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Essential information for visitors
We have updated our Information for Visitors in light of Israel’s introduction of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), and have...


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Gather together for the Week of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel (16-22 September)
We may not all be gathered in the same building, but at this time, when we need each other so much, we are invited to worship together,...


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September Newsletter from The Friends - for all friends everywhere.
We're pleased to share articles for The Friends, and their friends, from The Friends; from our members, from our supporters and from the...


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"Because of Tabeetha, I have learned to be myself everywhere"
Through her article in the latest edition of Life and Work, The Rev Muriel Pearson asks how the Church of Scotland's Tabeetha School can...


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Church of Scotland writes to Foreign Secretary on Israel-Gaza war
The Church of Scotland's Israel Palestine Committee has written to the UK Government to urge for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Please...


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Please take time to read the latest blog from Stewart and Muriel
Click here to read of the New Alarm at the Extension of the Administrative Detention of Layan Nasir, a 23 year-old Palestinian Anglican...


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Sindyanna Summer Newsletter
We're always happy to hear from Sindyanna, most particularly where there are good news stories. relating to the Scottish Grove, to which...


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The Tinderbox provided the catalyst for another joint event with Christian Aid
The Friends were delighted to be collaborating with Christian Aid and the Church of Scotland in the screening of The Tinderbox at...


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Reflections on participation in Interfaith March in Jerusalem
Reflecting on the event, Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson wrote: - "Two very different marches made their way down Jaffa...


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Changes on The Friends' committee
As we bid farewell to Carol Morton, we welcome Rev Dr Ian Alexander and Val Brown onto the committee. At the AGM Carol Morton stepped...

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The Friends' AGM
We were pleased to welcome many Friends, and their friends, to the AGM on Friday 17th May. If you were unable to join us, you can watch...


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The Annual Report and Accounts
The Friends' committee, the Ministers and Faith Action Programme share their news over the past year.


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May's newsletter is here
The World Day of Prayer, along with updates from Tiberias and the West Bank,, are some of the topics covered in this issue.

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All welcome at our AGM on 17th May
Everything you need to know is here - location, timings, links, Agenda, Minutes of last year's AGM and our Annual Report and Accounts. ...


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Updates from Sindyanna - partner of The Church of Scotland and friend of The Friends
Updated news from Sindyanna of Galilee, an amazing organisation which works tirelessly to bring Israelis and Palestinians together, in...

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Prayer for the six-month anniversary of 7th October
This prayer is written by The Friends' Convener, Andrew McLellan Dear Christ We have heard of you as Christ in the manger. Born into a...


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Latest Newsletter from The Friends
Read our latest newsletter - thoughts and views from The Friends as well as from the Ministers.


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Rooftop talk on Palm Sunday from St Andrew's Jerusalem
The second of Stewart's rooftop talks comes from St Andrew's, Jerusalem as he reflects on Palm Sunday . Click here to share this time...


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Stewart Gillan reflects from Rome - the first of his rooftop talks.
"From the rooftop of St Andrew’s Church, Rome, where the International Presbytery of the Church of Scotland is meeting, I share a...


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Take time to read Muriel Pearson’s latest blog post as she prepares to return to Tiberias.
A couple of weeks ago on a Sunday evening, I heard a wonderful selection of music and poetry on Radio 3, The Black Sun, themed around...
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