palestine Archives

July 26, 2011

UN Security Council holds open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Posted 5:12pm

The United Nations Security Council held an open debate on the situation in the Middle East and the question of Palestine today. Below are links to background information and statements made in the Council: Security Council Report: Israel-Palestine Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Robert Serry Uganda Israel Press Question and Answer- Palestine… Read more »

July 7, 2011

No peace for one, no peace for all

Posted 12:00pm

Religions for Peace International provides this recap of a meeting attended by staff from the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations: On June 27, 2011 Religions for Peace International hosted an interreligious discussion at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York on “Challenges and Opportunities of Tradition and Change in the Middle… Read more »

June 22, 2011

Is God calling you to serve as an Ecumenical Accompanier in Palestine and Israel?

Posted 12:00pm

Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) play a key role in efforts pursuing a just peace in Israel and Palestine. EAs provide protective presence to vulnerable communities, monitor and report human rights abuses and support Palestinians and Israelis working together for peace. EAs come from around the world and are part of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and… Read more »

June 15, 2011

PC(USA) Middle East Monitoring Group releases Kairos Palestine Study Guide

Posted 4:22pm

From the Presbyterian News Service: Fulfilling a portion of its mandate by the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Middle East Monitoring Group (MEMG) has finished its work on a study guide for the Kairos Palestine document. According to the MEMG’s preamble to the study guide, it “is designed for ordinary… 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…

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

Posted 11:36am

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…

February 19, 2011

United States vetoes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements

Posted 2:17pm

From the United Nations News Centre: United States vetoes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements. The proposed resolution was consistent with previous Security Council resolutions on the settlements and statements of the United States. It was also consistent with statements…

February 19, 2011

Prayers for a Saturday morning . . .

Posted 2:01pm

and other times . . . Pray for the people of . . . Yemen, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya and other countries who call for change . . . Uganda who are vote . . . Palestine and Israel who stand…

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