The War is Over - Merry Christmas!

Next Step #184: News that the last of the American troops are pulling out of Iraq sets the pace for this Next Step. In the aftermath of war - an opportunity to seek lasting peace by eschewing politics and opting for a true spiritual understanding of life, humanity and the offer to love. Opting out of violence. A Merry Christmas to all! The conversion of Saul and a conversion at the Children's Memorial service. Advent "additions" in preparation for Theophany. 
Poverty hits Americans 1 in 2
John Belizekjian "What Child is This?"
Ani's Bubbles - "Are You Going to Help Me Now?" - An Armenian father & son during the earthquake.
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Two Friends, One Concern Discussed

Next Step #138: Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian’s interview (Part 2 of 2) - discussing religion in general and the Armenian Church in particular. Topics include the Mission of the Armenian Church; How to accomplish the mission; Eastern (cf. Western) as the liberal form of Christianity; Spirituality vs. the Institutions; Relevancy in the Church; Customizing Religion to fit our lives; Complex world and the Simple message. Watch out Google, here’s a formula for advertising without paying for it. The London Church experiment: Finding Christianity in community. This is a meaty interview, with analysis and direction. A must listen for anyone concerned about the direction of Church, in harmony with the Christian Mission.
Part 1 of Interview
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Song: "Between Me Now" by Melineh Kurdian – www.melinehkurdian.com
Ani's Bubbles: "The Pearl Necklace"
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Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian

Ecumenism: The Global Search for Christ

Next Step #111: The Global Ecumenical Movement: The Most Inclusive Opportunity for Christians… An interview with Bishop Nareg Alemezian, Officer of Ecumenical Relations for the See of Cilicia, Moderator of the Joint Committee between Christian World Communions and the World Council of Churches, in an interview about Ecumenism. “When people look for spirituality, they are looking for Christ,” says His Grace. Also – answers to the questions: Was Jesus about movement or institution? Vision or program? Fellowship or management? A short tribute to the Archbishop Smpat Lapajian (1927-2010) – pioneering sermons on “new media.” Much much more in this very special, “Last of the Binary” series!
Song: “Aghoonig” by Element Band - http://www.elementband.com/
Ani’s Bubbles: The Wise Woman - http://scrubsmag.com/you-know-youre-a-student-nurse-when.../
Find more about Bishop Alemezian, the See of Cilicia and Ecumenism at: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v10/doc/events.htm
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His Grace Bishop Nareg Alemezian and Fr. Vazken Movsesian