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  • Armenian Church of America

    Charlotte Observer , NC
    May 5 2004

    Armenian Church of America

    A building of its own is on the way


    ABOUT THE CHURCH

    Meets at: St. John's Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Road. Phone: (704)
    541-6952. Web site: www.telf.com/church. Meets once each month,
    consult Web site for schedule. Next worship service is May 16, 1:30
    p.m. Average attendance: 120.

    A BUILDING OF THEIR OWN

    The church began meeting in 1996, holding worship services twice each
    year. The church now holds a worship service each month, led by a
    priest who travels from New York City.

    Lena Kupelian Neau, chairman of the Parish Council and Building
    Committee, said a recent donation will soon allow them to become a
    full parish with a building of their own.

    "On Thanksgiving Eve, we got the news from the Diocese that a
    benefactor had agreed to fund our entire complex on our property at
    Park Road and Park South. Construction is scheduled to start this
    month and we hope to open our doors in January. Once we become a full
    parish, we will have a full-time priest and can have weekly services.
    We also hope to hold lectures and classes so that the public can come
    and learn more about our country (Armenia) and our culture," Neau
    said.

    ANCIENT TRADITIONS

    Neau said the Armenian Church dates back to A.D. 301. Orthodox
    services incorporate ancient traditions. Hymns and liturgies are
    conducted in Armenian and English. Sermons generally elaborate on the
    day's scripture reading.

    On Saturday mornings, the church offers Armenian language classes at
    9 a.m. and folk-dance classes at 11 a.m.

    Outreach is directed toward Charlotte's Armenian community, helping
    them to assimilate into the city. The church will hold its annual
    picnic at noon on June 6 at William Davies Park. Cost is $15 for
    adults and $7 for children younger than 12. The public is invited.
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