Rachael Lee Articles
TogetherLA Conference Highlights Leaders at the Forefront of Addressing Specific Social Needs of Los Angeles
Of the various aspects that characterize Los Angeles, the ones that tug at the heart of many are the social issues—homelessness, gang violence, sex trafficking, at-risk youth, poverty, and many more. These are the very issues that were discussed during the morning to afternoon sessions of the ... Korean American Candidates for L.A. City Council Rally to Secure More Voters
With the March 3 city primary elections only a few days away, the two Korean American candidates for Los Angeles City Council, David Ryu (District 4) and Grace Yoo (District 10), led a rally march on February 28 to “get out the vote” and raise awareness to the Los Angeles community. Ryu, Yoo, and ... Interview with Pastor Benjamin Israel Robinson: Building Confidence in Identity, Generationally and Ethnically
Pastor Benjamin Israel Robinson is the lead pastor of Living Hope Christian Center, a missions-focused and charismatic church of 300 located in Emeryville, CA. Robinson leads the church alongside his wife, Sunhee Son Robinson, and both are well-known among the Christian community and are invited to ... "Truth Matters" Conference: Equipping the Younger Generation to Confidently and Graciously Defend Their Faith
The younger generation in the church has been a focal point for many ministry leaders, as the culture of mainstream media and even what is being taught in schools seem to stand in opposition with the Christian faith. To build confidence and wisdom in the hearts and minds of the younger generation ... Phyllis Sortor, Missionary from Seattle, Kidnapped by Armed Men in Nigeria
Reverend Phyllis Sortor, a missionary from the Free Methodist Church in Seattle, was kidnapped by a group of armed men in Nigeria that is now demanding $300,000 in exchange for her release, according to reports on Tuesday. Sortor, who is a U.S. citizen, was at Hope Academy in Kogi state at the time ... "Anita Ho": A Korean Man Meets His Chinese Girlfriend's Family, and a Comedic Journey Begins
Many an audience may have seen movies of love stories that portray a man tenaciously pursuing the woman of his dreams through seemingly impossible obstacles. But perhaps not many have seen it in an Asian American family setting. “Anita Ho” is a romantic comedy featuring the love story of Harry and ... PCUSA Votes Whether to Redefine Marriage to Include Same-Sex Couples
Presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have been voting on whether to pass an amendment to the PCUSA constitution, which would redefine marriage from being “a civil contract between a woman and a man,” to “a unique commitment between two people to love and support each other for the rest of ... President Obama at Summit on Countering Violent Extremism: "No Religion Is Responsible for Terrorism"
The White house has been hosting a summit on ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ starting Wednesday which will conclude on Friday. Throughout the summit, President Obama has been reinforcing the notion that groups such as the Islamic State should not be associated with the religion of Islam, and said ... Ceasefire Agreement between Ukraine and Russia Reached; Troops and Arms to Withdraw in 2 Days
A ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia has been reached on Thursday at Minsk, Belarus, according to reports. The 13-point agreement, of which negotiations began on Wednesday, included a ceasefire to start at midnight on Saturday into Sunday local time. KCCD Gives Thanks in Celebration of the New Year: "God Is at Work Amongst Us"
Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) held a reception to honor its partners, celebrate its service during 2014, and share visions for 2015 at its New Year’s Kick-Off & Partner Appreciation Reception at the Belasco Theater on Feb. 9. A variety of groups was represented at the reception, ...