Special collection for Gaza relief
Bishop David has invited parishes to hold a special collection for trusted agencies working to relieve suffering in Gaza.
Dear Friends
We have all watched with growing concern over the last weeks and months at the horrendous situation in Gaza and how this is impacting people right across the Middle East. Many have indicated that they would like to make a contribution to the relief efforts.
I am therefore encouraging all parishes in Down and Dromore to plan a special collection on either Sunday 22 or Sunday 29 June.
All the funds raised will be sent to Bishops’ Appeal, who will send the funds to two trusted agencies working locally in Gaza and the Middle East – Tearfund and the Diocese of Jerusalem.
The Diocese of Jerusalem runs the Al-Ah Hospital in Gaza which has been very severely damaged during the recent attacks, and which cares for patients across Gaza regardless of religious or national affiliation.
The money you raise will be designated for emergency relief work in the Middle East, and this may include some repairs to the hospital and to the equipment that has been damaged.
Please plan to give generously and continue to pray for peace, a cease to all violence and aggression, and for those who have been impacted by this conflict over the past 18 months – for all who have been bereaved, injured, and traumatised.
+ David