Academy-Award winning documentarians, Susan and Alan Raymond, have spent more than 2 years filming the life of the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, where Beth serves as associate pastor. 

"The Congregation" profiles a progressive United Methodist church as it journeys together through transition and struggle.  You will see Rev. Beth Stroud's ministry in action, and learn about the feisty, local faith community that has committed to stand by her.

If you are weary of "single issue" church politics, you will be refreshed by this documentary which recognizes the many story lines at play in the life of a church family.

Please note that the PBS website includes a viewer's guide, designed to help facilitate discussion about religious life in the United States.  We would encourage you to use this film as an opportunity to facilitate dialogue in your own community.  A short supplemental resource about issues of sexuality is available on this website.

For more information: http://thecongregationmovie.com/ and http://pbs.org/thecongregation