It’s a simple question on paper – none of the words are too complicated, the concept isn’t nebulous or overly relative. In fact, it’s a rather direct question. When we witness events, whether through the news, first hand, or even social media, we make decisions on what resonates with us. Generally, what strikes a nerve...

We’ve had quite a journey so far, and we’ve been building the train as it’s moving!  One very important milestones we’ve wanted to accomplish, was the development of a logo and improvement of our website.  For the longest time, we’ve had a pretty mediocre web-presence, and no recognizable logo.  But as you can see, the website...

Dear Friends of the Noon Project It was only this past summer when a small handful of us got together for the first time to talk about hope.   We had all been witnessing human tragedy unfold in our respective homelands, and were driven to take action in some way.  The Noon Project was born out...

What is art? For many it is categorized in two ways; a live performance or a visual piece. Audiences seat in a concert hall or walk through an exhibit and art is presented to them. In this model art is a thing, but I believe it to be much more than a tangible object. When...

Around 1 million Armenians were killed 100 years ago. It was a genocide based on politics and religion. The world is remembering this tragic chapter in human history, by adorning purple, by marching, and by remembering in holy silence.

The Noon Project Album will be a 12 track collection of songs and other works, that will honor the state of the Christians persecuted in the Middle East and Africa.  We will bring together songs on the following themes: Faith Perseverance Courage Healing Hope While religious and spiritual songs and hymns are welcome, the songs do...

Today is Palm Sunday in the eastern tradition, and it’s always been one of those interesting holidays.  I am Coptic, and for us, Holy Week is a roller coaster of emotions.   Especially on Palm Sunday.  We are extremely joyous in the morning.  We are weaving all kinds of artifacts out of the palm leaves:...