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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The Relationship Between History and Vocation
This week, Carol Bechtel, the executive director of the American Waldensian Society, shares the third part of what she said at the February 17th celebration in Valdese, North Carolina. You can read her entire talk on the American Waldensian Society website. Carol’s remarks are based in large part on the fourth and final volume of a … Continue reading The Relationship Between History and Vocation
An American Tribute to Pope Francis
Waldensians and their supporters and friends in the United States were profoundly affected by the ministry of the late Pope Francis. This tribute was written by Kevin Frederick, the president of the American Waldensian Society. Shortly after the election of Jorge Bergoglio as the new pope in 2013, I had a conversation with my friend … Continue reading An American Tribute to Pope Francis
How good it is and how lovely to live together in unity: Fiona Kendall Reports
Jesus’ words about “Welcoming the stranger” have a special resonance for Italian Waldensians. In centuries gone by, their spiritual ancestors were themselves refugees from religious and political oppression. Now Waldensians are engaged in a special effort to welcome sisters and brothers who are attempting to flee various forms of oppression in their homelands. This article … Continue reading How good it is and how lovely to live together in unity: Fiona Kendall Reports