Dublin and Glendalough has unveiled a new initiative to respond to the crisis in Gaza. The Gaza Advent Appeal was launched last night (October 21) at the annual Diocesan Synods and will run in conjunction with a longer term partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem.
The Advent appeal will raise funds for the Al–Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. It is being run by the Diocesan Council for Mission in partnership with Bishops’ Appeal, Us and Friends of Sabeel.
Al–Ahli Arab Hospital was built in 1882 by CMS and is owned and controlled by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. It provides services to all patients regardless of their religion, gender, social class or political affiliation. Following the conflict during the summer, areas of the hospital are no longer safe for patients and there is an urgent need for necessary maintenance.
Announcing the initiative, the Revd Ken Rue
(Wickow and Killiskey)(pictured below) stressed that the appeal is non political. He said: “I am sure we were all appalled by the rockets fired into Israel and by the devastating bombing and killing of innocent lives in Gaza. What should we do in practical terms? The Council, with the agreement and oversight of the …read more
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