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Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will begin its 53rd season of Lenten programs–the “Fr. Ghevont Samoorian Lenten Program of Spiritual Renewal”–on Friday, Mar. 4, at 7:15 p.m., as an in-person lecture series. This year’s series of three gatherings will explore “Prayer” (Mar. 4), “Sainthood” (Mar. 18), and “Forgiveness” (Apr. 1). Each lecture preceded by a worship service at 6:30 p.m. (with online broadcast; see flyer) and light dinner. For information, click on the links to view a flyer and log onto the parish website.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program is a concert of improvisational piano music by Marianna Hayrapetyan, titled “Armenian Music in My World. ” Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Holy Trinity Church (Cheltenham, PA) will host its 2022 season of online Lenten Lectures, beginning, Friday, Mar. 4, at 7 p.m. EST. Friday evening sessions over the Zoom video platform will continue on Mar. 11 & 18, Apr. 1 & 8, with an in-person gathering for Michink (Mid-Lent) on Sunday, Mar. 27, following badarak at the church (101 Ashmead Rd., Cheltenham). All events are open to the public; e-mail nancybasmajian@verizon.net for a registration link. Click here to view a flyer with details of all the lectures.

St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will screen a documentary film on the 2020 Artsakh war, 45 Days: The Fight for a Nation, on Saturday, Apr. 23, at 2 p.m., at the church’s Tutak Hall (1131 North St., White Plains). Sponsored by the parish Women’s Guild and Cultural Committee. Proceeds benefit Artsakh Outreach. For ticket details and information, click on the following links to view a flyer and access the parish website.

St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will hold a spring concert, “Sounds of Armenia,” featuring pianist Tatev Amiryan and soprano Anna Hayrapetyan, on Friday, Mar. 4, at 6:30 p.m., at the church’s Tutak Hall (1131 North St., White Plains). Sponsored by the parish council. RSVP by Feb. 22. For ticket details and information, click on the following links to view a flyer and access the parish website.