The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture has created video series as part of its research projects. These video series profile creative groups and explore research themes. You can also find event videos for book talks, conversations and training sessions.
Explore video series below. Each link will open to a YouTube Playlist in a new tab.
Reimagining Religion: Stories of Religious Creativity in L.A.
Explore profiles of groups in Los Angeles who are finding creative ways to come together and live out their spirituality.
Video profiles were created as part of CRCC’s Religious Competition and Creative Innovation project (2014-2017).
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Engaged Spirituality
Explore profiles of spiritually engaged humanitarians, working to improve human flourishing around the globe.
Video profiles were created as part of CRCC’s Spiritual Exemplars: A Global Project on Engaged Spirituality (2018-2023).
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Catholic Sisters
Learn about how Catholic sisters are living out their spiritual commitments around the globe. These videos illustrate some of the challenges and solutions that Catholic women religious face around congregational life and ministries on critical social issues.
These videos were produced as part of our Measurement, Evaluation and Learning partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Catholic Sisters Initiative.
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Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray Archive
Watch sermons from historical moments and typical Sundays at First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME), Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray was pastor there from 1977 to 2004, attracting thousands of members with his compelling preaching.
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LA Civil Unrest
Leaders from faith communities, local government, activist circles and academia reflect on Los Angeles’ 1992 civil unrest and the lessons learned.
These videos were collected around the 30th anniversary of the L.A. Civil Unrest.
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Thriving Congregations
A series of speakers address critical issues for congregational leaders who want to see their organizations thrive. Watch videos mental and physical wellbeing, leadership, theological frameworks, community engagement, and more.
This playlist also accompanies the Reimagining Church toolkit.
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Recent Events
Watch recent events from the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture
You can find out about future events by signing up for CRCC’s newsletter.
Passing the Mantle 2.0: The Murray Legacy
This roundtable discussion features LA faith leaders continuing the legacy of spiritual giants while adapting to new circumstances.