Across the Middle East, the ongoing conflict has brought immense suffering, uncertainty and loss. Yet even in the midst of fear and destruction, our Christian partners there remain steadfast in their commitment to serve their neighbours.

In light of the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East, Embrace’s Revd Su McClellan reflects on the Bible readings for the Second Sunday in Lent teach us, and what practical steps UK Christians can take to respond. Like Abraham and Nicodemus we are called to trust and reset as citizens of the Kingdom of God. A kingdom that is not built from fear or force but out of love. We really do have a Gospel to proclaim with our lives.

Often referred to as the 'Living Stones', the Christians and their neighbours are facing extreme pressure across the MENA landscape.

International Lawyer Dr Harry Hagopian and Embrace’s Dr Ruth Valerio discuss the challenges facing Christians of the Middle East in these turbulent times.

Hanna is one member of the relief team serving families in the Beqaa Valley, distributing the essential Winterisation supplies that your generous support funds. We follow Hanna through a typical day as he meets three different families, offering support to meet physical, emotional and spiritual need.

Over the last few years, Embrace has been actively turning up the volume on our advocacy. There is real public desire for speech about justice which is not angry and hate-filled, but rooted in a spirituality of shalom and reconciliation.

Thousands of children in Gaza have sustained life-changing injuries in the recent war. Thousands more have chronic conditions and disabilities that have deteriorated over the last two years because they’ve been unable to access the medical support they need. A team of specialists from the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre are providing vital treatment and rehabilitation therapies.

The Armenian Apostolic Church one of the oldest branches of church; like many in the Orthodox family of churches, they celebrate Christmas on the 6 January, but they also have many traditions that are distinct.

‘The peace of God calls us to look beneath political rhetoric. It invites us to confront the human realities of suffering and dispossession. It calls us to resist confusion or complacency when the world declares ‘peace’ yet turns away from injustice.’

Saleem Anfous - Project Manager, Musalaha

Our Christian partners in the Middle East reflect on where they see Emmanuel this Christmas, revealing how God is at work in their communities and how the light of Christ continues to overcome the darkest of situations.