Celebrations of Advent in Bahrain
This Sunday saw joyous Advent services in Bahrain—at Awali Church, which was followed by a wonderful birthday celebration for Jacque, and at St Christopher’s Cathedral, which included a reading by…
Joyful start to Advent in Jebel Ali
Manisha Cornelius sends news of a joyful start to Advent at Christ Church Jebel Ali:What a magical evening it was, as the parishioners of Christ Church Jebel Ali came together…
Creating Safer Communities with Becky’s Button
UNHCR Cyprus last night held a thought-provoking event on Creating Safer Communities for Women and Girls, with keynote speaker Jane Houng, founder of Becky’s Button.Becky’s Button does remarkable work around the world,…
A flying visit with Heathrow’s chaplain
Travelling through London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday, Bishop Sean had a chance to meet up with senior Anglican airport chaplain the Reverend Bruce Rickards for coffee, fellowship and prayer. Bruce’s “parish”…
Remembering Sue Parks
The Venerable Christopher Futcher, Archdeacon Emeritus—Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, and previously Archdeacon of Exeter remembers Sue Parks, former link dioceses coordinator, who died on Friday.I first met Sue…
JEMT meets at Lambeth Palace
Members of the Jerusalem and the East Mission Trust (JEMT) gathered today at Lambeth Palace for a very productive hybrid Zoom/in-person meeting of JEMT (Cyprus) secretary Anetta Stylianou with JEMT…
Peaceful reflection at Ayia Napa Taizé service
A Taizé service jointly organised by Christ Church Ayia Napa and the Scandinavian Church drew participants from across Cyprus today, for worship led by the Reverend Anders Bondesson and Reverend…
Advent message from Bishop Sean
Bishop Sean shares his 2025 Advent message to the Diocese. (Click on the image above to view.)
Welcome, Liam
St Paul’s Cathedral, Nicosia was delighted to welcome Liam Gilleece Gonzalez by baptism into the family of the Church on Sunday—the Feast of Christ the King.Liam is studying International Relations…