Fr Alec and Linda are excited (and relieved!) to be in Doha, as guests of Archdeacon Mark Derry and his wife Debbie.

Fr Mark and Church Administrator Joyaline Rajamani (who both worshipped at St Andrew’s last August during the Provincial Young Leaders Summer School) gave us a tour of the Anglican Centre.

The Centre, which has a number of large worship areas and meeting rooms, as well as two chapels, is situated outside the city in the big ‘Religious Complex’, where all the main Christian Denominations have their own churches. Many other Christian groups also hold their services in the Anglican Centre.

Fr Mark and Joyaline have happy memories of their stay in North Cyprus and their visit to Kyrenia. They send their greetings to everyone at St Andrew’s, especially to those they met on their visit.

We hold the family of Harry Fellows in our hearts and our prayers at this sad time.

My brothers and sisters in Christ,

On Trinity Sunday we gather in the churches of our Episcopal Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East deeply distressed and anxious as conflict rages around us.

Some of us are living under constant military attack; many of us are uncertain whether conflict will spread to the countries we live in.

And so we pray—for a de-escalation of violence and political rhetoric; for diplomatic solutions to
prevail; for humanitarian aid to reach those desperately in need; and for the peace and wellbeing of all people in the region.

We especially hold in our prayers Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Diocese of Jerusalem, the Diocese of Iran, and all their clergy and people.
It is a frightening time, and a time when our faith in Jesus Christ must steady, strengthen, and direct us.

Holy God,
Almighty and loving,
Three persons yet one God
Inspire in the leaders of the world
A renewed vision for peaceful co-existence,
A restored hope in dialogue and reconciliation,
And a rekindled determination to act judiciously.
Lord have mercy.
Hold the Middle East in your eternal arms.
May its wars cease,
May humanitarian aid be received,
May peace and wellbeing appear.
Christ have mercy.
Strengthen Christians in the Middle East
To endure suffering with faith, hope and love,
To have grace to always bear witness to our Lord,
To always be a good neighbour to those in need.
Lord have mercy.
Heavenly Father we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, the Prince of Peace, and Lord of Lords who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

Great to see St Andrew’s folk enjoying the opening of Elina’s Charity Art Exhibition in Girne Town Hall this evening.

Charity Art Exhibition – a special event that unites art and good deeds! 💛

Grand opening:
📅 June 11, 2025
🕠 Starting at 17:30
📍 Girne Belediyesi

The exhibition will be held from 11 to 20 June.
⏰ daily from 9:00 to 18:00
🎟 Admission is free!

Exhibition theme:
“We are all different, but we stand as one”

All proceeds from the sale of the paintings will be donated to Cheshire Homes to help people with special needs.

🌟 Together we can give support and hope to those who need it most!

The exhibition will feature the work of our regular parishioner Elina, whose painting adorns the wall of our church at the entrance and also Julia’s daughter Elizabeth.

Unfortunately, it has not been possible to print this Sunday’s service sheet, because of the Bayram.
It is available on our website using the link at the end of this message.

If you are able to, please print yourself a copy at home and bring it with you, or save it on your phone.

No worries if you aren’t able to do this – you will still be able to follow the service , using the service booklet. Service Sheet – 8th June 2025

A very happy and blessed Bayram to all our Muslim friends and neighbours!