Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News   Latest E-Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 17 28 May 2018     Click to view the full PDF of the newsletter   DIVINE LITURGY ON THE OCCASION OF 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST REPUBLIC    100th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic is widely celebrated both in Armenia and Diaspora. His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan served a liturgy at St. Yeghiche Church in London to offer special prayer (Հանրապետական Մաղթանք) for the longevity of Armenia.   Read more   UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE DIOCESE     A MESSAGE FROM ACYO We are excited to present monthly movie screenings about Armenia. The first one will take place AT 18:30PM on 29th of May at The Bishop’s House - please save the date! This Tuesday we are pleased to have the opportunity to screen Intent to Destroy - an award-winning documentary about Armenian genocide with insights explaining the reasons behind its denial. Join us for the film screening and panel discussion!   ARMENIAN CONNEXTIONS: PHILIP GUMUCHDJIAN 1 June 2018, 19:00pm | The Bishop’s House Meet Philip Gumuchdjian of Gumuchdjian Architects talking about their Tread Lightly, A Linear Festival along the Transcaucasian Trail at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition: La Biennale di Venezia   See the film about the project here         A meeting of the Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the Parishes within the UK and Ireland Diocese took place at the Primate’s Office on 21 May 2018. All the Parishes, Manchester Holy Trinity Church, London’s St. Sarkis and St. Yeghiche churches, Dublin’s Armenian Parish and Birmingham’s Mission Parish, were represented.   Read more       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