Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News   Latest E-Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 15 14 May 2018     Click to view the full PDF of the newsletter   HIS GRACE HOVAKIM MANUKYAN CONGRATULATES THE NEW ARMENIAN PM NIKOL PASHINYAN and VERY REVEREND FR. DANIEL FINDIKYAN    His Grace Hovakim Manukyan sent congratulations letters to the new Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on 8 May 2018. ‘'We convey to you the love and willingness of our people and support you in your projects of building and reforming our Homeland. Our people have great expectations and, and are with our Homeland and with you in your patriotic initiatives'', Bishop Hovakim wrote in his letter. *** He also sent a congratulation message to Very Reverend Fr. Daniel Findikyan, who was elected as Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church. His Grace Hovakim Manukyan wrote: ‘'We will be glad to continue our cooperation of brotherly love for the glory of our Holy Church and its faithful flock''.     Read more   THIS WEEK IN THE DIOCESE     The Bishop's House held two regular events this week - Bible Studies, which generated interesting discussions about various issues and Armen Saruhanyan's Book Club, reading Krikor Zohrab's 'Postal'.   Join the Bible Studies group every Wednesday, 19:00pm - everyone is welcome.       It is customary for our youth to visit senior members of our community after the Easter along with priests to deliver gifts as well as do house blessing. Grace, Ani, Anton, Vartan, Vahan, Marine, Amo visited with Fr. Nshan and Shnork. ACT UK sponsored their baskets.       INVITATION TO THE ARMENIAN STREET FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, 15TH JULY, 2018   On behalf of our wonderful team of ASF volunteers, we are delighted to invite you to attend the 8th Armenian Street Festival. This year it will be held in North Acton Playing Fields: Noel Road, Acton, London W3 0JF, having outgrown its previous location in Iverna Gardens, Kensington. Our Events/Entertainment Programme is a really exciting one put together by Andre Simonian, one of our volunteers. He has worked hard to ensure something for everyone, young and old. Plans are being made for all of the following:- * Armenian BBQ, lahmajun and picnic food, homemade of course, * Armenian music, singing and dancing, Special guests from Armenia and abroad, including Arsen Safarian and Mariam Petrosian, * a special Football match, * a Mini-Marathon for the Heart Foundation, * an early morning Tennis Tournament, * a Big Screen to broadcast the World Cup Football Final and other events on the day, * Face-painting, balloon modelling and numerous stalls ……….and much more!   We hope that you are able to support us and make this, the 8th ASF, a great success. We also aim to raise money for our Diocese. We are thankful for all contributions and support. All help, big and small, is much appreciated. Our success depends on your support.   Please contact the Primate's office via email: primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk or telephone 020 8998 9210 if you are able to volunteer and help us on the day. Armenian Street Festival Team       Read all about a series of brand new programmes at the Bishop's House, open to everyone. Find out more information, upcoming dates and details on the website.     Read about these topics in detail, learn about upcoming events and more in our newsletter     GO TO OUR ASK THE BISHOP SECTION ON THE WEBSITE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCERNS     Registered office address: Kemp House 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX Correspondence address: 27 Haven Green,  London W5 2NZ   0208 998 9210   primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk   Website : armeniandiocese.org.uk     This email was sent to tr8seta@gmail.com You received this email because you are registered with the Armenian Diocese of the UK and Ireland to receive our newsletters   Unsubscribe here     © 2016 Armenian Diocese of the UK and Ireland