by Nermien Riad | Sep 30, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Coptic Church, Diaspora
We have many great traditions in our Church, where we come together as one family and celebrate our shared pride in our Coptic heritage. Many Coptic Churches recently celebrated the Martyrs Feast (El Nyrooz) and the new Coptic year. They had their annual festivals and...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 12, 2014 | Diaspora
Dear Friends, I was recently invited to speak at the inaugural summit of In Defense of Christians, on whose board I serve. The Sept. 9-11 summit convened human rights experts, public officials, representatives in public office, policy makers, diplomats, and...
by Nermien Riad | Sep 11, 2014 | 25th Anniversary, Approaches to Charity and Development, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Today, I’m glad to share a report by Mary Loka, one of our donor relations associates. We’re grateful for the boost from St. Mary and St. Mina’s Coptic Orthodox College in Sydney, and to all our supporters in Australia. — Nermien Riad Book...
by Nermien Riad | May 28, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora, Sponsorship
It was a warm April morning in Minya when I sat down to chat with George. That’s when I found out you’re a grandparent. Surprised? I was, too. It took being in Egypt, sitting there with George, to wake me up. To remind me that God decides what happens to...
by Nermien Riad | May 16, 2014 | Coptic Church, Diaspora
Dear Friends, Whenever I’m in Egypt, I get chills just thinking, “Jesus Himself may have been in this exact place where I’m standing now.” It’s amazing that our Savior found refuge in Egypt, and that He blessed our land and people....
by Nermien Riad | Feb 21, 2014 | Diaspora, Serve To Learn
Serve to Learn, the unique volunteer program for teaching kids in Egypt, is coming soon! Here’s a short guide to why there’s really nothing holding you back from applying to be part of this life-changing July 4-27 program, even if you’re...
