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Q&A with Eileen Spencer
November 1, 2022- Posted in People
Spencer will become AFEDJ’s new executive director in December After a thorough, thoughtful national search, Eileen Spencer joined AFEDJ as its Executive Director-Elect on September 6. She will work alongside John Lent, the current Executive Director, who will retire at the end of this year....

Welcome Eileen!
September 26, 2022- Posted in AFEDJ, People
Eileen Spencer begins the transition process to become AFEDJ’s new executive director on December 1. Early Tuesday morning Eileen Spencer joined a Zoom call with leaders of the Princess Basma Center in Jerusalem to learn more about the USAID grant project to make all areas...

American Friends names new Executive Director
August 18, 2022- Posted in AFEDJ, People
The Board of Trustees of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen Spencer of Dutchess County, NY, as Executive Director-Elect of the organization. She will join AFEDJ in September and work alongside John Lent,...

AFEDJ’s John Lent returns to the Diocese of Jerusalem after a two-year hiatus
July 22, 2022- Posted in AFEDJ, Diocese of Jerusalem, People
Forging strong relationships with leaders in the Diocese of Jerusalem is vital to carrying out the mission of American Friends. While Zoom is a useful tool that has helped maintain close ties during the pandemic, AFEDJ’s Executive Director was glad to return to Jordan in...

American Friends to seek new executive director as John Lent announces retirement
March 18, 2022- Posted in AFEDJ, People
John Lent, executive director of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ), has announced that he will step down at the end of 2022 after seven years with the organization. Lent, a lifelong Episcopalian, came to AFEDJ after a career in educational...

Archbishop’s message of hope and resilience inspires Episcopal meeting in Atlanta
March 9, 2022- Posted in Diocese of Jerusalem, Events, People
“As Episcopalians it is in our DNA to be via media, the middle way, as a bridge to bring people together. That voice of moderation is absolutely intrinsic and essential to our ministry in a place where there is so much struggle.” — Archbishop Hosam...

Archbishop Hosam Naoum’s sermon at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston
October 26, 2021- Posted in Diocese of Jerusalem, Events, Partners, People, Sermons, Video
On Sunday, October 17, the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of Jerusalem, preached at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. His four-day visit to meet with the American Friends board of trustees marked his first trip to the U.S. since his installation as archbishop in May....

On his first U.S. trip as Archbishop, the Most Rev. Hosam Naoum offers tidings of friendship and hope
October 20, 2021- Posted in Diocese of Jerusalem, Events, People
visit the gallery for more photos (Cathedral photos by Bridget Wood/Diocese of Massachusetts) Nearly 100 American friends from the Diocese of Massachusetts and some traveling from as far away as California and Alabama, gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston on October...

AFEDJ welcomes three new trustees
June 1, 2021- Posted in AFEDJ, People
Since its beginnings in 1988, American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) has been blessed with trustees who generously share their talents, expertise, and passion for the Diocese of Jerusalem-owned schools, hospitals, and centers for children with disabilities across the West Bank, Gaza,...

Installation of Bishop Hosam Naoum
April 30, 2021- Posted in Diocese of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, People
Bishop Hosam Naoum will be installed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Jerusalem, bearing the title Archbishop at 4 p.m. (9 a.m. EDT) on Thursday, May 13, 2021, Ascension Day, at St. George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem. Watch the live-stream of the installation service below. In...