Well-known TV and film actor Frank Runyeon will present a live performance of "Sermon on the Mount" followed by "Hollywood vs Faith" this Sunday at 7 p.m. at St. Nicholas RC Church, 442 Mountain View Drive, Route 946, Walnutport.

Runyeon is well known for his years on television, starring opposite Meg Ryan in "As the World Turns." He also appeared in "Santa Barbara," "General Hospital" and "LA Law," among other popular shows.

Runyeon graduated from Princeton University with a degree in religion and then continued his studies at Yale University Divinity School and General Theological Seminary, where he earned his master's.

Frank has performed the Gospel for hundreds of thousands of people across the country and has been acclaimed by critics, scholars and pastors of every major denomination. Samples of his work can be found on YouTube.

In "Sermon on the Mount," Runyeon sets the famous sermon in a revealing new setting as told by the apostle Matthew to the church in Antioch, shortly after the Roman army burned Jerusalem to the ground. In this dramatic setting, suddenly the lines heard so often have a powerful, new meaning. Those present have the sense that this sermon is about them.

In "Hollywood vs Faith," Runyeon addresses the struggle to live as a Christian in an age where the media is teaching different values. He speaks from experience in a language that captures the attention of youth and adults, sheds new light and ignites laughter. It may just change the way families relate to the media.

All are invited to experience this event. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be gathered.

For more information, call Peggy at 610-767-3107.

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