FHL Portsmouth Diocesan Coordinator, Iain
MacFirbhisigh, has shared news of a fundraising concert to be held at St Mary
and St Peter’s Church, St Helier, Jersey on the evening of 23 June at 7.30pm.
The event is set to be a memorable one as the concert is under the direction of
Nick Cabot MBE click image for more on this
What we do
Making a difference to the lives of vulnerable Christians in the Holy Land
Friends of the Holy Land was established to help and encourage Christians to flourish in the land of their birth. Read more.
How you can help
Organise events to raise awareness, raise funds or donate directly
Many of our supporters are organised though parish groups in Anglican and Catholic parishes across England, Wales and Scotland. Read more
Who we are
Entirely apolitical, & backed by Anglican and Catholic Bishops
Volunteers enable Friends of the Holy Land to fulfil our purpose and objectives, helping and encouraging our Christian brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. Read more
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On his recent visit to the West Bank Peter spent time with Nancy Wahhab and Reem Aburdeneh who staff FHL’s office in Beit Jala, close to Bethlehem. Nancy and Reem are responsible for gathering information on potential FHL ‘Family Support’ beneficiaries, putting forward proposals to the Holy Land committee and reporting on the progress of cases for FHL’s UK Management Committee. click image to read more
Grateful
thanks go to the FHL Wallasey Group, who recently sent the Kenilworth office a
cheque for £1,500. This impressive figure was the result of a number of
fundraising events including a Good Friday collection, a Passover meal, and a
bingo evening. Pat Revans, the local FHL Diocesan Coordinator has also been
busy inspiring students at St Anselm’s College. Click image for more on this
Recent projects that make a difference
St. Martha’s House
Since its foundation in 2009 FHL has supported St. Martha’s House, the first day care centre for elderly ladies in Bethlehem. Read more
Repairing Homes
Many homes particularly in the old parts of towns and cities suffer from damp, which can have a serious impact on the health of the elderly. Read more
School of Joy
Since 2011 FHL have supported the School of Joy, in Beit Sahour, a Special Needs School run by Fr. Abusada. Read more