Swords Into Plowshares jerusalem Archives

April 23, 2012

World Week of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2012

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28 May – 3 June 2012Pray, educate, and advocate for justice The Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum (PIEF) of the World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations to join together in 2012 for a week of advocacy and action in support of an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine… Read more »

November 22, 2011

Jerusalem, Settlements and the Two-State Solution

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Danny Seidemann, Israeli attorney and founder and director of the Israeli NGO Terrestrial Jerusalem puts a two to three year expiration date on a two-state solution for peace in Jerusalem and thus in Israel and Palestine. In a presentation organized by the NGO Israel-Palestine Working Group at the United Nations, Seidemann focused on the question… Read more »

September 14, 2011

Jerusalem Christian Churches issue communique

Posted 12:46pm

Looking ahead to the upcoming General Assembly of the United Nations this September 2011 and the bid for Palestinian statehood, the Heads of Christian Churches in Jerusalem feel the need to intensify our prayers and diplomatic efforts for peace between Palestinians and Israelis, to consider this as the most appropriate time for such an opportunity,… Read more »

May 27, 2011

A Jerusalem Prayer – May 29, 2011

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Sunday, May 29, 2011 begins the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel 2011. Here is a prayer for that day from the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem: Isaiah 2:1-5; 11:9 “In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s…

May 10, 2011

YouTube films for World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel

Posted 7:43pm

From the convenor for the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, to be held from 29 May to 4 June 2011: A number of partners around the world have been working together to create new resources for our common…

April 29, 2011

Resources for World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel

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Here are some resources to use or adapt for the week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel sponsored by the World Council of Churches on May 29 – June 4. The Jerusalem Prayer for…

April 25, 2011

World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel

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The World Council of Churches invites member churches and related organizations to join a week of advocacy and action for a just peace in Palestine and Israel on May 29 – June 4. Congregations and individuals around the globe who…

April 19, 2011

Easter Message 2011 from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

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14 Apr 2011 Alleluia! Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia! We, the Heads of Churches of the Holy City of Jerusalem bring you our greetings and our joy in the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and…

January 21, 2011

A prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem

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Prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem (3 persons to pray different sections) For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Heavenly Father, We give you thanks and praise for your gift to us of your only Son, Jesus…

December 23, 2010

Heads of Christian churches in Jerusalem issue Christmas message

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The heads of Christian churches in Jerusalem have issued a joint Christmas message for 2010 condemning violence in any form and saying that peace and reconciliation requires the active participation of people of faith. Full text of the message: “Glory…

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