A Pilgrim Diary
Details on Institutions and Organisations mentioned
The following details have been taken from leaflets handed out to us on the tour.
The addresses of contacts in the United Kingdom are given where known.
This list is in alphabetical order.
The ATG specialises in organising and supervising trips to Palestine. Travelling with ATG brings past and future together as well as giving insight into how the people in the Holy Land think, work and live. ATG can arrange meetings with both Israeli and Palestinians with complete freedom to exchange views on the subjects of your choice.
Amos Trust
All Hallows on the Wall
83 London Wall
London
EC2M 5ND
Tel: 0171 5882661
Fax: 0171 5882663
e-mail: amos_trust@compuserve.com
Amos works in partnership with various communities around the world including Palestine-Israel. They aim to act as a voice for the voiceless, in this case the Palestinians, with a special focus on the local Christians and peacemakers. Amos has various resources for sale such as books, music and videos as well as a library including many books/reports/magazines on this subject.
We stayed at one of their Hotels in Bethlehem. Very nice, had air-conditioning and a great view !
Our guide is employed by them, and we got a nice map of the Holy Land !
The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East
ST George's Cathedral
PO Box 19122
Jerusalem 91191
We stayed at the hostel attached to the Cathedral. It's not a cathedral of the same size as our cathedrals but very nice though, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
The Evangelical Home & School
PO Box 142
Ramallah
Palestine
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Emmanuel Ministries Trust
c/o The Rev M H Sellors
ST Edmunds Vicarage
53 Northgate
Hunstanton
PE36 6DJ
Tel: 01485 532157
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Emmanuel House
18 Royal Oak Road
Derwen Fawr
Swansea
SA2 8ES
Tel: 01792 207111
The Home and School began in 1954 when three dedicated women (2 from Wales and 1 from the USA) set out on this venture of faith. In 1957 the work was affiliated with the Arab Episcopal Church. In 1995 we were asked to take in the younger boys into the Home, which has now become the Home for Children as 14 boys have joined the 21 girls. As many of our young children come from broken homes, it is a blessing that brothers and sisters can be in the same house, as a lively happy family.
Highway Journeys is a Christian tour company specialising in visits to the Holy Land and has been operating for more than 30 years. As well as visiting the famous historical and religious sites we encourage the groups to meet with the 'Living Stones', the Christians in the land. Over the years we have developed contacts in children's homes, hospitals and schools.
Went for a trip on the Sea of Galilee in one of their boats. It is a replica of a boat found from the time of Jesus. We had a certificate with a picture of the boat.
Middle East Council for Churches
Committee for Refugee work (Gaza Area)
Rimal
24/48 Said Al'As Street
Gaza
Palestine
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Middle East Forum, Council of Churches for Britain & Ireland
Inter-Church House
35-41 Lower Marsh
London
SE1 7RL
Tel: 0171 6204444
Fax: 0171 9280010
They keep close contact with the churches in the Middle East, shares information and seeks to enable the churches to respond together to opportunities for joint witness and service.
The aim of Wi'am's work is to improve the quality of human relationships. Wi'am is striving alongside other democratic forces present in the community to build a democratic and just society. The Palestinian Conflict Resolution Centre seeks to provide individuals, families, groups and neighbourhoods with peaceful alternatives to conflict.
This is the only organisation in Israel today concerned with giving voice to the Jewish tradition of human rights. RHR is the only Israeli rabbinic organisation comprised of Reform, Orthodox, Conservative and Reconstructionist rabbis. RHR has no affiliation with any political party or ideology. Its members are Israeli citizens.
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Friends of Sabeel
Mrs Janet Davies
46 Timms Lane
Formby
Liverpool
L37 7ND
Tel: 01704 872788
Fax: 01704 878843
e-mail: fos@globalnet.co.uk
Sabeel encourages women, men and youth to discern what God is saying to them as faith connects with the hard realities of their daily life: occupation, violence, discrimination and human rights violations. Sabeel encourages individuals and groups around the world to work for a just, comprehensive and enduring peace informed by truth and empowered by prayer and action.
Scottish Palestinian Forum
313 Lanark Road West
Currie
Edinburgh
EH14 5RS
Tel: 0131 4497359
e-mail: mortoncc@gn.apc.org
The Scottish Palestinian Forum is an interfaith organisation which provides a network in Scotland for organisations concerned with Palestinian issues. It promotes knowledge and understanding of the Palestinian people in their religious and cultural diversity and stimulates public discussion in Scotland on Palestinian issues.
The East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation programme serves the physically challenged and traumatised and helps them to reintegrate into the community. The programme was launched in April 1989. It was strongly related to the victims of the Intifada. The programme focuses on counselling dimensions of the therapeutic process in rehabilitation.
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World Vision is an international network of Christian humanitarian agencies working in over 90 countries spanning 5 continents. For almost 50 years it has been committed to relief work, sustainable community development, education, the promotion of justice and the eradication of poverty.
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