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04/04/2026

Christ Church, Jebel Ali expresses its profound appreciation and sincere gratitude to the United Arab Emirates and its wise leadership for the prudent measures and decisions taken to safeguard worshippers, preserve the sanctity of life, and ensure the safety and well-being of all members of society, in a spirit of unity and shared responsibility.

The Church also values the State’s continued care through the decisions issued by the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA), which reflect the nation’s commitment to compassion, social cohesion, and the protection of individuals, while ensuring that places of worship remain safe environments where faith may be practiced in peace, responsibility, mutual respect, and harmony with the wider community.

Christ Church, Jebel Ali affirms its full commitment to cooperating with the relevant authorities and adhering to all issued guidelines, in recognition of the importance that religions place on the preservation of life, obedience to lawful authority, and the collective responsibility to protect one another for the common good.

The Church calls upon all members of its congregation to comply fully with official guidance, to act with wisdom, positivity, and love, and to uphold the values of care, responsibility, and community unity that define this nation. We continue to pray for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates.
Christ Church, Jebel Ali asks God Almighty to protect the United Arab Emirates, its leadership, and its people, and to continue blessing this land with security, peace, unity, and mercy.

With love and prayers,
Christ Church, Jebel Ali
4 April 2026

تُعرب كنيسة المسيح – جبل علي عن بالغ تقديرها وعظيم امتنانها لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وقيادتها الرشيدة على ما اتخذته من إجراءات وقرارات حكيمة تهدف إلى حماية المصلّين وصون قدسية الحياة وضمان سلامة ورفاه جميع أفراد المجتمع، وذلك في إطار الوحدة والمسؤولية المشتركة.
كما تُقدِّر الكنيسة استمرار رعاية الدولة من خلال القرارات الصادرة عن هيئة تنمية المجتمع في دبي (CDA)، والتي تعكس التزام الوطن بقيم الرحمة والتماسك الاجتماعي وحماية الأفراد، مع ضمان أن تبقى دور العبادة بيئة آمنة تُمارَس فيها الشعائر الدينية بسلام ومسؤولية واحترام متبادل، وبما ينسجم مع المجتمع العام.
وتؤكد كنيسة المسيح – جبل علي التزامها الكامل بالتعاون مع الجهات المعنية والالتزام بجميع الإرشادات والتعليمات الصادرة، إدراكًا لما تؤكد عليه الديانات من حفظ النفس والطاعة والالتزام بالقوانين وبالمسؤولية الجماعية لحماية بعضنا البعض لما فيه خير للجميع.
وتدعو الكنيسة جميع أفراد رعيّتها إلى الالتزام التام بالتوجيهات الرسمية، والتحلّي بالحكمة والإيجابية والمحبة، وترسيخ قيم العناية والمسؤولية ووحدة المجتمع التي تميّز هذا الوطن. ونواصل الصلاة من أجل أن يديم الله على دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الأمن، والسلام، والاستقرار، والازدهار.
وتسأل كنيسة المسيح – جبل علي اللهَ العليّ القدير أن يحفظ دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وقيادتها وشعبها، وأن يبارك هذا الوطن بمزيد من الأمن، والسلام، والوحدة، والرحمة.
مع المحبة والصلوات،
كنيسة المسيح – جبل علي

04/04/2026

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If you would like to receive the Eucharist (bread only) from our Easter Eucharist then we will place a link online tomorrow (during the service) and we will make arrangements for you to receive.
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04/04/2026

For health and safety reasons, we have been advised by the authorities to move all Easter gatherings online this weekend. We regret the short notice, but we are grateful for the leadership of Dubai who are committed to prioritising our safety. We invite you to join us online.
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03/04/2026

Holy Saturday Liturgy 10 am

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03/04/2026

For those who are able to travel and want to meet in person during these sacred days, we commend our sister parishes in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The service for Good Friday at Andrew's, Abu Dhabi is tonight at 7 pm. At St Martin's, Sharjah the service is at 12 noon for 7 Last Words with Stations of the Cross.

02/04/2026

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01/04/2026

At Christ Church, Jebel Ali, our Choral Evensong service on Sunday 29th (Palm Sunday) was a truly beautiful and contemplative gathering, shaped by the rich Anglican tradition in which scripture, prayer, and music are woven together into a deeply reflective act of worship. In the quiet beauty of the liturgy, the congregation found space for stillness—an especially meaningful gift in a world marked by ongoing conflict in the Middle East. For the more than 60 people who gathered, the service offered a moment of peace, unity, and shared prayer at a time when such moments feel increasingly precious.

Under the thoughtful musical direction of Rob Johnston and accompanied by the exceptional artistry of Paul Griffiths, a dedicated choir of volunteers led the worship with great sensitivity and devotion. Their offering of psalms, canticles, and anthem brought depth and colour to the liturgy, helping draw those present into a place of profound spiritual reflection.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to gather in this way and for the sense of peace, beauty, and togetherness that filled our church. Choral Evensong continues to be a cherished expression of Anglican spirituality—an invitation to pause, to listen, and to encounter God in the stillness.

Our Musicians

Paul Griffiths, a gifted organist and musician, brought his remarkable expertise to the service. A licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music and an associate of the Royal College of Music, Paul has held senior positions within the Royal College of Organists, including Chairman of the Executive Committee and later Vice President. His musical contributions across Dubai are widely recognised, from accompanying the RSCM Voices South Choir and Dubai Chamber Choir to his work with the Dubai Singers. In January 2024 he became Chairman of the Board of Governors of Dubai College—and, in his “spare” time, he serves as CEO of Dubai International Airport.

Rob Johnston, Musical Director of Nabra Chamber Choir, Manager of the BBC Singers, and Director of RSVP VOICES, brings decades of professional choral experience to his work with us. He has conducted at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Dubai Opera, judged major music competitions including COBIS and Young Musician of the Gulf, and his choirs have recorded soundtracks for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and Napoleon. His leadership of our Evensong choir helped lift the entire service to a truly memorable level.

For a link to a recording of the service, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc79_UnJGuc

01/04/2026

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29/03/2026

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28/03/2026

Almost ready for Palm Sunday: The Sunday of the Passion

28/03/2026

In these times of uncertainty and disruption, come and join us on Sunday afternoon, 29 March, at 5pm at Christ Church Jebel Ali for an hour of reflection and thanksgiving for the safety and security in our adopted homeland. We give thanks to the Rulers of Dubai and the UAE. Please join us to pray for peace.

27/03/2026

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