Remembering the Sewol Ferry Tragedy: Eleven Years Later, Still We Weep
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea—a tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 300 people, most of them high school students on a school trip. As a father of a teenager myself, I can only begin to fathom the heartbreak, confusion, and enduring sorrow that the families…
Rekindling Empathy
Reflections from the 2025 Jewish-Christian Dialogue Gathering Introduction In early April 2025, Jewish and Christian leaders gathered once again in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, to continue the decades-long journey of mutual learning, reconciliation, and shared reflection. Across multiple sessions, we engaged deeply with sacred texts, theological traditions, and the lived experiences that shape our respective faith communities.…
Korean Disciples Gather Under the Theme “Make Peace”
January 13-16, 2025, Las Vegas, NV Paul Tché, member of the Korean Disciples Convocation The annual gathering of Korean Disciples took place under the theme “Make Peace,” inspired by Matthew 5:9. This year’s event was hosted by Joyful Disciples Church, a Korean American congregation in Las Vegas. The gathering served as a platform for fellowship,…
A Personal Reflection on Recent Events in South Korea
I wanted to share with you a personal reflection on the events that have unfolded in South Korea over the past week. It has been an incredibly challenging time for me as my homeland faced the shocking and “unlawful” declaration of emergency martial law by President Yoon late one evening. Since last Tuesday, I have…
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