Tag Archives: Church

The Long & Winding Road

Almost five years ago, when I unknowingly began my journey back to my childhood Armenian church before it closed forever, I began experiencing a series of little miracles. The first miracle was the call itself. My elderly cousin interacted periodically … Continue reading

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Farewell to “The Ninth Street Church”

This post is an update on one posted a couple of years ago. I was asked to write an article about the church’s history for a magazine, and it brought me back to this one. I expanded on it considerably, … Continue reading

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BIRTH OF AN ARMENIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

I grew up in a community of Armenians. Every block within a 4-5 block diameter contained multiple Armenian families, and at the center of it was the church. The groundbreaking for the first church was celebrated by the entire congregation. … Continue reading

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THINGS LEARNED ON THE WAY TO A BOOK

My current project began with a plan to write a history of the Armenian Church where I spent much of my childhood and teen years. It’s evolved since its original conception and likely will evolve further as I continue my … Continue reading

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