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Health HIV/AIDS Human Rights Human Trafficking Hunger Interfaith Relations Lent/Easter Men Micro-credit Peacemaking Poverty Refugees rural development seniors Thanksgiving Theological Education Vocational Training Water Women     Young Muslims, Jews and Christians Participate at an Interfaith Summer Seminar in the Outskirts of Geneva July 13, 2008 Spirit of the Hill Award 2008: The Ministry of Alan and Sally McCain July 9, 2008 Jean Zaru, GM Partner, Writes Book on Nonviolence July 3, 2008 Beyond Remembrance: 7th International Sabeel Conference June 26, 2008 In Jerusalem and around the world, a week of church action for Middle East Peace begins June 4, 2008 Ecumenical worship for peace in Palestine-Israel May 29, 2008 Email prayers for peace to Bethlehem May 29, 2008 Middle East Council of Churches reacts to Lebanon political settlement May 21, 2008 WCC and Israel/Palestine: Global Week of Actions for Peace May 15, 2008 Middle East Council of Churches: Update on Recent Situation in Lebanon May 14, 2008 On Israel's 60th anniversary, UCC leaders urge peacemaking as "highest priority" May 14, 2008 Syria sets example for good relations between Christians and Muslims and hospitality to refugees April 26, 2008 WCC delegation met with Syria's Assad April 26, 2008 World Council of Churches delegation visits Christians in the United Arab Emirates April 26, 2008 Lebanon: Muslims and Christians tackle migration together April 25, 2008 Churches for Middle East Peace conference begins April 19, 2008 April 20-22 Conference: Christian Advocates Come to DC to Build Support for Middle East Peacemaking April 18, 2008 It's Time for Palestine March 21, 2008 Easter message from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land (ELCJHL) March 21, 2008 Jerusalem Prayer March 21, 2008 Easter Message 2008 from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem March 18, 2008 Institute on Christian-Muslim Relations March 18, 2008 Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Easter 2008 message March 18, 2008 Resurrection and Its Message March 17, 2008 MECC Condemns the Killing of Chaldean Bishop in Mosul March 14, 2008 Leaders of Different Faiths Decry Death of Kidnapped Iraqi Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho March 14, 2008 5 years of a war that was a 'disastrous mistake' March 14, 2008 Kinnamon condemns murder of Iraqi archbishop March 13, 2008 National Council of Churches member communions express sorrow at shootings in Jerusalem March 11, 2008 WCC "Strongly Comdemns" attack on Jewish seminary March 11, 2008 WCC "Absolutely Condemns" Attacks on Civilians in Gaza and Israel March 4, 2008 National Muslim-Christian Initiative Launches in North America March 4, 2008 Minute on Kosovo from the World Council of Churches March 4, 2008 Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem—February Newsletter February 22, 2008 WCC Central Committee Addresses the Humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip February 21, 2008 Churches for Middle East Peace Lenten Resource February 6, 2008 MECC Call for Solidarity with Gaza People January 31, 2008 Gaza: World Council of Churches calls for prayers & solidarity January 29, 2008 NCC joins call for bipartisan Iraq plan January 22, 2008 Critical Conditions in the Gaza Strip January 22, 2008 In the Name of God, end the siege over Gaza January 22, 2008 Letter to an Israeli in Christmas Time January 4, 2008 Christmas Message 2007 from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem January 4, 2008 Christmas Message from MECC General Secretary January 4, 2008 Disciples, UCC praise Annapolis Conference in letter of support to Middle East partners January 4, 2008 Sabeel Christmas Message December 19, 2007 Global Ministries Story/Testimony from Krista Johnson, Global Ministries Global Mission Intern December 19, 2007 4.6 million Iraqis still longing for a durable solution, Church World Service says December 14, 2007 Letter from UCC and Disciples leadership following Annapolis conference December 13, 2007 Religious Leaders Build Peace in Middle East, Strengthen Muslim-Christian Dialogue December 10, 2007 Advent Message from Jean Zaru in Palestine December 10, 2007 Hysterics and Historics December 6, 2007 After Annapolis, Christian leaders entertain hope, with provisos December 6, 2007 Open letter to Annapolis leaders from Bishop Munib Younan December 6, 2007 Christmas Peace and Justice Wishes and Prayers for Bethlehem 2007 December 6, 2007 International Day of Solidarity with Palestinians: WCC emphasizes international community failure December 6, 2007 Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees Christmas Greetings December 6, 2007 Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, Disciples' General Minister and President, and Disciples' leaders respond to "A Common Word" December 5, 2007 As Advent Begins... December 2, 2007 Iraqi refugees share their stories November 20, 2007 Rev. John Thomas, UCC General Minister and President, responds to signatories of "A Common Word" November 20, 2007 Iraqi refugees share their stories November 20, 2007 A statement of the Common Global Ministries Board of Directors Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio November 10, 2007 A statement of the Common Global Ministries Board of Directors Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio November 10, 2007 World Council of Churches takes part in interfaith dialogue for peace November 2, 2007 Breaking the Siege on Gaza: A United Front for Peace November 2, 2007 Call to end the isolation of the Gaza Strip November 1, 2007 Breaking the Siege on Gaza: A United Front for Peace November 1, 2007 NCC execs welcome Muslim leaders' letter October 24, 2007 WCC/EAPPI September Newsletter October 10, 2007 No to war in Iran, US troops out of Iraq, World Council of Churches recommends October 3, 2007 Iraq's refugee crisis and what we can do October 1, 2007 NCC joins multi-faith leaders to fast for peace September 12, 2007 Kobia in Sibiu: Europe needs Christian unity "now more than ever" September 5, 2007 The Gaza Strip: An Update August 29, 2007 An Ecumenical Study Seminar at the 44th Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America August 3, 2007 From Chris Hobgood: A Personal Message About America and Iraq August 3, 2007 A Pastoral Letter on the Iraq War From the Collegium of Officers of the United Church of Christ August 3, 2007 General Assembly Resolution in Iraq August 3, 2007 They Have Stolen the Nights of Baghdad From Us August 2, 2007 World Council of Churches General Secretary visits Ecumenical Accompaniers in West Bank August 2, 2007 UCC Executive Council to receive Synod action on Israel, Palestine August 2, 2007 Global Ministries Update on Partners and Mission Personnel in Lebanon and Palestine July 16, 2007 O Little Town of Bethlehem July 16, 2007 Global Mission Intern to represent Global Ministries at Middle East peace forum July 16, 2007 World Council of Churches to Strengthen Churches' Peace Efforts in Palestine/Israel July 1, 2007 Churches in Jerusalem Welcome WCC's New Advocacy Initiative for Peace in Palestine/Israel June 28, 2007 Church Representatives from Six Continents Launch Forum for Peace in Palestine/Israel June 23, 2007 Christian leaders in Jerusalem urge warring Palestinian factions to halt fighting June 19, 2007 Sabeel's Statement on 40 Years of the Israeli Occupation June 19, 2007 DSPR Gaza Update June 19, 2007 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Gaza Strip Situation Report June 19, 2007 An urgent call from The Heads of Churches to the members of Fateh and Hamas June 19, 2007 Urgent Appeal to the Palestinian Government and Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" June 19, 2007 Civil Society Organizations Statement regarding Gaza crisis by: Palestinian Civil Society June 19, 2007 Palestine/Israel: Occupation hurts both sides; churches to mobilize for peace June 19, 2007 Churches to gather for international conference on Middle East peace June 19, 2007 International Church Action for Peace in Palestine and Israel, 3-9 June 2007 June 19, 2007 Week of church witness for peace in the Middle East June 10, 2007 1967-2007: The "Seventh" Day Has Meant No Respite June 7, 2007 WCC Asks Turkish Government to Ensure Rule of Law After Murder of Christians May 7, 2007 For the Peace of Jerusalem Conference April 17, 2007 Common Global Ministries Board of Directors endorses “Call to Action” on Israeli occupation April 17, 2007 Easter Message and Easter Homily from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem April 17, 2007 Churches for Middle East Peace Letter to Rice on Regional Diplomacy March 14, 2007 Lenten Message from Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem March 6, 2007 Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Peace: From Crisis to Hope February 21, 2007 Economic Leverage and Promoting Peace in the Middle East: Opportunities for Positive Contributions February 5, 2007 Pastoral Letter from UCC President John Thomas in Response to Call for More Troops in Iraq February 5, 2007 WCC calls international attention to "week of impunity" in the Middle East January 24, 2007 Work begins on an international church forum for peace in Palestine and Israel December 20, 2006 Iraq Study Group Report December 19, 2006 Christmas Greetings from Ramallah December 19, 2006 Common Global Ministries Board statement on the situation in Gaza November 14, 2006 Statement on the Middle East Crisis from United Church of Christ leadership August 3, 2006 Message from the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) August 1, 2006 28 International NGOs appeal for help with Gaza humanitarian crisis July 31, 2006 Lutheran Bishop of Jerusalem urges turn from violence, Calls for fast for peace July 31, 2006 Global Ministries Partner MECC meets needs in Lebanon July 28, 2006 Global Ministries works through ACT to distribute relief July 28, 2006 Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem on the current crisis in the Middle East July 27, 2006 Reflections on the current crisis July 26, 2006 Global Ministries endorses EAPPI, April 2002 July 26, 2006 Let us go now to Bethlehem July 26, 2006 Evacuation from Lebanon - Global Mission Intern Ruth Edens July 24, 2006 An Open Letter and Appeal from WSCF and MECC Youth Desk July 24, 2006 Letter from WCC General Secretary July 21, 2006 A letter on the Middle East crisis from the President of WARC July 20, 2006 MECC Update on Lebanon July 20, 2006 Statement by the Arab Group for Christian-Muslim Dialogue July 20, 2006 UCC Response to Crisis in Palestine July 13, 2006 VOX Newsletter for June 2006 July 6, 2006 "Pluralism from the Perspective of Citizenship" in the Middle East June 8, 2006 World Council of Churches Statement on Israel/Palestine May 31, 2006 VOX issue 32 of the Christian Related Organizations of Jerusalem May 24, 2006 Easter Message from the Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (MECC) May 23, 2006 Easter Message from the Middle East Council of Churches May 23, 2006 Global Ministries supports the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme May 23, 2006 Easter Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem May 23, 2006 Palm Sunday Message from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem April 13, 2006 Easter Message of Lutheran Bishop in Jerusalem Munib Younan April 13, 2006 WCC to EU: new Palestinian authority needs more time April 13, 2006 Oxfam International Oxfam criticizes EU decision to suspend aid to Palestinian Authority April 13, 2006 Lutheran Bishop in Jerusalem Munib Younan: "Time to lead and heal with faith and courage" April 13, 2006 Easter Message from the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem April 13, 2006 Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches of Jerusalem Statement on the Israeli Elections April 12, 2006 Christian leaders warn Israel against unilateral withdrawals April 12, 2006 Israel's E1 Plan: Isolating East Jerusalem March 24, 2006 The Power of Saying No March 24, 2006 Abu Ghraib is a chance to renounce torture March 23, 2006 VOX: Christian Voice - a Human Concern: Issue 30 March 10, 2006 The Role of Religious Minorities in Pluralistic Societies March 9, 2006 WCC Assembly News: US Delegation on Iraq and other subjects March 9, 2006 WCC Assembly deplores cartoons publication, violence, urges dialogue March 9, 2006 Middle East Council of Churches on Iraq February 24, 2006 Hamas Wins the Palestinian Elections February 24, 2006 Hamas: The Perils of Power February 24, 2006 Electioneering in Palestine February 23, 2006 Letter from Churches for Middle East Peace to President Bush on Iran February 22, 2006 NCC calls for 'dialogue' over cartoons February 14, 2006 Statement from the Arab Group for Christian Muslim Dialogue February 14, 2006 Call to continue providing aid to the Palestinian people February 14, 2006 Armenian Patriarch of Turkey on Cartoons and Islam February 10, 2006 The Palestinian Elections February 10, 2006 "The Palestinian Election," A statement issued by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem February 10, 2006 Lutheran Bishop of Jerusalem on Interfaith Relations and Cartoon February 10, 2006 A Wake Up Call: Sabeel's Statement on the New Realities in Palestine February 4, 2006 The other side of the coin: A reading in the Palestinian Election February 1, 2006 Thoughts on the Palestinian Elections January 31, 2006 Palestinian Elections: Victory for Democracy January 27, 2006 Armenian Patriarch Receives Lancaster Seminary Group January 19, 2006 Laboring for God's Transformation January 19, 2006 Church Action for Peace in Israel and Palestine January 19, 2006 AFSC: Ten Reasons Why the U.S. Must Leave Iraq January 12, 2006 EAPPI December Newsletter January 10, 2006 Area Update January 4, 2006 EAPPI October Newsletter December 12, 2005 UCC and Disciples leadership urge release of kidnapped CPT December 12, 2005 Reports from Israel-Palestine: John H. Thomas December 9, 2005 Reports from Israel-Palestine: Peter Makari December 9, 2005 Reports from Israel-Palestine: Lydia Veliko December 9, 2005 Reports from Israel-Palestine: John R. Deckenback December 9, 2005 What Makes for Peace? - Rula Shubeita November 22, 2005 The Things that Make for Peace - Jean Zaru November 22, 2005 EAPPI September Newsletter November 16, 2005 Feast of Inclusion: A Palestinian Christian Appeal for an Open and Shared Jerusalem November 16, 2005 YMCA-YMCA Joint Advocacy - Olive Picking Campaign in Palestine November 16, 2005 UCC/Disciples leaders ‘roundly condemn’ Iranian president’s verbal assault on Israel, deadly Palest October 28, 2005 Religious leaders of Albania sign historic "Statement of Shared Moral Commitment" October 18, 2005 Disciples General Minister and President expresses importance of Christian-Jewish dialogue on Middle October 12, 2005 Iraqi tragedy demands restoration of justice and peace October 12, 2005 Sabeel reflections on the Gaza disengagement September 7, 2005 YWCA-YMCA joint Olive Tree Campaign July 29, 2005 A Call for Co-existence not Desecration: Sacred Scriptures, Sacred Places - A Sacred Trust for Peace July 29, 2005 NCC urges grassroots campaign to call on congress to pass bi-partisan 'end the war' resolution June 16, 2005 Churches for Middle East Peace fall internship announcement June 15, 2005 Invitation to Commemorate Armenian Genocide April 27, 2005 Arab group statement on Conference on Citizenship April 19, 2005 A call from Jerusalem to the world April 19, 2005 ELCJHL Easter Message: "On the Road of Resurrection: From Suffering to Hope" April 13, 2005 Sabeel: A nonviolent response to the occupation: A call for morally responsible investment" April 13, 2005 An open letter on the status of Jerusalem from the World Council of Churches March 31, 2005 Easter Message 2005 from the Patriarch & Heads of Churches in Jerusalem March 21, 2005 The Wall Around Bethlehem March 14, 2005 John Thomas and Chris Hobgood sign letter to President Bush on Israel January 21, 2005 NCC delegation to Middle East urges: Make peace a reality January 20, 2005 UCC and Disciples, with ecumenical and interfaith partners, urge President Bush on Middle East January 18, 2005 The election of Abu Mazen and the test of pragmatism January 11, 2005 Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul and all Turkey: 2005 New Year's message January 1, 2005