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Hats off, or is that mitres off, to my colleague, Adam, Bishop of Bradwell for this fundraising abseil down the tower of Ingatestone Church tower adam atkinson Chelmsford Diocese m.facebook.com/ingatestonepar…

Deeply distressed at confirmation of three more deaths among Israeli hostages. Praying for their families & an end to the conflict so others can be released & talks begin towards peace and justice for all in Israel & Palestine. Violence is never the answer bbc.com/news/articles/…

Another shocking statistic from Blackpool to highlight the housing crisis. We need a long term cross party strategy to begin addressing the situation properly. That’s what #HomesForAll is calling for. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

During this #ChristianAid week, this is a good thing to support, if you’re able. Praying for Israel and Palestine. Richard Sewell fundraise.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2024/…

Good to hear Keir Starmer set out Labour’s plans for small boats and scrapping of Rwanda Bill. BUT sadly no mention of safe & legal routes or the right to work …

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I’ve lit a candle in the chapel where I pray every day for #Layan a young Palestinian Christian woman held, with 1000s of others, in Administrative Detention in an Israeli prison. No charges brought; no family permitted to visit. The candle will remain until her release.

My thanks to Charles Reed and Richard Sewell for planning, organising and supporting my brief visit to Israel/Palestine. I arrive back in England, having learned such a lot and with much to reflect on... Heart and mind have been expanded Richard Sewell

Sobering conversations with Rabbis for Human Rights, the Rossing Centre and B’Tselem (photo) - Israeli Jews working for human rights, justice and a more peaceful future. An alternative future is possible. These advocates need our prayers and support.

Gerard Horton of Military Court Watch passionate and knowledgeable about the unlawful and dubious detention of Palestinian children. Deeply shocking and disturbing stories.

These two extraordinary young men are leading their community in a peaceful struggle to ensure their land at #CowsGarden in the Armenian Quarter is not taken from them. Important to protect the historic status quo of Jerusalem from unwanted land grabs. newarab.com/analysis/battl…

I was pleased to have an opportunity to visit Ramallah in the West Bank. Fr Diab’s strong challenge to western churches to speak out more strongly for a ceasefire and justice for Palestinians.

This really was an emotional encounter which I will remember for a very long time. #LayanNasir is one of many held in Administrative Detention.

With the Headmaster of St. George’s School, Richard Zananiri, serving Christian and Muslim Palestinian children; and hearing about the growing pressure to conform with the Israeli curriculum at the expense of the Palestinian one.

Meeting the British Consul General, Diane Corner to talk, especially, about efforts to ensure humanitarian aid reaches the people in Gaza. Clearly, at present not enough is getting through. Took the opportunity to raise the case of #LayanNasir in Administrative detention.

A visit to the Diocese of Jerusalem’s Princess Basma Centre for Children with Disabilities in Occupied East Jerusalem. Impressed to hear of their work in Gaza. Led by the extraordinary and exceptional Director, Violette Mubarak

Moving meetings with Salim Munayar of Musalaha, and Danny Seidemann of Terrestrial Jerusalem both of whose honesty and clarity of insight has helped bring the story of this place alive Daniel Seidemann

This beautiful, troubled city…

Meeting with ++Hosam. Generous with his time, as ever. Archbishop Hosam Naoum

An opportunity to walk in the (now so quiet) old city and visit the Holy Sepulchre where I lit a candle to remember my brother, Bahram, murdered in another troubled country 44 years ago on 6th May 1980.