Community briefing by Elizabeth Harris-Sawczenko OBE on Kairos II and its implications for Christian/Jewish relations

Liz Harris-Sawczenko OBE (an expert in inter-faith relations and a member of MHS) wrote a recent article about the Kairos II document that was presented by Archbishop Sarah Mullaly to Synod last week

Some of our members (and others) are concerned about the contents of the document and have expressed interest in a briefing on this issue and how they can make their reservations heard.  Liz will be giving us this briefing, on Zoom only, at 8.00pm on Sunday 26 July – please email Rabbi Michael for Zoom link details.

To give more background, Liz has provided links to documents below which, while you may not wish to read everything, may be helpful towards your understanding of the briefing and any discussion that may follow.
First Kairos document 2009: https://www.kairospalestine.ps/sites/default/files/English.pdf
Kairos II passed by Synod 2026: https://www.kairospalestine.ps/images/Final_Kairos_document_II_English.pdf
https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/the-tragedy-of-kairos-for-jewish-christian-relations/ (this is Liz’s recent article)
https://www.churchofengland.org/media/news-and-press-releases/synod-votes-stand-solidarity-palestinian-christians-and-hear-their-voices-amended-motion
https://bod.org.uk/board-of-deputies-briefing-general-synod-kairos-palestine/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/13/chief-rabbi-church-engaging-with-israeli-genocide-document/
Ashley Hirst: An open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury – The Jewish Chronicle
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