Our Next Meeting will be held at St. Ethelburga’s on Wednesday, October 8, 7pm.
For this gathering we are concentrating on the medium of film and will be showing the documentary film The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Uncovering Bethany beyond the Jordan. As part of the evening there will be an opportunity to hear from the film’s director Mustafa Gouverneur Henry and Most Reverend Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia [tbc].
Space is limited; to reserve a place please email us at nia0001@googlemail.com
It is a truly fascinating documentary film uncovering the pieces of the ancient mystery of where Christ was baptized. Lost in time for almost 1000 years, it is the remarkable story of the site’s rediscovery and the ongoing excavations taking place there. Only 5% of the area has been dug until today. Who knows what else lies beneath this place and what it could reveal about Jesus Christ and the birth of Christianity.
It concerns the area known as ‘Wadi al-Kharrar’ on the east bank of the river Jordan, the “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” of the Gospels. A complex of unique churches, baptismal pools and monasteries are amongst the important discoveries uncovered so far. The area, since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, was a military zone and heavily mined making it impossible of access. However in 1994 after Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty, archaeologists begun their excavations…
“A remarkable account of recovering a foundational part of our Christian heritage.”
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Head of the worldwide Anglican Communion
“An important, groundbreaking film…This film takes its subject seriously. Christians must see this film. Everyone should see this film! “
- Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General. World Conference of Religions for Peace, New York
“The Baptism of Jesus Christ: Uncovering Bethany Beyond the Jordan” is a beautiful film that will speak to pilgrims of all faiths…This film is a blessing.”
- The Rev. Canon Charles P. Gibbs, Executive Director, United Religions Initiative
Film Night: Wed 8th Oct, 7pm at St Ethelburga’s
cost: free
location: St Ethelburga’s Centre is five minutes walk of both Bank and Liverpool Street stations (Zone 1). You can walk over the bridge from London Bridge Station in about 15 minutes. view a location map here
