As a Jewish-Israeli, I carry much pain in our violent reality, but perhaps my truer human pain is the fear of taking a public stance against the continuation of this war, against violence from both sides, and most of all the loss of human compassion. 

Embrace’s Kat Brealey shares her reflections on the challenges faced by people who have been forced to flee from their homes. She writes about the importance of putting compassion into action, and welcoming those who are seeking sanctuary.

Today our dark world is full of fear, war and injustice, but the Easter story gives us the certain hope that love will win. For on Easter Sunday, love illuminated all darkness.

The Very Revd John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral, reflects on the need for reconciliation and a just peace in many parts of the world today.

Justice and lasting peace in the Holy Land may seem a long way off today, but the faith and dedication of our Christian partners is such that they continue to strive to bring reconciliation and healing. Embrace’s Rev Su McClellan reflects on their transformative work, which provides seeds of hope the future.

Have you ever thought about being an Embrace volunteer? It’s fun, it’s varied and it makes a real difference. Duncan tells us how he got involved in volunteering and what it means to him.

On 21 June, Embrace, in partnership with CMEP, will be hosting the first webinar in a four-part mini series exploring Christian Zionism. Special guest for the series is Colin Chapman, introduces us to some of the topics that will be discussed.

As the church across the world looks forward to celebrating Pentecost, long-standing Embrace partner, and friend, Simon Azazian explains why the feast of Pentecost calls him personally to continue the mission of the early church in Jerusalem.

In February of this year, a group of dedicated Embrace supporters made their way to Israel and Palestine after two years of travel restrictions. The group was led by Bishop Rachel Treweek, and this Easter time she reflects on the need for us to tear down our own barriers and let in the love of Christ.