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You can display blog posts in various ways with the “Blog Post” element/shortcode. You can see one example here and even more at the blog main menu item of this demo.

FROM GENEROSITY TO LEGACY: THE KAISHIANS’ HYE CAMP STORY

John and Lynn Kaishian stand as foundational figures in the history of Hye Camp and the broader Armenian church community in the Midwest. Their legacy is deeply intertwined with the perseverance, growth, and success of a vision that began decades before it could fully take root.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, several earnest attempts were made by individuals and the Midwest Regional Council of Armenian Churches to establish an Armenian camp in the Midwest. Despite strong intentions, these early efforts ultimately faltered due to a lack of funding and consistent leadership. The dream of a regional camp remained alive but unrealized.

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ARMENIAN CHURCH DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY COMES TO MILWAUKEE

The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America will convene its 2026 Clergy Conference and 124th Diocesan Assembly in Milwaukee from April 28 through May 3, 2026. This marks the first time the Assembly — the governing body of the Armenian Church in the eastern half of the United States — will be hosted in Milwaukee. The Diocesan Assembly brings together hundreds of clergy and lay delegates from across the country for a week of meetings, workshops, fellowship, and worship. Sessions will take place at the Pfister Hotel and at the host parish, St. John the Baptist Armenian Church (7825 W. Layton Ave.).

DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY TO MEET IN MILWAUKEE

St. John Armenian Church in Milwaukee, WI, will host the upcoming 2026 Clergy Conference and the 124th Diocesan Assembly, bringing together clergy, delegates, and faithful from across the Eastern Diocese. The Diocesan Assembly sessions will convene from Thursday to Saturday, April 30 to May 2, 2026, preceded by the Clergy Conference on April 28-30. The same weekend will include the Women’s Guild Assembly, and its annual “Women of Wonder” luncheon, organized by the Women’s Guild Central Council.

ST. JOHN ARMENIAN CHURCH OF MILWAUKEE TO HOST 2026 ARMENIAN CHURCH DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY

St. John the Baptist Armenian Church of Milwaukee is honored to announce that it will serve as the host parish for the 2026 Diocesan Assembly of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. The Assembly will bring together clergy, delegates, and lay leaders from Armenian parishes across the Eastern United States for several days of worship, governance, and fellowship. The 2026 Diocesan Assembly will take place in Spring 2026, with dates, program details, and registration information to be made available in December 2025.

ST. JOHN OF MILWAUKEE NAMED PARISH OF THE MONTH

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on St. John the Baptist Armenian Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! This feature comes just in time for their Milwaukee Armenian Fest on Sunday, July 20: a beloved annual tradition that brings the entire community together in a joyful celebration of Armenian culture and faith. From delicious food and lively music to traditional dancing and warm fellowship, the festival is a vibrant expression of heritage and hospitality. Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan, pastor of St. John the Baptist, shares how much he treasures the deeply rooted sense of community, and the welcoming, multigenerational spirit that defines the parish.