Elise Kalfayan
What was daily life like in Western Armenian provinces and
communities before the Genocide, and how did families adapt as they
emigrated to the U.S.? Stories and memories passed down to parishioners
of United Armenian Congregational Church, printed in the church’s Herald
publication over the past four years, are a rich source of cultural
history.
Starting with Gesaria/Kayseri, series editor Joyce Abdulian selected
regions and asked church members to contribute family memories.
Launching the series, she wrote “The Herald hopes to continue featuring
family life in the old country as part of our Armenian heritage and
culture…” The response was very enthusiastic, and continues to the
present as UACC looks forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary.
