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Why Justice Pilgrimages?
The Rev Dr Ian Alexander explores the impacts for justice and peace in the land of Christ's birth. Read the full article here that was...


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The Friends Newsletter - Feb 2025
Reflections from Jerusalem and Tiberias, updates relating to recent donations from The Friends and reports of activities in Scotland...


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Light Shining in Darkness - 13th February in Perth with Rev Dr Stewart Gillan.
Join online here if you aren't able to make it in person to hear Rev Dr Stewart Gillan, Mission Partner Jerusalem, as he talks about the...


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Hope - from Stewart in Jerusalem
Praying through the days and hours between now and Sunday that the deal holds and the ceasefire does indeed begin, and proves the first...


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HOPE - words from our Convener
‘Let us dare to hope. Let us dare to hope that this ceasefire may point to the permanent end of the killing and the cruelty. It is at the...


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A picture worth a thousand words
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. The image of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, in a clean white coat, walking through the rubble of...


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Christmas Prayer
A prayer for Christmas 2024 from The Friends’ Convener, Andrew McLellan Christmas: and what are we like?  We are the shepherds who could...


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Ordination of Trish Archibald, scholar and committee member of The Friends
Congratulations to Friends’ committee member Trish Archibald. On Monday 16th December, Trish was ordained and inducted as Assistant...


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What's in a Symbol?
A keffiyeh. The media focussed on a keffiyeh which had been tucked at the last minute around the manger scene from Bethlehem which was...


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O Little Town of Bethlehem
Several Friends have asked for a copy of these poignant words that were sung at our St Andrew's Day Service. 1 Â Â O little town of...


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Advent Snapshots from Israel/Palestine
Every day in Advent Mission Partners Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson will post a photograph taken in their daily life in...

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TONIGHT Christian Aid Carol Service in the New Town Church Edinburgh.
Listen to the message from Val Brown, Head of Scotland Christian Aid, as she reminds us why you should join them on 11th December. ...


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It's not too late to celebrate St Andrew's Day with our online service
It is not too late to participate in our St Andrew's Day Service - click here for the recording. The Order of Service is attached at...


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Celebrating Tabeetha
Contributors who celebrate Tabeetha School have lots to share - impressions, memories and facts. Let those, with many connections, take...


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Sitting with loss
Muriel Pearson's latest blog from beside the Sea of Galilee should be read. Here. It is a beautiful Autumn day here by the Sea of...


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Make us Instruments of Thy Peace
A prayer written by Andrew McLellan as we remember that this is our fight, this is our war Dear God, we read in scripture that in Christ...


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‘How long, O Lord?’ Stewart and Muriel catch up with you.
Dear all, Your thoughts and your prayers are so appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to message, and for everyone...


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Essential information for visitors
We have updated our Information for Visitors in light of Israel’s introduction of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), and have...


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Gather together for the Week of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel (16-22 September)
We may not all be gathered in the same building, but at this time, when we need each other so much, we are invited to worship together,...


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September Newsletter from The Friends - for all friends everywhere.
We're pleased to share articles for The Friends, and their friends, from The Friends; from our members, from our supporters and from the...
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