Wednesday, November 13, 1:00 PM EST - Zoom
PALESTINE IS CALLING… An Urgent Appeal for Faith-Inspired Solidarity
Presented by United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR) and Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA)
UMKR and MFSA present the compelling experiences of United Methodist and Baptist laity and clergy who have recently visited some of the most troubled spots in Palestine/Israel and who bring us Palestine’s urgent call for solidarity and support.
Opening with a basic introduction to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, its recent history, and current realities, the webinar will close with a wide range of recommendations for responding to that call, wherever we are and with whatever means we have.
Hear from a panel of justice advocates who know Palestine/Israel well and who have been recent eyewitnesses to the worsening conditions on the ground across historic Palestine. They bring us their first-hand experiences of providing a protective presence at key locations of conflict and creating a bold public witness of faith-based solidarity, a witness intended to be shared in our churches and our communities.
Joining us also will be Omar Haramy, the Executive Director of Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem, speaking about the purpose and power of these ongoing solidarity trips that Sabeel is organizing with diverse faith partners. Our panel’s trip was co-sponsored by Sabeel, Rabbis for Ceasefire and Christians4Ceasefire and included Buddhists and Hindus as well.
These presenters also carry with them and bring to us the fear and frustration of Palestinians who see their lives are not valued by a neglectful world community and who despair of the global church’s seeming silence and inaction.
This webinar will challenge us to answer Palestinians' urgent call to solidarity, offering manifold ways that we can be justice-seekers and peacemakers: acting as individuals and in community, within the church and in our society, locally, nationally, and globally.
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