Bishop of Chichester to lead pilgrimage to the Middle East

The new Bishop of Chichester will be leading a pilgrimage to the Middle East in November 2014.

The pilgrimage is taking place from 20 to 28 November to raise awareness of peacemaking efforts in the region.

Dr Martin Warner became Bishop of Chichester last year and is an experienced leader of Holy Land pilgrimages.

The pilgrimage will take in the Galilee, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Pilgrims will visit the main holy sites and spend time in prayer and reflection.

"The pilgrimage is open to all and I really hope that people from different parishes will join us," said Dr Warner.

"This gives us, as a diocese, the chance to explore the life of Jesus where it happened to meet contemporary Christians in the Holy Land.

"The situation between Israel and the Palestinians dominates the news headlines but you really have to be there to experience the uniqueness of this land."

News
Finnish church used AI to conduct a worship service but it didn't feel the same
Finnish church used AI to conduct a worship service but it didn't feel the same

From Gutenberg and his printing press to The Salvation Army and the first motion picture, the Church has a long tradition of using new technology to spread the Gospel. Now, a congregation in Finland has taken the next step on this journey, using AI tools to organise and conduct a worship service.

First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000
First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000

The first complete Chinese version of the Bible has sold at auction for over £56,000

Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims
Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims

Canterbury Cathedral is hoping to offer "sanctuary and hope" to modern day pilgrims

Should Christians be more critical of Israel?
Should Christians be more critical of Israel?

Why do Christians support Israel and should there be limits to that support?