Some 260 South Sudanese in the Mid-Atlantic, including Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Richmond, came together shortly before Christmas at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, Virginia. Youth sang Christmas carols in Juba Arabic, women’s culinary skills brought the flavors of home to life, and many reconnected after long separations. “We encourage everyone to continue participating in community gatherings,” said their President, Lina Ajack, “fostering deeper connections and celebrating the values that make us strong.
Among those attending were Edward Kenyi, Rita Lako, Angelina Onika, Noel Kulang,Lina Ajack (President, front row, 2nd from L), Amour Isaac, Dombek Yai, Achuil Nhial, Michael Lupai, Emmanuel Hakim, Ester Muding, Angelina Onika, Julius Kori, Sisco Soly, and Kwathi Ajawin.