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Interfaith groups call for the protection of Palestinians’ freedom of worship in Jerusalem
We, the undersigned, come together in solidarity with Palestinians, especially those who have been...
Read MoreCMEP Bulletin: Clashes on Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Compound as Jewish New Year Begins
Israeli police found pipe bombs at the entrance to Al Aqsa Mosque Sunday morning during what they...
Read MoreWCC calls for prayers so that “wall will fall” between Israelis and Palestinians
“It is our sincere desire and prayer, shared with many Jews and Muslims, that there should be no...
Read MoreWeekly humanitarian update from UN OCHA-Sept. 8-14, 2015
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs issues the Protection of...
Read MoreWitness for Justice: The Kindness of Strangers
The following commentary originally appeared as part of the United Church of Christ's Witness for...
Read MoreMiddle Eastern communion traditions reflection
Before arriving in the Middle East, I knew very little about the Christian community here. I had...
Read MoreArab Israeli schools strike in protest at Christian school funding cuts
Anglican Communion News Service, Sept. 14, 2015--Arab Israeli schools last week joined a...
Read MoreWorld Week for Peace in Palestine Israel #WallWillFall
World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel: September 20-26, 2015"God has broken down the dividing...
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing: Responding to Refugee Emergencies Worldwide
The United Church of Christ's One Great Hour of Sharing office has prided this resource to help...
Read MoreWeek of Compassion update: Refugee Crises in Europe and the Middle East
We continue to pray and lift the thousands of refugees in Europe and the Middle East as the crises...
Read MoreSyrian Refugee Crisis: Our Chance to See God (Mark 9:30-37)
[The following reflection appeared first on the Huffington Post.] Written by the Rev. Dr. Cari...
Read MoreEuropean churches and ecumenical organizations respond to refugee crisis
While governments in Europe debate strict border controls in dealing with the recent refugee...
Read MoreSyrians don’t want to be Refugees
On Monday, September 14th, Rev. Dr. Riad Jarjour, of the Forum for Development, Culture, and...
Read MoreNCC Statement: The Syria Refugee Crisis and the Churches
The National Council of Churches echoes and endorses the call of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee...
Read MoreSabeel Wave of Prayer, Sept. 17, 2015
Wave of Prayer: This prayer ministry enables local and international friends of Sabeel to pray over...
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