DEADLINE TO REGISTER MARCH 17
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) invites you to join us for our 2025 Advocacy Summit: The Courage to Keep on Speaking (Acts 18:9), taking place March 19-20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This summit will provide an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Middle East, strengthen your advocacy skills, and engage directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
We are excited to share the full schedule for this year’s summit:
Full Program for Advocacy Summit Wednesday, March 19
Washington City Church of the Brethren (337 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003)
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00-9:30 | Doors Open, Coffee, Registration
9:30-9:45 | Welcome
9:45-10:30 | Keynote Talk – H.E. Dr. Ambassador Hassassian
10:30-10:55 | Special Announcement
11:00-11:45 | Keynote Talk – The Honorable Cori Bush
11:45-12:45 | Featured Forum – Christian Sustainability in the Holy Land
12:45-1:45 | Lunch (registration required by next Wednesday to guarantee lunch)
1:45-2:15 | CMEP Update
2:15-3:15 | Featured Forum – Policy and Engagement
3:15-3:30 | Break
3:30-4:30 | Panel – Prophetic Responses in Times of Crisis
Thursday, March 20
Offices on Capitol Hill
Advocacy meetings scheduled between 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (specific times depend on individual meeting schedules)
The summit will conclude with a closing prayer at 4:45-5:15PM following the meetings.
Important Deadlines:
The final deadline to register is March 17
Tickets are available on a sliding scale, with discounts for first-time attendees and those with financial need.
Whether you are a seasoned advocate or new to this work, the CMEP 2025 Advocacy Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts, policymakers, and faith leaders in a meaningful way. Join us as we raise our voices for justice and peace in the Middle East.
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C., this March!