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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

Recent Posts

  • The Church of England and the English Committee in Aid of Waldensian Church Mission
    The American Waldensian Society is only one of several groups based outside of Italy and South American that were founded with the purpose of supporting the Waldensians. This article by Rev. Dr. Euan Cameron, Henry Luce III Professor Emeritus of Reformation Church History and Dean and Vice President Emeritus at Union Theological Seminary in New … Continue reading The Church of England and the English Committee in Aid of Waldensian Church Mission
  • 55 Years of Hogar El Sarandí – A Dream That is Still Transforming Lives
    Hogar El Sarandí is an institution that provides comprehensive care for people with severe intellectual and physical disabilities, improving their quality of life and supporting their families. This diaconal ministry was founded in 1971 and is considered today to be one of the leading institutions of its kind in Uruguay.  The following report was adapted for English … Continue reading 55 Years of Hogar El Sarandí – A Dream That is Still Transforming Lives
  • The 2026 Margherita Hack Prize Given to the Waldensian Church in Italy
    The Waldensian Evangelical Church – Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches has received the biennial Margherita Hack Prize. This prestigious award was presented last Tuesday, May 12, in the Palazzo della Regione in Trento. Alessandra Trotta, the Moderator of the Tavola Valdese, was present to receive the prize.  The Trentino Laica, which awards the prize, stated … Continue reading The 2026 Margherita Hack Prize Given to the Waldensian Church in Italy

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The American Waldensian Society champions education about Waldensian mission and heritage and supports the projects and priorities of the Waldensian churches in Italy and South America.

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