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In late 2007, 138 Muslim leaders from many parts of the world signed a letter addressed to the global Christian community. The letter is called
A Common Word Between Us and You. Since its original release, more than 100 additional signatories have added their names. A significant initiative from the world's Muslim community, this letter represents an invitation to engage more deeply in peacemaking by two of the world's largest religious communities.
The
United Church of Christ and the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have each responded to the signatories, some of whom are members of our partner, the
Arab Group for Muslim-Christian Dialogue. In addition, the World Council of Churches has also
sent a response to the signatories, as well as encouraging its member churches to engage the letter, and Muslim neighbors.
Interfaith relations is an increasingly prevalent reality in North America, and we can learn a great deal from our own experience and that of
partners in the Middle East and throughout the world. Here in the U.S., the UCC and Disciples are
actively engaged in interfaith dialogue, both with the Jewish and Muslim communities. Information and resources about these are available on the
National Council of Churches Interfaith Relations page.
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| Pilgrimage and Christian Witness Opportunity |
7th International Sabeel Conference (Jerusalem) - Beyond Remembrance: Facing the Challenges of the Future Sixty Years After the Nakba
November 12-19, 2008
4 nights in Nazareth; trips to villages destroyed in 1948; visits with local Christians; 4 nights in Jerusalem; trips to Jaffa, Ramle, and Lidda; Lectures, workshops, discussions, cultural events (focusing on the last 60 years and the future for Christians living in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories); Optional pre-conference travel to holy sites in the Galilee; Optional post-conference travel to holy sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.