‘The soul grows not by addition but by subtraction,’ said German Theologian Meister Eckhart. This ancient eastern wisdom is such a welcome counter balance to our modern western culture which seems only to be interested in a life of addition; more, more and even more. Especially at this time of year; our shopping carts are…
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 &…
“Seek first the kingdom of God, and these things will be yours as well.” Lk 12:31 It’s that busy time of year again, and I am feeling a bit anxious. All this year’s finances and contracts and campaigns need completing; and next year is filling up fast with events, meetings and deadlines. My google calendar…
Video of the Women’s Guild Bakesale at St. Hagop Armenian Church on November 21, 2021, by Ara Keshishian.
On occasion in my sermons, I have alluded to medieval Armenian Churchman Mkhitar Gosh’s Fables, his collection of morality tales using animals and plants as his characters. In the manner of Gosh, I have a humorous fable for you today to lead us into the spirit of stewardship Sunday: A pig and a chicken were…
In the past month, the leadership team of St. Hagop has spent significant time writing personal letters. At our young professional’s gathering our outreach ministry chair Grace Austin passed thanksgiving cards around the table to sign and send to our homebound parishioners. In my office that week I was doing the same, writing personal notes…
Our Lord Jesus Christ’s final commandment was that His Apostles go into the world to “make disciples” of all nations. We will explore Christian discipleship in the context of the Armenian Church. Looking to our own Holy Translators who made disciples of the Armenian Nation, we will look for answers on what is needed to…