BTh degree awarded in Abu Dhabi
A degree congregation to admit a new Queen’s College graduate to the Bachelor of Theology in Discipleship and Ministry has for the first time been held in Gulf.Diocesan Director of Ministry…
New Reader for Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Dubai celebrated the licensing of a new Reader, Pushpak Gilbert, on 5 May 2024.The Venerable Christopher Futcher, Diocesan Director of Ministry, officiated at the service, held with parish…
Paphos celebrates Fr Paul
A service of Induction and Welcome for the Reverend Paul Carr was held on Saturday (27 April) at St Stephen’s Church in Tala. A warm and vibrant congregation led by the Venerable Christopher…
Gulf churches thanked for emergency provisions
Authorities in the UAE have been working hard to resolve ongoing challenges in areas afflicted by severe flooding. Volunteers from local churches have joined in the effort, distributing food, water,…
Call for prayer as floods devastate Gulf
In the aftermath of the extreme rainfall and devastating flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and wider Gulf Region, Bishop-elect the Reverend Sean Semple has been in contact with…
Please pray for Bishop-elect Sean
As the Diocesan Cathedrals of St Christopher in Bahrain and St Paul in Nicosia prepare for the Consecration and Enthronements of Bishop-elect Sean Semple, it would bring Sean great joy…
Cyprus Archdeacon announces retirement
On Sunday 7 April it was announced at St Helena Larnaca that the Venerable Christopher and the Reverend Anne Futcher will be retiring at the end of September.Christopher and Anne…
Bahrain helps Gaza Ramadan campaign
St Christopher’s Cathedral in Bahrain has been thanked for its response to the Save a Life in Gaza campaign, organised by local media company Gulf Daily News.“Kind-hearted Christians have ‘risen’…
A reflection by our Canon Theologian
The Reverend Canon Dr John Holdsworth writes: Each of the Gospels has its own way of reflecting on the significance of the cross, but the first three Gospels have in…
Easter message
From Bishop-elect the Reverend Sean Semple: A few years ago I remember a parishioner saying—with wonder in their voice—that all of life is found in the events of Holy Week.…