- Witnesses to a Word That Can Transform Hearts
The Conference of Protestant Churches of the Latin Countries of Europe (CEPPLE) recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding. The Conference of Protestant Churches of the Latin Countries of Europe (CEPPLE) brings together the Protestant churches of Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and French-speaking Switzerland. These churches – all located in traditionally Roman Catholic countries – experience their minority … Continue reading Witnesses to a Word That Can Transform Hearts - The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Every Christmas season brings reminders of generosity, moments that rekindle our sense of compassion and connection. As this year draws to a close, one story stands out, stretching from the sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea of Italy to the rugged expanse of the Sonoran Desert along the United States-Mexico border. It is a story … Continue reading The Gift That Keeps on Giving - Seeds of Hope
The following is an Advent sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Gretchen Schoon Tanis, a member of the senior pastoral team at Hope Church (RCA) in Holland Michigan. Gretchen and her husband, Phil, (who helped to create the new AWS website, waldensian.org) recently moved back to Holland, Michigan from Hannover, Germany. Her message is one we all … Continue reading Seeds of Hope - Christmas Milonga or Christmas Blues
The following article written by J. Javier Pioli gives a short insight of how people experience Advent and Christmas in the Rio de la Plata. Javier´s article does not focus on ecclesiological or theological questions but on current mental health issues in South America and about the way that popular culture and consumerism – with its … Continue reading Christmas Milonga or Christmas Blues - Will ICE Come To Our Little Town of Valdese?
Matt Matthews, a co-pastor at Waldensian Presbyterian Church in Valdese, North Carolina, is “mindful and praying and pacing” about the possibility whether that “ICE will come to our little town of Valdese?” He wrote this story to share his concerns with members and friends of the American Waldensian Society. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been … Continue reading Will ICE Come To Our Little Town of Valdese? - Advent Greetings From the American Waldensian Society
As we approach the season of Advent our focus is once again drawn to the message of the prophet Isaiah: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light, those that dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.” Isaiah 9: 2. These words serve as a prelude to … Continue reading Advent Greetings From the American Waldensian Society - Thanksgiving’s Call to Gratitude and Grace
This Thanksgiving greeting to members and friends of the American Waldensian Society was written by the Society´s Executive Director, Carol M. Bechtel. As I was walking down a small street in Torre Pellice, Italy, last summer, I was tempted by the beautiful fruit that was displayed outside a small shop. The local plums were particularly … Continue reading Thanksgiving’s Call to Gratitude and Grace - The Road to Unity
Protestant, Orthodox and Catholic Christians in Europe recently took another big step to building closer relationships with each other. This report is adapted from a report by Luca Maria Negro for “Evangelical Worship” on Radio RAI 1. Twelve days ago, in the very special setting of the Abbey of the Tre Fontane in Rome, Orthodox … Continue reading The Road to Unity - Latin America’s Largest Protestant Theological Library Celebrates a New Beginning
An important agreement was signed on October 29, 2025, to restore, modernize, and make available to students and scholars the library of the now-closed Evangelical Institute for Advanced Theological Studies (ISEDET). The agreement, the substance of which is a 50-year free loan, was signed between the four Protestant denominations that together own the Library and … Continue reading Latin America’s Largest Protestant Theological Library Celebrates a New Beginning - Parque 17 de Febrero Celebrates Its 90th Birthday the Way It Began, Focusing on Faith, Community, and Leadership Development
Parque 17 de Febrero recently celebrated its 90 years of existence with a day-long birthday party. The party brought together different generations of campers, leaders, and others who have had a part in its history. In true camp style, the day was a mix of celebration, games, memories, and dreams for the future. This report, … Continue reading Parque 17 de Febrero Celebrates Its 90th Birthday the Way It Began, Focusing on Faith, Community, and Leadership Development