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What’s in a name? A lot. Names reveal who we are

Posted May 14th, 2021

In the late ‘80s, my spouse Loyda and I, originally from Cuba, moved to Louisville with our small children to attend seminary. A fellow white Anglo student tried to say Loyda’s name but kept mispronouncing it. He finally asked, “Why don’t you change your name?” My wife replied, “If I have to learn how to pronounce yours, you better learn how to pronounce mine.”

WCC는 북미 평화의 새로운 장을 향한 장기적인 의지를 요구

Posted June 13th, 2018

미국과 조선 민주주의 인민공화국(DPRK)의 정상 회담이 끝난 후, 세계교회협의회(WCC) 사무 총장 Olav Fykse Tveit은 하나님께 감사를 드리며 “중요한 첫 걸음에 대해 세계교회협의회는 이 지역의 평화롭고 안전한 미래를 향한 길에 서게 될 것”이라고 말했다.

WCC calls for long-term commitment to new chapter of peace for US-North Korea

Posted June 13th, 2018

After the United States (US) – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) summit concluded, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit gave thanks to God for what he called ‘an important first step on the path to a more peaceful and secure future in the region.’