Programs for Unity and Religious Scence / New Thought Churches

Rev. Michael Dowd
presentations for
Unity / New Thought / Religious Science audiences

   

THE REV. MICHAEL DOWD has been called "America's evolutionary evangelist". He is a charismatic, heart-centered teacher, preacher, and sacred story teller. His engaging presentations integrate cutting-edge science with a passionate life-affirming spiritual message of hope and possibility. A long-time student of Practical Christianity and Science of Mind and Heart, over the last 25 years Rev. Dowd has addressed more than 1,000 religious and secular groups, touching and inspiring people of all ages and theological/philosophical orientations. At home in both liberal and conservative settings, Rev. Dowd is committed to enthusiastically sharing the great news of what God has been up to for billions of years, and also to sharing a realistically hopeful vision of the future that effectively motivates people to be of service to the future, to the glory of God. His 2007 book, Thank God for Evolution! has been endorsed by 5 Nobel laureates and by science and religion leaders across the theological spectrum.

Rev. Dowd has been the keynote speaker at Southeast Unity Regional Conference (October 2006), Southcentral Unity Regional Conference (at Unity Village, October 2007), and the annual meeting of the United Church of Religious Science (August 2007)

♦ BRIEF BIOGRAPHY for INTRODUCING Michael Dowd at Unity / New Thought / Religious Science events

published in 2007

full list of endorsements

  

 

  • "Michael's book — a sacred look at cosmic history and emergent creativity from multiple angles — will ignite a revolution in evolution for any reader. Here is a book that promises to deliver and delivers on its promises!" — Rev. Howard Caesar, Senior Minister, Unity Church of Christianity, Houston

  • "Thank God for Evolution! is a seminal work. It crosses the great divide between science and religion, by offering a new, all inclusive, science-based, spirit-infused way for us to move together as co-evolutionary participants in the process of creation. It is a gift to all of us." — Barbara Marx Hubbard, President, Foundation for Conscious Evolution; author of Emergence

  • "Michael Dowd is a pioneering voice for a deep spirituality that both celebrates the wisdom of science and is juicy with love, intimacy, and aliveness." — Duane Elgin, author of Promise Ahead and Awakening Earth

  • "A gift to humanity and the Earth, especially at this critical point in human history." — Mary Manin Morrissey, past president, Association of Global New Thought

  • "The universe took 13.7 billion years to produce this amazing book. I heartily recommend it." — John Mather, NASA Chief Scientist, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics

  • "The science vs. religion debate is over! Michael Dowd masterfully unites rationality and spirituality in a world view that celebrates the mysteries of existence and inspires each human being to achieve a higher purpose in life. A must read for all, including scientists." — Craig Mello, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine

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  • Since April 2002, Michael and his wife, Connie Barlow (a noted writer of popular science books), have been full-time itinerant evolutionary educators and sacred story tellers.

  • Find out what science and spirit leaders have to say about them and their programs.

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    "Can you believe that Michael Dowd had a large audience of Unity ministers begging for more? His message of oneness was recognized by this New Thought gathering to be the message that will bring the world to its senses and it so related to their own mission. We highly recommend him to any group that will open their minds and allow the possibility that we are all ONE in this universe, therefore all connected in our desire for love and peace. Michael's presentation — which shows how science and religion are compatible and how evolution and creation are entwined — is dynamic, highly informative, and goes from scientific knowledge right to the heart."
    — Rev. Ron Neff, 2006 Southeast Unity Region Conference Chairman.

    		  

    VIDEO & AUDIO CLIPS OF MICHAEL DOWD


    "The Gospel According to Evolution"

    Unity Church of Christianity (Houston) 2006

    32 minute FULL-LENGTH LESSON MP3 AUDIO

    MICHAEL DOWD sermon
     "The Great Story" 

    Unity of Woodinville, WA (2006)

    40 minute MP3 AUDIO
     


    "The Big Picture"

    Unity Church of Dayton, Ohio, 2004

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    "Community Creativity"

    Unity Church of Dayton, Ohio, 2004

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    "The Cosmic Century Timeline"

    New Thought Unity Center of Cincinnati, 2003

    (2:30 mins) band width: high    low    audio only

    "The Making of an Evolutionary Evangelist"

    Christ Way Community Church of Denver, 2004

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    "Celebrating Our Differences"

    Christ Way Community Church of Denver, 2004

    (2:00 mins) band width: high    low     audio only

     

     More VIDEO clips and full-length AUDIO programs
    are accessible through the companion website
    for Michael's book: Thank God for Evolution!

     


    Lesson/Sermon Descriptions

    ♦ THANK GOD FOR EVOLUTION!

    How can a God glorifying understanding of evolution transform our lives and our world? How does an evolutionary worldview further the insights of practical Christianity and the science of mind and heart? In this lesson, Rev. Dowd previews the core points of his 2007 book, Thank God for Evolution!

    ♦ COSMOS, MYSTICISM, AND REVERENCE FOR LIFE

    How can the evolutionary sciences deepen our spirituality and help us love the life we live? Learn how science can be interpreted in deeply meaningful ways, and how The Sacred Story of the Cosmos and Sacred Story of Life offer guidance for these times.

             


    ♦ BRIEF BIOGRAPHY for INTRODUCING Michael Dowd at Unity / New Thought / Religious Science events

      

    "Thank God for Evolution!"
    2-hour illustrated talk by Rev. MICHAEL DOWD
    based on his 2007 book

    Michael's book is endorsed by 5 NOBEL LAUREATES, other scientists, and religious leaders across the spectrum

    Visit the Thank God for Evolution! website for

  • samples of audio and video clips from Rev. Dowd's media interviews and live presentations

  • the entire 432-page book downloadable for free in PDF

  • Rev. Dowd's BLOG: "The Evolutionary Evangelist"

  • fliers and other downloadables to use for event publicity


    • Suggested DESCRIPTION FOR PUBLICITY for this 2-hour special presentation:

      

    The Rev. Michael Dowd will offer a free, 2-hour presentation [when / where]. In this lively talk, Rev. Dowd will cover the major themes of his 2007 book, Thank God for Evolution!, which has received endorsements from five Nobel laureates, as well as leaders across the religious spectrum. Come learn how our modern understanding of this 14 billion year old Universe, as given by mainstream science, builds bridges, provides guidance, and restores realistic hope for individuals and families, for humanity, and for the body of life as a whole.

    ♦ Rev. Dowd and his wife, science writer Connie Barlow, have been called "America's evolutionary evangelists." For 6 years they have lived entirely on the road, visiting churches, schools, and spiritual centers across the USA.

    		  
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    "Thank God for Evolution!" is partly a powerpoint presentation so it requires a room that can be darkened. Michael brings his own high-lumen, digital projector with him, and he also brings our own large screen, so the only equipment requests are (1) a small, high table for setting the projector on, and (2) an extension cord.

    		   


    Short Biography: MICHAEL DOWD, a former United Church of Christ minister and long-time advocate of practical Christianity and Science of Mind and Heart, is an emissary of a worldwide ecumenical movement that draws from the contemporary wisdom of those on the growing edge of evolution and meaning. He is the author of the 2007 book Thank God for Evolution! — which five Nobel laureates, as well as leaders across the religious spectrum, have enthusiastically endorsed.

    ♦ Click for PRAISE for Michael's work, by ministers and others in UNITY / NEW THOUGHT contexts.

    ♦ Click for PRAISE for Michael's 2007 book.

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    Scheduling Presentations and Fees

    Michael is passionate about these topics. For guest sermons/lessons, he gratefully accepts whatever compensation a congregation typically offers guest ministers. Typically, he prefers to follow up all Sunday sermons/lessons with a weekday (Monday or Tuesday) evening presentation at the same church (and to which the public is also invited). The evening presentation may be offered to attendees free of charge OR on a love-offering basis, as Rev. Dowd earns most of his livelihood via the sale of books and dvds at such events. For larger venues, especially those that require him to travel by air, a compensatory honorarium will be very much appreciated.

    Rev. Dowd generally schedules appearances on a region-by-region basis to minimize transportation time and costs. To learn when Michael will be in your region, click for the ITINERARY. To discuss the possibility of having Michael bring one or more of these presentations to your church, please contact his PERSONAL ASSISTANT, Mia Van Meter, at

    Michael and Connie's itinerant lifestyle is made possible by a commitment to voluntary simplicity and the generosity of those who open up their homes to them for a few days or longer. Depending on whether we are also presenting for other organizations in your town or city, we may ask you to locate HOME HOSPITALITY for us for the night preceding a morning service or that follows an evening workshop. Click here for a handy list of information on our HOME HOSPITALITY needs. We intend this list to supply prospective hosts with all the information they need to feel comfortable in extending us an invitation.

  • DVDs of Michael's performances - available through this website.


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    ♦ BRIEF BIOGRAPHY for INTRODUCING Michael Dowd at Unity / New Thought / Religious Science events

       Michael Dowd preaching on an evolutionary understanding of our "unchosen nature" (original sin) at North America's first evolutionary revival in San Diego, February 2008. An evolutionary understanding of original sin can be found in chapters 8 - 11 of his book, Thank God for Evolution!. The projected slide behind him in the photo presents playful names for the parts of our brain that reflect a deep evolutionary heritage: "Lizard Legacy" (brain stem and cerebellum); "Furry Li'l Mammal" (limbic system); "Monkey Mind" (neocortex); and "Higher Porpoise" (frontal lobes).



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