Revd Dr Andrew Ashdown interviewed today on the situation in Syria. If you wish to contribute to the humanitarian work in Syria you may do so through the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust
Egham Charity Booksale
The United Church of Egham hosts a monthly booksale in aid of local charities. With over 10,000 books for sale, Graham Burrough talks about how they continue despite the lock down. For more info visit our website
THIS IS THE HOLY LAND (Exodus 3:5). IT NEEDS JUSTICE AND ONLY JUSTICE
A Statement by three former Heads of Churches in Jerusalem on the Israeli Annexation plans
“Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ. Greetings from the Land of the Holy One, Israel and Palestine.
The Holy Land is in fire, in a situation of war, and needs to be restored to its holiness. It is full of human sufferings, because justice is absent. The land of God calls on all churches, governments, and people of good will, to act and put an end to this tragedy. All believers are responsible.
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Rik & Caroline Mager on Covid-19 in Rwanda
Rik is the director of the Anglican theological school in Cyangugu. Caroline coordinates the feeding programs in the Diocese because of malnutrition in this part of Rwanda.
Continue readingSabeel-Kairos Annual Conference
The annual Sabeel-Kairos Conference will be held virtually this year. The trustees are delighted to be joined by speakers from our two key partners in Palestine – Rev Dr Munther Isaac from Kairos Palestine, and Omar Haramy from Sabeel Jerusalem.These two fantastic speakers will cover the key themes of the conference; ‘You cannot serve God and the occupation’ and ‘Antisemitism, Israel and Palestine.’ There will be chance to ask your questions in an interactive Q+A on both topics. Book your place here
Peter Cohen Remembered
It is with sadness we share the news that Peter passed away late yesterday afternoon, 23 May 2020, following surgery for stomach cancer. His family wrote, “Although we are utterly bereft we rejoice in the knowledge that he is in the presence of his Lord and Saviour.”
Continue readingThe Double Lockdown
“The Double Lockdown: Palestine under Occupation and COVID-19” is edited by Mitri Raheb and Saeb Erakat. The book is available for free and downloadable at this link:
Continue readingThe Living Stones
The Living Stones of the Holy land Trust has launched a new website.
The Living Stones of the Holy Land Trust is an ecumenical charity with the primary aim of advancing education about Christianity in the Holy Land and countries around, by:
- raising awareness in Britain and elsewhere, educating and informing the public concerning Christians in the Holy Land, through our website, lectures, newsletter and a yearbook of academic theological articles;
- promoting contacts between Christians (and others) in Britain and in the Holy Land, e.g. through pilgrimages promoting encounter, reflection and witness;
- cooperating with other charities and groups with similar aims, by sharing activities and information
Visit the Living Stones website
Kumi Now Online
To bring activists around the world together for Palestine, Kumi Now is announcing the next step of our journey: Hosting weekly video conferences to connect activists with the organizations working for Palestine and get everyone involved in activism for Palestine.
We are happy to announce our first month of video conferences, starting Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00pm Palestinian time (GMT+3). That’s 8:00am PST, 11:00am EST, and 5:00pm CEST.
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