Palladium-Item: Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind., rehearsed Monday for a nationwide special that will air on CBS.
The Church of the Brethren taped this year's Christmas Eve service. It will air on most CBS affiliates at 11:35 p.m. Dec. 24 for one hour during the time typically occupied by the David Letterman show.
CBS consults with the National Council of Churches to select a different Christian denomination to provide the Christmas Eve service each year. The Presbyterian Church was host to the special a year ago.
A representative of the National Council of Churches recently visited Bethany and suggested the Church of the Brethren to the cultural and religions broadcasts executive producer at CBS, said Marcia Shetler, Bethany's director of public relations.
