'Shroud Encounter' program at Tonawanda church

"Shroud Encounter" is coming to Immanuel Lutheran Church in the City of Tonawanda on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. This highly acclaimed 90-minute multi-media presentation will be held at the church, 107 Scott St., at William Street. Admission is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be gathered.

Church organizers report that "Shroud Encounter" is a production of Shroud of Turin Education Project Inc. and will be presented by renowned international expert Russ Breault. The presentation is a fast-moving, big-screen experience using more than 150 images covering all aspects of shroud research.

Breault has been featured in several national documentaries, including "Mysteries of the Ancient World" on CBS and most recently "The Real Face of Jesus?" on the History Channel. He has presented at numerous colleges and universities including Duke, West Point, Auburn and many others. See www.ShroudEncounter.com for more information.

"Shroud Encounter" will cover all aspects of the history, science, art and theories of how the image may have been formed.

For further information on the program, call Immanuel Lutheran Church at 692-6200.