Video Introduction to the Waldensian Church

What Does it Mean to be Waldensian?
Being Waldensian means always being in the process of becoming a Christian. The Waldensian movement was born out of a conversion. At a certain point, this mysterious person, Valdo, underwent a spiritual crisis. As a result of this spiritual crisis, he felt that he could no longer live as he had lived until that moment. His crisis revolutionized his life, but that initial revolution was only the beginning, because when a person wants to be a Christian, that person enters a process that never stops. This is the key to understanding Waldensian history: To be Waldensian means to be continuously in the process of becoming, to be always on a journey towards a goal which is to become Christian. —Paolo Ricca

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Artificial Intelligence: A Waldensian Perspective
The Study Commission for Ethics and Science of the Italian Baptist, Methodist, and Waldensian Churches has prepared a new document entitled “Artificial Intelligence: A Protestant Perspective.” This document is intended as a preliminary exploration of some of the critical ethical and theological issues raised by Artificial Intelligence. “The commission’s initial work on this document was structured … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: A Waldensian Perspective
The Collective Memory of South American Waldensians Is Enriched by New Digital Archives
As part of its celebration of International Archives Week, the Espacio Cultural Valdense (Waldensian Cultural Space) has reaffirmed its commitment to the preservation, processing and dissemination of archives that document the history and cultural and religious life of the Waldensians in the Río de la Plata. This report was written as a team effort of … Continue reading The Collective Memory of South American Waldensians Is Enriched by New Digital Archives
When the Ocean Covers the Cemeteries
Luca Maria Negro, longtime pastor, ecumenical leader, and friend to many in the American Waldensian Society, is writing a series of articles titled “Christians in the World.” This article will describe a part of the Christian world that few people in Europe or the Americas know much about. Luca’s series of articles is a virtual … Continue reading When the Ocean Covers the Cemeteries