Gaza Response

by Global Ministries | published on Oct 10, 2014

Gaza Strip Crisis response from Global Ministries of the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and statements and news from partners

As the death toll in Gaza grows in the wake of Israeli attacks, ecumenical organizations are urging Israel to end the attacks and condemn all brutal acts which target the innocent civilians. The international community represented by the United Nations and its Security Council is urged to take a decision to cease the fire and the bloodshed. Global Ministries has long-established mission relationships in the Middle East and with Palestinian Christian churches and organizations. Of the 1.5 million residents of Gaza, a small fraction is Christian. Despite its size, the Christian community there provides important services in Gaza to the general population, including Palestinian refugees, and Global Ministries has supported those efforts. Our two main partners in Gaza are the local programs of the Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR, of the Middle East Council of Churches) and Al-Ahli Hospital (a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem). Both of these ministries of the churches receive support through Global Ministries from One Great Hour of Sharing and Week of Compassion for the development, rehabilitation, training, and health programs they carry out.

In the course of the current crisis in Gaza, a number of our partners have issued reflections and statements that can help us to understand the perspective of our Christian sisters and brothers, living in the midst of war.

Contribute to Humanitarian Relief

UCC One Great Hour of Sharing Gaza Appeal
An appeal has been issued to United Church of Christ members to support humanitarian relief in Gaza with our Palestinian Christian partners.

Disciples Week of Compassion Gaza Appeal
Similarly, contributions can be made through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)’s Week of Compassion.

Advocacy

As the crisis continues, it becomes more and more important to let your voice for peace be heard.
Click here to call for a comprehensive cease fire and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian relief for Gazans.

Justice and Advocacy in the Middle East

Resources

Global Ministries Israel-Palestine Page
The Gaza Strip: One Big Prison (issued by B’Tselem)

En Español

El triunfo de la guerra en Gaza
El Nuevo Israel de Dios es la iglesia
La Actual Criris en Gaza
Gaza: Una tregua frágil

News

Communion of Churches in Indonesia statement on Gaza
April 23, 2009
Anglican Bishop Suheil Diwani visits Diocesan Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza; Lends support to Gaza’s Christian Community
March 19, 2009
Palestinian bishops allowed to enter Gaza on third attempt
March 17, 2009
World Council of Churches’ Executive Committee issues statement on Gaza
February 24, 2009
ACT Update from Gaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital
February 10, 2009
B’Tselem issues report on Operation Cast Lead in Gaza
February 10, 2009
Lutheran and Episcopal Bishops denied entry to Gaza to visit Christians, projects
February 6, 2009
Statement from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the Situation in Gaza
February 5, 2009
ACT: Bombed Gaza clinic to rise from the rubble
February 4, 2009
Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem Denied Entry to Gaza at the Israeli EREZ Crossing Point, reaffirms his Commitment to Peace and Reconciliation among Palestinians and Israelis
February 4, 2009
DSPR Gaza Update
February 1, 2009
“‘Israeli Bombs’ or Bombs from Up There,” by Dr. Bernard Sabella
January 30, 2009
DSPR Gaza Update
January 30, 2009
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem–Gaza Update
January 30, 2009
Red Cross Report on Health Care Response in Gaza
January 28, 2009
CARE Report: Only one in 10 Gazans has received humanitarian assistance
January 27, 2009
ACT Forum-Palestine: Gaza Update
January 27, 2009
Churches around the world respond to the Gaza crisis–updated
January 26, 2009
DisciplesWorld: Needs emerge as partners assess damage following Gaza cease fire
January 26, 2009
ACT Forum-Palestine: Gaza Update
January 26, 2009
DSPR Gaza Update
January 22, 2009
DSPR Gaza Update
January 21, 2009
Gaza ACT Update
January 21, 2009
Update on Al Ahli Hospital Gaza from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
January 20, 2009
Update on Gaza – ACT Forum Palestine (AFP)
January 19, 2009
CMEP Welcomes Halt to Gaza Violence: Calls on President-Elect Obama to Achieve Lasting Peace
January 19, 2009
UCC’s John Thomas notes worsening Gaza situation (DisciplesWorld)
January 17, 2009
Statement from Middle East Council of Churches condemning the events in Gaza
January 17, 2009
Hands of Peace Reacts to Gaza
January 16, 2009
Gaza hospitals in horror: Burns from phosphorus bombs
January 15, 2009
An Interfaith Declaration for Peace
January 15, 2009
An Israeli Call for Urgent Humanitarian Action in Gaza
January 15, 2009
A Christian, Muslim, and Jew Pray for Peace Among Nations
January 15, 2009
January 14 Update on Gaza – Department of Services to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR)
January 14, 2009