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As we approach the end of another year, I invite you to join AFEDJ on a meaningful journey—one that strengthens the hope, resilience, and courage that already shine brightly within the people of the Holy Land. The past year has tested families in Gaza, the...

The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) has proudly supported the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC) for many years, a relationship that continues to thrive in extraordinary ways. This enduring collaboration was recently brought to life by a deeply meaningful visit from...

Earlier this month, Executive Director Eileen Spencer and Director of Individual Giving Sarah Schofield-Mansur embarked on an inspiring journey to Jordan. During their visit, they had the unique opportunity to tour all six of the Diocese of Jerusalem’s Jordanian schools. Meeting with teachers, students, and...

On a visit with AFEDJ in mid-April, Anglican Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, The Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, delivered a stirring sermon at Christ Church Greenwich. In a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility for the well-being of all in the Holy Land,...

Sarah Schofield-Mansur is an experienced and passionate fundraiser with a unique interdisciplinary background spanning from the world of modern theater to anthropological archaeology of the Ancient Near East. She comes to AFEDJ from the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, where she most recently served...

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised over $85k in unrestricted donations during our Spring campaign. BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP. In the Holy Land, conditions can change in an instant. When war and unrest strike, the pressing needs of institutions – fuel to power...

After a thorough nationwide search, Diana Branton was selected to join the team in late June as AFEDJ’s Director of Communications and Marketing, and “Bearing Witness” Program Director. Diana, an award-winning graphic artist, author, public speaker, teacher, historian, and communicator of over fifteen years, comes...

Since 1988, through General Convention resolutions, the Episcopal Church has repeatedly called on its members to learn more about the remarkable Christian witness in the Holy Land and the humanitarian ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Three years in the making, a dynamic education...

There’s no better place to watch and wait for the birth of Jesus than the Holy Land. Beginning on December 1 the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) will launch its Holy Land Advent calendar to offer a daily glimpse into the...

After many pandemic-related delays, AFEDJ’s video-based study program provides a window into the remarkable witness of Christians in the Holy Land  AFEDJ’s education program, Bearing Witness: A Journey with Holy Land Christians, is one the Episcopal Church has been calling for at regular intervals over...