Embrace Marks 170 Years of Partnership
Embrace Marks 170 Years of Partnership with Middle Eastern Christians with Special Events Across the UK and Annual Lecture
London, Glasgow, Cardiff - September & October 2024
Embrace the Middle East, is celebrating 170 years of faithful partnership with Christian communities in the Middle East through a series of landmark events, culminating in the Embrace Annual Lecture, delivered by His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos OBE, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London and the Very Rev John Witcombe will respond by exploring the role Christians have as agents of reconciliation, and the part the church in the in the UK can play in standing in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the region.
The Embrace@170 events will take place in London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, offering a unique opportunity for faith communities and the public to come together in worship, fellowship, food and giving thanks for the years of changing lives. These events are opportunities to
- Hear the latest news from Embrace’s partners in the Middle East
- Learn about the history of the organisation in story and song
- Walk our self-guided Stations of the Cross trail
Celebrating 170 Years of Faithful Service Under the banner of "One Household of God," these events honour Embrace’s rich history of supporting Christians in the Middle East. The celebration emphasizes unity, social witness, and the ongoing work and presence of Christian communities in the region. Embrace works through Christian partners to support healthcare, education, and social services in some of the most challenging regions in the world.
Events:
Embrace@170 London - 29 September 2024, at Bloomsbury Baptist Church
Featuring a Stations of the Cross service, this event highlights Embrace’s longstanding relationship with Christians in the Middle East.
Embrace@170 Glasgow - 5 October 2024
A local outreach event in partnership with Scottish churches and organizations, with a strong focus on unity and social witness.
Embrace@170 Cardiff - 10 October 2024
The Cardiff event will be hosted at the historic Llandaff Cathedral.
The Embrace Annual Lecture - 17 October 2024
Delivered by Archbishop Angaelos, this highly anticipated lecture will address the impact of war in Gaza and the role of Christians in the region.
Embrace CEO Jamie Eyre said:
“This year Embrace celebrates 170 years of building bridges between Christians in the UK and Middle East. Our forebears in the Turkish Missions Aid Society discovered, in the wake of massacres, wars and disasters, that Middle East Christians have the will and faith to see lives and communities changed in the face of unimaginable difficulty. We continue to build bridges for Christians in the UK to hear their stories, partner with the church in the Middle East and be encouraged as part of the one household of God.”
Join the Celebration Embrace encourages people from all walks of life to come to these powerful events. Whether you are part of the Christian faith, interested in social justice, or simply passionate about Middle Eastern humanitarian work, there is a place for you in this celebration. Places can be booked at https://embraceme.org/events