On Sunday 15th August Ariele’s was baptised into the Church at St Andrew’s, Kyrenia.

It was a wonderful and joyous occasion for everyone and a pleasure to welcome Ariele, her family and friends to our church.

We wish her every Blessing on her journey through life. 

Many congratulations to Dr Nwoye Kabilsen – more often known to us by his middle name ‘Sunday’ – our Hall Manager and Sidesperson.

Over the summer, Sunday was awarded his PhD in Applied Psychology.

The topic of his thesis was
‘Exposure to Trauma, Hopelessness, Gender as Predictors of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression amongst Veterans in South-East region of Nigeria.’

We warmly wish Sunday every success in his future career.

Our warmest congratulations to Werner and Geraldine Fayers on their 60th Wedding Anniversary!
These two absolute gems are living proof that diamonds really are forever.
Geraldine and Werner have contributed so much to the life of our church over the years – and continue to do so to this day. 
Our love and very best wishes to them both.

Everyone is most welcome to the Baptism of 4 year old Ariele at 12 noon this Sunday, following our Service.
Please stay, if you can, and help us welcome little Ariele into the Church.

On Tuesday 27th August, St Andrea’s hosted the Summer School. A service was lead by Fr Nael Abu Rahmoun, Vicar of Nazareth. Revd Anne Futcher (pictured here with Fr George Vidiakin) then gave a presentation on the Social Concern work of the Diocese. This was followed by lunch and a chance to explore Kyrenia.

Henry Manuel Prince from Qatar, who took these photos, said “This church is beautiful and I  adore it”

Fr George Al-Kopti, from Jordan and Fr Wadie Far from St George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem –  with Summer School participants.

Reader Bill Grundy, Revd Jamil Khader from Nablus, West Bank, Revd Mark Derry of Qatar and Fr Alec before the service at St Andrew’s.

The ‘Call to Serve’ summer school for young leaders in Anglican churches across the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East was held this week in Famagusta. 

St. Mark’s in Famagusta and St Andrew’s, Kyrenia hosted services for participants, who came from churches across the Province: Amman in Jordan, Nablus in the West Bank, Galilee, Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar and Famagusta.

The group comprised Palestinian, Indian, Sri Lankan and Nigerian young people aged 18-35, who said that some of the things they would take away from the week were  ‘new experiences’, ‘ a wider perspective’, ‘new frameworks for understanding and methods for dealing with difficult situations ‘.
Participants said that they valued the meaningful personal connections they had developed with others from across the Province and held felt encouraged and strengthened by this. 

The summer school was supported by USPG (www.uspg.org.uk) and organised by the Anglican Alliance and representatives of churches in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Amman, Aya Napa and Kyrenia, with members of St Mark’s Famagusta providing invaluable practical support.

Dr Peniel Rajkumar, from USPG, provided an engaging and thought-provoking series of presentations and activities on the theme of  ‘The Tent of Abraham and Sarah’. 

Revd Anne Futcher from Larnaca gave a presentation at St Andrew’s on the Social Concern work of our Diocese and participants took part in an educational tour of North Nicosia, provided by the Home for Cooperation (www.home4cooperation.info). The group also visited St Barnabas, Salamis and Varosha. This was particularly moving and poignant, because of events in the West Bank on that day. 

The summer school included Eucharists celebrated by Bishop Sean, Fr Nael Abu Rahmoun, Vicar of Nazareth (at St Andrew’s) Revd Deborah of Limassol – and concluded with a Eucharist lead by Fr Mark Derry of Qatar, which Bishop Sean attended. 

At the time of writing, the participants are travelling to their respective homes across the Middle East to continue their missions, knowing, – in the words of one – that ‘peace is fragile and costly and we must do our best to nurture it’ and that, quoting Dr Peniel – ‘we should not be spectators, but spectactors’, and feeling ‘connected, united and inspired’ .