Cox, Alva I.

Al Cox served for sixteen years as a staff member of the National Council of Churches in training and communications. After leaving the Council in 1967 to engage in freelance film work, he wrote more than thirty-five television scripts for the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). He also served as a communication consultant to various community organizations, labor unions, minority business enterprises, and church groups. Cox received an STM degree from Yale Divinity School in Contemporary Theology.

From the description of Alva Cox papers 1970-1999 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702165506

• 1925 Apr 27: Born in Mayfield, Ohio, the son of Helen R. (Roe) Cox and the Rev. Alva I. Cox
• 1945: A.B. from Baldwin-Wallace College.
• 1948: Attended the founding meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
• 1948: B.D. from Garrett Theological Seminary.
• 1948 - 51 : Pastor of Grace Methodist Church, Waterville, CT.
• 1949: Ordained to Methodist Ministry.
• 1951 - 57 : Assoc. Director of Educational Evangelism of the National Council of Churches (NCC).
• 1957: S.T.M. from Yale University Divinity School.
• 1957 - 67 : Director of Educational Media of the NCC.
• 1962: Edited the book, The Delinquent, The Hipster, and The Square, and Other Plays.
• 1965: Edited the book, Christian Education in the Church Today.
• 1966: "Mary's Day: Immaculate Heart College" is produced.
• 1967 - 69 : Vice-president of Communication Trends, Inc., Cos Cob, CT.
• 1967 - 76 : Protestant consultant to CBS's "Look Up and Live" series.
• 1967 - 99 : Free-lance writer for CBS News.
• 1969 - 99 : Founder and president of Synesthetics, Inc., Washington, D.C.
• 1972: "Kent State: May 1970" is produced.
• 1974 - 76 : Consultancy examining racism in the media, National Council of La Raza, Wash., D.C.
• 1976: "Echoes of the Revolution" is produced.
• 1976 - 77 : Consultancy examining long-term effects of school desegregation, Baldwin Wallace College.
• 1978: "To Belong Again" is produced.
• 1981: "It Takes All Kinds" is produced.
• 1982: "The Next Step" is produced.
• 1985: "The Challenge of Change" is produced.
• 1985: "Images of an Agenda" is produced.
• 1985: "CWS Africa Emergency" is produced.
• 1986: "The Frontier is the Spirit" is produced.
• 1986: "Response / New World Outlook" is produced.
• 1986: "Making the Dream Come True: Project Equality" is produced.
• 1986: "Jubilee Advent: A Report" is produced.
• 1986: "De Mujer A Mujer del Lebdo de Recursos" is produced.
• 1986: "Rejoice, Again I Say Rejoice" is produced.
• 1987: "Share the Struggle, Share the Joy" is produced.
• 1987: "Rural Crisis: A Call for Justice and Action" is produced.
• 1988: "Armenia Earthquake Appeal" is produced.
• 1988: "Advocates for Justice" is produced.
• 1989: "Innocent Until Proven Guilty: the Ecumenical Minority Bail Bond Fund" is produced.
• 1990: "A Legacy to Share: From Governing Board to General Board" is produced.
• 1991: "Pilgrimage for Peace" is produced.
• 1991: "Crossroads for Mission" is produced.
• 1991: "Unity and Reconciliation" is produced.
• 1991: "Come Holy Spirit / Hope and Challenge" is produced.
• 1991: Co-author with John B. Lindner of book and film "By Faith: Christian Students Among the Cloud of Witnesses".
• 1992: "The Hope of Your Calling" is produced.
• 1992: "NRSV: A Standard for Our Time" is produced.
• 1992: "The Eighth Fire" is produced.
• 1993: "Seeking the Common Good: A Challenge to Church and Synagogues" is produced.
• 1994: "Waiting Upon the Lord--Transformation" is produced.
• 1995: "The Unity of the Church--Faith and Order and the Healing of Life" is produced.
• 1995: "Project Equality 30th Anniversary" is produced.
• 1995: "Confirming a Heritage: Embracing the Future" is produced.
• 1996: "The Churches Are Burning" is produced.
• 1997: "To Do Justice: United Methodist Women" is produced.
• 1998: Attended the WCC's 50th Anniversary Assembly, Harare, Zimbabwe.
• 1999: "Orthodox and Wesleyan Spirituality" is produced.
• 1999: "Burned in Hate--Rebuilt in Love" is produced.
• 1999: Provided audio-visual technical support for the NCC's 50th Anniversary celebrations.
• 1999: Alva Cox, Jr., died at his home in Cos Cob, CT, of natural causes.

From the guide to the Alva I. Cox, Jr. Papers, 1966-1999, (Yale University Divinity School Library)