 1945 by an informal association of denominations.  The Protestant Radio Center was chartered in 1949 by representatives of Agnes Scott College, Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, Emory University, the Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church U.S., the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., the Protestant Episcopal Church, the United Lutheran Church, and the National Council of Churches Southeastern office.  A few years later, production of the radio program was unified when the PRC realized its dream of building its own headquarters near the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia.  The name of the organization was changed in 1954 to The Protestant Radio and Television Center, Inc. (PRTVC).  In 2000, Emory University purchased the property for campus expansion and The Protestant Hour found a new home between two of Atlanta's landmarks -- the Fox Theater and the Varsity restaurant -- in the Pritchett Center on the campus of All Saints' Episcopal Church.  The new facility includes a state-of-the-art audio recording studio and editing facilities.  Our five denominations - the Episcopal Media Center, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Church of Christ, and United Methodist Church - continue to work together to produce the finest ecumenical programming available to provide God's light for your life.  

Basic Beliefs
As a non-profit organization serving an ecumenical audience, we observe the historical creeds of the Protestant Church held by our partner denominations.  

Leadership
Peter M. Wallace, President & Executive Producer
Harriet Tumlin Jobson, Chairman of the Board
Bishop L. Bevel Jones III, Vice Chairman
Edward J. Stowers, Secretary/Treasurer
The Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad
W. Brownlow Marsh, Esq.
John Lynner Peterson
The Rev. Dr. William  K. Quick
The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade
Don Elliot Heald, Emeritus

Producers:
The Rev. Robert Chase, United Church of Christ
Mindy Marchal, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 
William R. Richards, United Methodist Communications
The Rev. Canon Louis C. Schueddig, Episcopal Media Center
Rhonda Washington, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Basic Facts
The mission of The Protestant Hour, Inc., is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ by creating, producing, marketing, and distributing ecumenical programs through contemporary communications media.

In a culture that seems more confusing, meaningless, and uncertain by the day, people from all walks of life are sensing a deep need for God to form the foundation of their lives.  They seek to experience authentic hope and intelligent guidance.  They yearn to hear Good News for a change.  They want inspiration for the real world.  Our goal is to provide that inspiration - through our interdenominational radio, television, and Intern outreach - to men and women of all ages and all backgrounds, whether they've been involved in a church for years, or are seeking God for the first time.  In the current media marketplace, we bring a voice that needs to be heard - the voice of five mainline denominations.

Throughout the years, our program has won numerous awards - including the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting.  But the most rewarding recognition comes each week from listeners and viewers who appreciate the inspiring messages.  For a list of radio stations carrying Day 1, please visit www.day1.net.  On our Web site you can also listen to programs via streaming audio and read sermon transcripts. 

The Protestant Hour, Inc. is a 501-c(3) non-profit organization classified by the IRS as an association of churches under section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) and incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia, having headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and governed by a board of trustees comprised of civic, business and religious leaders from around the nation. 

Location
The Protestant Hour, Inc.
644 West Peachtree Street, Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone (404) 815-9110
Fax (404) 815-0258
Email info@protestanthour.com