Friends from Ramallah will be with us from January 29th to February 9th 2026
We are delighted to be welcoming friends from our link church, St Andrew’s Ramallah in the West Bank. This visit is a precious opportunity to pray together, get to know one another, and strengthen the bonds of friendship between our communities.
The theme of the visit is an invitation to “come and see, and go and tell” – to listen closely to the stories of daily life in Palestine, to share experiences of faith and hope, and to return ready to tell those stories more widely.
There will be a range of events and activities (see below) during the visit, offering chances to hear directly from our visitors, to worship alongside them, and to take part in shared activities that will deepen our understanding and solidarity.
We warmly encourage everyone to take part in this special moment in the life of our church as we open ourselves to friendship, learning, and God’s call to justice and peace.
Visit Programme.
Thursday 29th January: Pick up from the airport.
Friday 30th January: Forum Evening at Pip & Jim’s.
Saturday 31st January: Morning Diocesan Synod (Fadi -15 minutes), Nick Davies to take the group to Tewkesbury
Sunday 1st February: 10am Service at Pip & Jim’s - Q&A with Bishop Rachel. followed by wine and nibbles. 6pm Immerse Service at Pip & Jim’s led by Simon W. followed by refreshments and social time.
Monday 2nd February: The group travel to London.
Tuesday 3rd February: House of Lords 11.30 - 12.30. Returning to Cheltenham in the evening.
Wednesday 4th February: St James’s School Assembly (am).
Thursday 5th February: A walk to Dunkerton’s. 5pm Voices from Palestine event at the University of Gloucestershire Chapel, hosted by Simon W.
Friday 6th February: An evening meal at Bishop’s Court, Gloucester.
Saturday 7th February: A shopping day etc. Evening - a Community Bring and Share Peace Feast (to include local churches and groups).
Sunday 8th February: 10am service at Pip & Jim’s led by Fadi and the group. Followed by a Parish lunch.
Monday February 9th: The group leave for the airport.