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The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Christmas Message 2002

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Christmas Message 2002

"Stand your ground with truth buckled round your waist and integrity for a breastplate, wearing on your feet the eagerness to spread the gospel of peace and always carrying the shield of faith so that you can use it to put out the burning arrows of the evil one." (Eph 6: 14-16)

23 December 2002

Archbishop Robin Eames' Christmas Message

Archbishop Robin Eames' Christmas Message

The Christian message of Christmas speaks of joy, hope, peace and confidence.

23 December 2002

Bethlehem reflections

Bethlehem reflections

Please find below some reflections and actions, which we have put together, in response to a demand from church leaders for something to use in Christmas services. 

23 December 2002

Message of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

Message of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

As members of the NGO Working Group on Israel-Palestine, representing religious and secular organizations from around the world, we join the United Nations in observing the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. 

23 December 2002

Surviving a near brush with death

Surviving a near brush with death

As Christians contemplate the miracle of their Saviour's birth during this advent season, the Revd Husam Naoum will be able to ponder a miracle of his own - surviving a near brush with death.

23 December 2002

Advent: time for personal and corporate repentance

Advent: time for personal and corporate repentance

Sermon preached by the Most Revd Frank T. Griswold, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the USA, on 8th December 2002 at All Saints' Church, Margaret Street, London

11 December 2002

Ad campaign launched to reclaim Christmas

Ad campaign launched to reclaim Christmas

The first Scotland-wide advertising campaign to publicise the real meaning of Christmas will be launched on 11th December 2003 in train stations across the nation.

11 December 2002

A Christmas Message from St George's College, Jerusalem

A Christmas Message from St George's College, Jerusalem

Merry Christmas to all of you from St George's College Jerusalem. As we celebrate our Lord's birth, it is time for us to pause and reflect a bit on how easily the circumstances in this land consume our total attention. 

10 December 2002

Ahli Arab Hospital Mobile Outreach Clinic provides vital program

Sitting cross-legged on her bed in her white shawl and black dress, a faint smile showing across her weathered face, Hadba looked quite at home while recovering from uncontrolled hypertension at the Ahli Arab Hospital earlier this week.

10 December 2002

New director for Anglican Centre in Rome

New director for Anglican Centre in Rome

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome are pleased to announce the appointment of the Rt Revd John Flack, Bishop of Huntingdon, as Director of the Centre and the Archbishop's Representative to the Holy See. 

09 December 2002