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Update on the bombing in Gaza

Update on the bombing in Gaza

"Your prayers are very much appreciated and truly make a difference in these difficult times," said the Bishop of Jerusalem, the Rt Revd Riah Abu El-Assal, in the aftermath of the bombing of St Philip's Episcopal Church and Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza on Friday 24 January.

28 January 2003

St Philip's Church and Ahli Arab Hospital sustains direct hit by guided missile

There is broken glass everywhere; on the floors, covering the tables, covering papers, on beds. The Christian leaders of Gaza have gathered to offer their support and condemn the bombing of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, located within the Ahli Arab Hospital compound.

26 January 2003

Churches' unity services treasure refugees

Churches' unity services treasure refugees

During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 to 25 January) millions of Christians throughout the world will be offering prayers for the unity of the Church and the unity of all people who are made in God's image. 

23 January 2003

Week of Christian Unity in the Middle East

Week of Christian Unity in the Middle East

Their robes may look different, but when it comes to working on behalf of the Holy Land's dwindling Christian population, the Heads of Churches and Christian communities in Jerusalem have become increasingly unified. 

22 January 2003

Extract from a Sermon by HG Bishop Nathan Hovhannisian

Extract from a Sermon by HG Bishop Nathan Hovhannisian

We are assembled here today in order to pray for hope, compassion and unity.

21 January 2003

"Iraq debate raises serious issues," says Archbishop Eames

"Iraq debate raises serious issues," says Archbishop Eames

The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Robin Eames, has expressed his concerns about the human cost of a possible conflict in Iraq. In a letter to the Times newspaper, Archbishop Eames said, "Current debate on a possible conflict in Iraq raises serious issues for those who have accepted the traditional definition of 'a just war'.

20 January 2003

New window gives colour to mission

New window gives colour to mission

A stained glass window inspired by Jesus' Great Commission has been dedicated at Holy Trinity Brussels as part of the pro-Cathedral's centenary celebrations and as a reminder of its mission statement "to bring Brussels to Christ."

20 January 2003

Templeton prizewinner begins lecture tour

Templeton prizewinner begins lecture tour

Professor John Polkinghorne will begin a nationwide lecture tour on Monday 20 January 2003 at the International Study Centre of Canterbury Cathedral. His topic of his lecture is "Science, Christianity and the End of the World: Is there a destiny beyond death?"

16 January 2003

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

A request from the Anglican Centre in Rome

From 24 November to 2 December 2003, the Anglican Centre in Rome is holding a consultation for people who are interested and involved in clergy in-service training and support.

15 January 2003

Scottish Churches' first steps to union

Scottish Churches' first steps to union

The Scottish Church Initiative for Union (SCIFU) began its work in 1996 in the closing years of "the ecumenical century of the Christian Church" when Christians from different traditions - "often bitterly and even violently divided" - began to talk, work and witness together and even re-unite after long separation. SCIFU is more precisely, the "child" of the Multilateral Church Conversation.

15 January 2003