St Alfege Church to host photographic exhibition
'50 Faces of the Holy Land'
The '50 Faces of the Holy Land' project is a photographic exhibition, curated by Friends of the Holy Land, designed to highlight the lives of the people in Israel and Palestine. The exhibition with photos by Marcin Mazur, tells the stories of 50 people living in the Holy Land - Israeli and Palestinian, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Samaritan and Druze.
St Alfege Church is pleased to be hosting this impactful exhibition from 13 August to 26 August 2024. The church is open every day (excluding 19 August) to visitors including Bank Holiday Monday from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome.
Previously displayed in venues such as the Houses of Parliament, cathedrals and churches of different denominations around the UK since it was created in 2017, it showcases the resilience and faith of those living in the Holy Land. The exhibition was originally commissioned by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.
The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark said: ‘This powerful exhibition, which I encourage you to come and see at St Alfege, Greenwich, depicts the richness and diversity of faith and culture on the faces of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. It helps us to move beyond the shocking images of conflict to appreciate the humanity of those who live amid the holy places.
'I am honoured to be a Patron of Friends of the Holy Land and also a member of the Holy Land Coordination, and I commend this exhibition to you as something that will deepen your appreciation of the Holy Land and deepen your prayer for all its people'
Revd Simon Winn, Vicar, St Alfege Church said: 'We are very pleased to have the opportunity to host this exhibition, to reflect on the ongoing crises and pray for all those living in the Holy Land.'
Our 10am service on Sunday 18 August will focus on the Holy Land and exhibition and Bishop Michael Doe, former Bishop of Swindon will be preaching. Bishop Michael is active in supporting the Christian community in the Holy Land and working for justice and reconciliation. Following the service and refreshments in the hall, Brendan Metcalfe, Friends of the Holy Land, an ecumenical organisation focussed on practical support for the Christian communities in Israel-Palestine, will give a short talk about the work of the charity.
For more information please contact the church office
