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Disciples and UCC leaders join in a letter to Pres. Biden urging a cease fire and demilitarization of the crisis in the Middle East
The Rev. Teresa "Terri" Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church...
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WCC general secretary visits Holy Land to strengthen call for just peace
Member churches, religious leaders and local Christian groups in Palestine and Israel—as well as...
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Kairos Palestine: A Call for Urgent International Intervention
Kairos Palestine has issued the following call to the international community to stop the genocide...
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Olive wood hearts from Palestine to Washington – A Letter to Congress members
[The following letter is addressed to members of Congress, from Palestinian and US-based Christian...
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3rd Thursday Action Alert: Urge Congress to prevent genocide by rejecting military aid to Israel and supporting UNRWA
On Feb. 7, Israel rejected a cease fire proposal with Hamas that had been negotiated by the United...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Feb. 12, 2024
The 14th of February marks for many Christians worldwide Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday symbolizes...
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Israel-based civil society and human rights organizations call for a ceasefire
We, the undersigned Israel-based civil society and human rights organizations, call for an...
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Global Ministries among 25 organizations raising concerns about small arms exports to Israel in letter to Secs. Blinken and Raimondo
Twenty-five faith-based, human rights, and gun violence prevention organizations - including...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
On the 30th of January, Israeli forces disguised as medical staff and civilians shot and killed...
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NCC Responds to the ICJ Case Ruling in South Africa v. Israel
“Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.” - Romans 14:19...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 29, 2024
On Friday the 26th of January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its ruling on...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Last week, Gaza had a near-total telecommunications blackout, making it difficult for information...
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Pray with Hungary, January 28, 2024
Lectionary Selection: Mark 1:21-28 Prayers for Hungary Compassionate and...
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DSPR: An Update from Gaza
The Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR, registered in Gaza as the Near East...
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3rd Thursday Alert: Urge a ceasefire; abide by international law; release hostages & prisoners; protect civilians; and support humanitarian aid & access to Gaza
The devastating loss of life in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories since October 7...
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