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VEMKAR, the Eastern Diocese’s new educational initiative, will hold another online discussion based on its pilot module, Christ as Healer. A live conversation with Kathryn Ashbahian, on the topic of spiritual self-care for teens and young adults, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 9, at 7 p.m. EDT. Click on the following links to register for the event, and to view an informative flyer.

Additional online discussions are scheduled for the weeks to come. Connect with the VEMKAR.us website for information—and to explore more than 60 multimedia resources that will enrich your appreciation of “Christ as Healer.”

The churches of St. George (Hartford, CT), St. Mark (Springfield, MA), and Holy Resurrection (New Britain, CT) will host the “Armenian Open 2020” golf tournament on Saturday, Sep. 19, at 11 a.m., at the Tallwood Country Club (91 North St., Hebron, CT). The organizers ensure a memorable experience while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. For information, click on the following links to access the tournament Facebook page and its official website. To register for the Armenian Open 2020, click here.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will hold another program in its online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Sep. 4, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program will feature the Yerevan Chorale & Orchestra of Holy Trinity Armenian Church (Cambridge, MA) singing selected songs. Future programs go live on Fridays, at 7:30 p.m. 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 links to view a flyer, and to learn about past and future programs in the committee’s Knar newsletter.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will hold another program in its online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program will feature singer Janet Khalarian in a concert of popular music titled “Zepyoori Nman.” Future programs go live on Fridays, at 7:30 p.m. 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 links to view a flyer, and to learn about past and future programs in the committee’s Knar newsletter.

The Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) will hold the annual “Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk” on Saturday, October 3—but due to pandemic restrictions, it will take a “virtual” turn this year. Participants can run or walk the 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) at a time and place that best suits them, after first registering for the race. Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan is taking part and envisions the event as a way for faithful of all ages to come together to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. Click on the following links to register for the Bishop’s 5K and view a flyer with information.

UPDATE: The ACYOA has announced that all proceeds from the Bishop’s 5K will benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Artsakh, rather than future ministries of the ACYOA as previously announced. Support the effort using the links above.