Jerusalem 2000, the Archbishop of Canterbury's appeal for the work of the Church in the Holy Land, has today launched a web site to support its latest initiative. The site is at http://www.jerusalem2000.org.uk/.

The appeal, which has a target of raising £1.5 million and calls upon every member of the Anglican Church to contribute just £1, aims to enable the Church to provide long-term capital development projects to alleviate the plight of Christians, Muslims and Jews caught up in the current violence in the Holy Land.

Dr Carey said he hoped the initiative would strengthen the work of the fund:

"I'm delighted with the new web site for the work of the Jerusalem 2000 appeal. It's important that so much of the good work done in this troubled land can now be shared more widely with people who have so generously supported it. I pray that this generosity will continue."

The web site has been designed as part of Jerusalem 2000's Christmas Appeal. It provides information about the appeal and shows how funds raised to date are being used to strengthen the life and work of the Church in serving the wider communities of the Holy Land. A particular focus has been on medical and educational establishments. Donations have provided schools, hospitals and community centres as well as other civic amenities.

Generous gifts from parishes, individuals and schools have raised £900,000 so far and more has been promised. The web site is intended to have wide appeal, informing people of progress and encouraging contributions through collections at Advent or Christmas Carol Services, Nativity plays and Christmas Services.

The Jerusalem 2000 Prayer Calendar for December is included on the site for use in the period up to Christmas. The focus of prayer is in asking God to guide Christians in the Holy Land in their pursuit of peace, praying that God will use them in the Christ-like cause of reconciliation.