BISHOP SUHEIL DAWANI/JERUSALEM: Building ¨valuable partnerships¨ through ¨bridge building¨ and ¨respecting differences¨

His Majesty King Abdullah and The Rt. Reverent Suheil Dawani

AMMAN- His Majesty King Abdullah stressed to Bishop Suheil Dawani that Jordan will continue assuming its historical role in supporting and protecting Jerusalem churches and preserving the Arab identity of the holy city.

Anglican Hero Bishop Suheil Dawani, Jerusalem, ¨Bridge Builder who respects Differences¨
Jerusalem diocese welcomes Washington bishop, delegation to synod


Diocese of Washington D.C. and Jerusalem:  ¨This valued partnership continues to grow in mutual support on issues benefitting both dioceses, respecting each other's differences," according to a press release from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. HERE

  Bishop John Bryson Chane of the Diocese of Washington, D.C., joined more than 100 members of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in Amman, Jordan, for the Majma (synod) -- an annual meeting to review and administer the work of the Jerusalem diocese.

Anglican Hero, The Rt. Reverend John Chane, Bishop of Washington D.C.

Chane, along with his wife Karen and other Episcopalians from the Washington diocese, joined Bishop Suheil Dawani, the clergy and leaders of the Jerusalem diocesan institutions at the meeting.

"This valued partnership continues to grow in mutual support on issues benefitting both dioceses, respecting each other's differences," according to a press release from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

Chane spoke of the energy of the Majma and the faithful witness to Christ. "It is not about the size of the diocese. It is about what it does and what it offers to the rest of the church worldwide," he said.

Signs of hope amid challenges

Bishop Suheil and Mrs. Shafeeqa Dawani address Anglican Church of Canada General Synod 2010

Trina Gallop/General Synod Communications

Bishop Suheil Dawani of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and his wife, Mrs. Shafeeqa Dawani, address members of General Synod 2010 on Saturday morning.

Strengthening and deepening the partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has become a priority for the Anglican Church of Canada. On the second full day of General Synod 2010, members heard first hand the challenges facing people in the Holy Land and how hope and witness has sustained them in their faith and ministry.

Known as bridge-builders among all faith traditions, the Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and his wife, Mrs. Shafeeqa Dawani, who is involved in the leadership and development of women's ministries in the church, both addressed the members of General Synod.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada

Bishop and Mrs. Dawani's visit to General Synod comes following Archbishop Fred Hiltz's solidarity visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in August 2009. The visit was the result of a resolution passed at General Synod 2007. Bishop Dawani and Archbishop Hiltz both spoke fondly of the experience.

"I have a deep appreciation for your church's presence, prayers, support and commitment to the Diocese of Jerusalem," said Bishop Dawani who expressed appreciation for the Primate's visit and his willingness to, "witness every step and movement of people suffering."  HERE

· Thanks to The Anglican Church of Canada, Trina Gallop
· Thanks to His Majesty King Abdullah, Jordan
· Thanks to  Bishop John Chane, TEC Washington D.C.
· Thanks to  Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Jerusalem
· Thanks to  Archbishop Fred Hiltz's, Canada
· Thanks to  Mrs. Shafeeqa Dawani, Jerusalem
· Thanks to The Rt. Reverend John Chane, Washington D.C.
· Thanks to The Episcopal Church News Service

                                                                            

Anglican Hero Archbishop Martin Barahona, Bishop of El Salvador and Primate Emeritus of Central America

“The Windsor Report,” he said. “It’s just a report. When did it become like The Bible? The Covenant. Why do we need another covenant? We have the Baptismal Covenant. We have the creeds. What else do we need?” HERE