the house-mothers. They all loved it. The food in the restaurant was a revelation for the girls who were thrilled with everything - the rooms, the greenery in Galilee and, of course, the lake. The Israelis were delighted by the children's behaviour and obvious excitement. They had never before encountered Palestinian children.
Of course, after a week they had to return to Bethany and the materially deprived life they live there, but they will never forget the holiday. I have promised that money will be found for another next year. Perhaps I can arrange to share it with them.

Kath Harwood

Angelica and Samar have been jointly nominated for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the EU human rights award. A short list will be announced in October and the

capability (whether unilaterally or multilaterally) in order to stop nuclear proliferation.' The Methodist Church is therefore asking its members to contact their MPs to request a public debate on the renewal of Trident, and to ask them to engage with the question of

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explore how your church can be intelligent - putting faith into action to make a difference in people's lives and society as a whole.
The conference will address topics such as 'how to live out your faith without imposing it', 'focusing your church outwards', 'working with local Government' and 'mobilising a workforce'.
Whether you are a church leader, community volunteer or someone who just wants to make a difference, this weekend will

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