STANDING · WALKING · RUNNING In His Shoes is an organization which rallies support for those who suffer in the world.
In His Shoes was created in response to acts of Genocide perpetrated against the Armenian nation in 1915.
We believe those who have suffered evil have a unique responsibility to take action against injustice to others.
Our actions are based on Christ’s principles of love, compassion and repaying evil with good.
Check out our new and improved site - quick access to past, present and future In His Shoes "steps."
Sunday,May 24, we joined over 200 congregations and faith based groups for “Juvenile Justice Sabbath” at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, CA and offered special prayers during the Holy Divine Liturgy for incarcerated children.
Want to learn more and find out what you can do? Here's a page with A DOZEN THINGS YOU COULD DO
Also, read the case against Warren Goodman, serving in prison for a crime he did not commit!
"Famine" raises money for Genocide victims
Over the April 24 weekend, a young group of people fasted and prayed. In the end, they collected close to $30,000 which is now being matched by private and public funds - for a possible $150,000. The money will be used to buy food for children in the Darfuri refugee camps (in Chad).
Famine participants broke their fast with Holy Communion Sunday morning, April 26, 2009 at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, in Glendale, CA. Watch for full story and pictures.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.-Martin Luther King Jr.
During the month of April, Fr, Vazken spoke at schools, colleges and universities about the increasing need to take the "Next Step" in Genocide commemorations and recognitions. His is a clear call for "leveraging" small amounts of energy to move great masses. A DVD of Fr. Vazken's talk at GCC is now available and will be sent as a thank you gift to donors to the ministry.
Easter Print Release "RISE"
by Gregory Beylerian
"RISE"
17" x 22", Edition of 100, signed and numbered (The original 30" x 40" artwork will be available for $5,000)
This coming Monday, April 6, President Barack Obama will be in Turkey.
If you're living in America, you've probably noticed (or are noticing) the large number of ads appearing in print, on radio and TV, encouraging travel to Turkey and the many "wonders" of the land and people. You know something’s up (read more)
Instead of Mourning a Genocide, Stand Against One!
On Tuesday, March 17, 2009 hundreds of demonstrators joined Stop Genocide Now, In His Shoes, Save Darfur, JWW, HOPE, along with Darfuris and other groups to demand immediate and decisive action to stop genocide in Darfur. Several leaders offered words and direction as to what must be done now, and Fr. Vazken gave the closing remarks (watch YouTube video below) recalling the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it. We cannot, must not, and will not accept evil.
During the rally official news came out that US President Barack Obama had named a special envoy to Sudan. This is a small victory, but only a beginning. This weekend we began making noise and will continue doing so until peace and justice for Darfur becomes a reality.
You can do something right now! Send a text message to 90822 for Sen. Hillary Clinton asking her to support the ICC and implement a no-flight zone over Darfur.
Below you'll find a special podcast edition of the The Next Step with Fr. Vazken dedicated to Darfur as well as photos and video's from the rally.
Darfur Genocide Escalates Recorded March 18, 2008
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In His Shoes has been been out on the streets, with signs and posters, calling attention to what's going on in Darfur. The world must not keep silent. One of the signs we held up today read "Silence supports genocide". So, we're out there, making noise. Please join us in front of the Federal Building in West LA.
Fr. Vazken has been blogging on location. Follow and read updates at his blog.
Gabriel Stauring of Stop Genocide Now talks with Fr. Vazken Movsesian [March 13, 2009]
The Next Step Podcast
Listen on iTunes or via Epostle.net - "Apostolic evangelism for an electronic world."
Gor Mkhitarian's Spirit
Where Armenian Orthodoxy meets today. The next generation of spirituality in a modern CD. Buy Now!
Universal Peace Spiral
Its the symbol of forgiveness, the symbol of universal love. Its an image created by Gregory Beylerian and developed with love. Order Online
