On Sunday, 22 January, Sally Azar made history by becoming the first female Palestinian pastor. A few days before her ordination, she spoke about her faith journey, the struggles faced by Palestinian Christians and her hopes for the future.

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.

After many years of dedicated services to the people of Gaza through Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), our good friend Dr Issa Tarazi has recently retired. Here are his parting words of thanks.

Middle East expert and Embrace friend Dr Harry Hagopian reflects on the double trauma of the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh and the subsequent desecration of her funeral.

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.

This Lent, we are bringing you a series of reflections from our friends and partners in the Middle East. This week, we hear from Suheir of the Secretariat of Solidarity in Jerusalem about how Lent is celebrated in the Holy Land itself.