Scottish Episcopal Church be encouraged join the Scottish ecumenical initiative, promoted by Christian Aid, in praying for Israel/Palestine on the 24th day of every month. This initiative was supported by a motion which called for the recognition and support of the Pope’s recent recognition of the State of Palestine and his call for reconciliation.
On Saturday 24 October, Prayers for Peace in Israel and Palestine will be held at Selkirk United Reformed Church, 10.30-12.30. Elspeth Strachan recently spent three months in Bethlehem with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Israel and Palestine, and will speak about her experiences there. The Rev Kate Reynolds is the new Minister at St Andrew’s Church of Scotland in Tiberias, and will share some of the work being done by partner organisations in the region. For more information about the event, contact the Rev Mary Taylor on m.taylor_1@btinternet.com.
