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BibleLands,
the leading U.K non-governmental provider of financial support
to the Holy Land, will be hosting an evening conference at
Lambeth Palace next Wednesday (16 April).
President
of BibleLands, Hugh Boulter, said, ‘BibleLands has been
engaged with the issues faced by Christians in the Middle East
since 1854 and we believe our experience and expertise provide
a valuable framework within which to address the current
situation.
‘We believe it
is vital for these issues to move from the periphery of the UK
church agenda and to receive a fuller understanding within the
wider Christian community. Therefore we are delighted that
Archbishop Rowan Williams has invited BibleLands to host the
event and are looking forward to input from Archbishop Paul
Sayah (Maronite Archbishop of Haifa and the Holy Land) and
Bishop Angaelos (General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church
in the UK)’.
A question
and answer session will be chaired by Lord David Steel. The
panel includes Daniel Burton (Chairman of BibleLands)
Pastor Gendi (head of El Saray Church in Alexandria, Dr Harry
Hagopian (consultant to Catholic Bishops Conference) and Revd
Dr Shafiq Abou Zayd (Melkite priest and Orthodox academic.
Several non-governmental organisations including World Vision,
Friends of Sabeel UK and Pax Christi will also be attending.
For
further information and comment contact
Emma Boucher
Press and PR
Officer
01494 897910
emma.boucher@biblelands.org.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS:
BibleLands
is the largest non-governmental provider of support to the
Holy Land and has been working in the region since 1854.
BibleLands
is a Christian agency working in partnership with over 50
project partners in the lands of the Bible, primarily Israel
and Palestine, Egypt and Lebanon. BibleLands seeks to
enable and resource local Christians to respond strategically
and effectively to the changing needs of the region and its
people through education, health and community development. |