Worship, friendship and song at St Andrew Kyrenia
"We were blessed to have Bishop Sean with us on Sunday, presiding and preaching at our service at St Andrew Kyrenia," says Linda Balfe. After the service, Bishop Sean and Jenny…
Fun and fellowship in Ras Al Khaimah
People of St Luke (Ras Al Khaimah) and St Nicholas (Fujairah) came together for a day out in Fujairah on Saturday. A relaxing walk at Fujairah Flag Park and a…
Tamil Carol service at Church of the Epiphany
The Tamil congregation of Church of the Epiphany Doha held a joyful Carol Service on Friday, led by the Reverend MD Johnson joined by the Venerable Mark Derry, Archdeacon in…
CCJA Mothers’ Union launches
Christ Church Jebel Ali Mothers’ Union launched today with the welcoming of new members Sakhile Damba, Joyce Jera, Daniella (Danni) Melk and Sheryl Young, with the Reverend Jim Young officiating.…
Christ Church youth Nativity Play
“Christ Church Jebel Ali began our Advent season with joy and thankfulness,” says the Reverend Jim Young. “Since many families return to their home countries once school is dismissed for…
Prayers and thanks, Paul Feheley
On behalf of the people of the Diocese, Bishop Sean offers heartfelt thanks to the Venerable Paul Feheley—Middle East Partnership Officer for The Episcopal Church of the United States and…
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”…