September 2010

Tonight: Meet the authors of Crossing Qalandiya – one Palestinian the other Israeli. An invitation to listen and contribute in a safe forum from Saint Stephen’s Reconciliation Laboratory

David Mowat, is a jazz musician and founder of Bristol Eco Show. Curator of Saint Stephen’s music programme, he says:
“I’m delighted to welcome you to another summer season of music in this sacred place. Once the church authorities commanded our presence and obedience. Now the buildings they put up beguile us with their harmony and charm [...]

Saint Stephen’s, the City’s parish church and ancient harbour church, has played a key role in Bristol’s maritime history, blessing the ships that sailed. This role especially in Trans-Atlantic trade has created a complex legacy. Inheriting the harbour church for Christian mission, Saint Stephen’s wants to acknowledge both the wealth and wounds left by this [...]