About us


Kairos Crowthorne is a group of people living in Crowthorne, Berkshire who are interested in working for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.

Kairos Palestine - a moment of truth was published by all the Churches in Jerusalem in 2009. It called upon the Israeli and Palestinian Leaders, the International Community and the World Churches, to accelerate the achievement of justice, peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land .

Kairos Britain - a time for action was published in 2013 and calls upon British Christians to be aware of the present situation in Israel and Palestine, to reflect prayerfully on it, and to respond, faithfully and courageously.

St John the Baptist Parish Church in Crowthorne responded to these challenges by approving a "Kairos Action Plan". The plan followed the guidance in the Kairos Britain documents and has three stages. They are:-
  1.  to be aware of the present situation in Israel and Palestine
  2. to reflect prayfully on it, and
  3. to respond faithfully and courageously.
The Church PCC unanimously decided to become a Kairos Congregation on 9th July 2014.
The October 2014 meeting of the PCC discussed and approved a Programme of Action for 2015.
  • Keep ourselves informed about the situation in Israel and Palestine through the weekly newsletter, St Johns News and the website as appropriate
  • Continue to keep Israel and Palestine in our prayers
  • Support the development of a network of UK Kairos Communities, with emphasis on the Churches within the Oxford Diocese.
  • Undertake studies to understand more about the historical context and what the Bible has to say about Israel/Palestine.
  • Look for, and advertise opportunities to hear more about the situation in Israel and Palestine
  • Inform people of opportunities to take action for a just peace in Israel and Palestine
  • Support initiatives by groups working for justice and peace in Israel/Palestine.
  • Learn more about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) programme and consider whether we might take action as a Church or as individuals
  • Inform people about, and encourage them to take up, opportunities to visit or to volunteer to work in Israel/Palestine
  • Maintain the “Kairos Crowthorne” blog (used for sharing news of events and networking with other Kairos Communities) with links to St John’s website.
In order to support this programme, the Kairos Group will be opened up to others, possibly including people from other local Churches. If you would like to join the group, please talk to one of the current members.


The Kairos Group will consult with the PCC on any proposed collective actions by the Church.
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