The Olive Branch

No. 28 Autumn/Winter 2006

The newsletter of the Association of Friends of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf

	Although there comes a time when we all have to retire, we were saddened to hear that Bishop Clive has announced that he will retire next year. Actually, we are all aware that clergy, in fact, do not seem to understand what the word "retire" means, so we know that Bishop Clive, and indeed Jane, will continue to be active in God's service; but he will be hugely missed in the Diocese, both as a Bishop, and as a friend to all. Most os us never see just what a Bishop does, but we know that Bishop Clive has worked unstintingly and travelled extensively in carrying out his work and mission in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf and the Province. He and Jane deserve a time of "easing off", of rest and refreshment.
As Friends we have enjoyed the time he has given to us, especially when Clive and Jane have been able to join us at the Spring Reunion in Pilgrim Hall and, of course, at the Annual Meeting and Reunion at All Hallows. Through the columns of the Olive Branch the Friends wish Bishop Clive and Jane a very happy retirement. We will, I'm sure, see them at future Friends' meetings and look forward to their continuing friendship. Val Taylor
A group of ECC volunteers meets in St. Christopher's

Links
The Bishop's Report (AGM- 7 August 2006)	Chairman's Report
Our Link Diocese of Exeter
Around the Chaplaincies
St. Barnabas, Limassol	St. Christopher's, Bahrain
St. Andrew's, Kyrenia	St. Helena's, Larnaca
St. Marks Anglican Chaplaincy, Famagusta
Mission to Seafarers	Profile
Spring Reunion, Pilgrim Hall 2006	Condolences
Rev'd Doug Cockbill	Notice Board

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