Final public events - Sunday 21 April 2024 

On the final leg of her tour, organised by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN), Mercy Aiken will be speaking in Melbourne.

Mercy has been speaking about her experiences in Bethlehem and of her book 'Yet in the Dark Streets Shining: A Palestinian Story of Hope and Resilience in Bethlehem'.

Pictured above: Mercy Aiken

Ms Aiken is co-author of the biography of Bishara Awad, a Palestinian Christian and founder of Bethlehem Bible College.

Final appearance    

Melbourne

Sunday 21 April

10:00am Church service, Bayside Church, 99-101 Argus St, Cheltenham

and 

5:00pm Church Service

NewHope Baptist, 3 Springfield Rd, Blackburn Nth  

Visit the PIEN website for updated information on the speaking tour.  This event is funded by NCCA's Glenburnie Program.  

The Glenburnie Program

This funding program takes its name from a property in Western Australia. Funding from this program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society."

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2024.  

To apply for funding from The Glenburnie Program it is necessary to complete an application form. Each application is taken on its merits. 

For more information on the the Program guidelines and to access the application form please visit the NCCA website Ecumenical Funds page.