Today’s reading describes the Wedding at Cana; the first of Jesus’ seven miracles in the Gospel of John, where Jesus turns water into wine. We correctly use the term miracle, but it is one of those words that has been clouded by many false associations. I prefer the old Armenian word, Nshank, which simply means…
[Jesus Christ] is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. (He 1:3) Author Hugh Halter opens his book Flesh: Bringing the Incarnation Down to Earth, with a surprising scene: he’s taking his teen daughter to get her first tattoo. While…
Saints are not born; they are made. Every December, the Armenian Church celebrates the brothers James and John, whom Jesus affectionately called the Sons of Thunder. By looking at the changes James and John underwent in order to find their true identity, and then to live it in very different ways, this presentation will reflect…
While St. Jacob of Nisibis (Յակոբ Մծբնայ հայրապետ) is celebrated as a universal saint, he has a special relationship to the Armenian Church. This presentation will look at that special relationship, using imagery and metaphors from St. Gregory of Narek’s beautiful Encomium on St. Jacob of Nisibis.
A Truly Inspiring Advent Candlelight Dinner! Last night, nearly ninety members of our community came to together for a catered meal and fellowship followed by worship and stirring Advent reflections in our sanctuary. Much gratitude to: Event Chair: Alysia Ekizian Speakers: Yn. Anna Demerjian, Jamie & Leana Stevens and Arsen Sahakyan Organizers: Rita Keshishian, Mallory Maslar Jean Shahnsarian Helpers: Mirella Ovanessian, Lucy Calikyan, Narek &…