Violence continues in Gaza – the violence of Hamas rockets and the violence of the Israel Defense Forces and the violence of the blockade of Gaza.
Inspired by the nonviolent Jesus, who is the Prince of Peace, Christians trust that violence will not be the definitive or the final word in this situation. So we pray and act for peace.
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) suggests several actions to take for peace between Israel and Hamas in Gaza:
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Call the White House comments line (202-456-1111).
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Send an email to the President and your Senators and Representative through CMEP.
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Sign the ecumenical Christian letter to President-elect Obama urging him to make Israeli-Palestinian peace an immediate priority.
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Download the Christian Call for Holy Land Peace Campaign Organizing Packet (PDF) from CMEP.This packet is intended to help congregations or other groups organize to send a strong message to President-elect Obama that Israeli-Palestinian peace must be an immediate priority during his first year in office.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) takes part in the Churches for Middle East Peace coalition through our Washington Office.