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Silent garden’s power
Beautifully nurtured garden stands as contrast to ugliness of Separation Wall
Mission intern tells bishop garden is ‘our witness against separation and oppression and violence.’ read more »
Every day is an Easter day
A reflection on Easter in the Holy Land
Where and when we celebrate the Risen Lord should be ongoing because it carries a message that should not be limited to one day of the year or a particular place on Earth. read more »
‘Disinterest’ among Palestinians
Western Pennsylvania missionary reports on Obama’s Holy Land visit
Considers president’s most powerful message his humanizing of the Palestinian people. read more »
Palestinian pastor’s advice for Obama
Don’t disappoint humanity by carrying on U.S. politics in the Middle East as usual
Missionary hopes upcoming visit will be different because ‘it can be the one that will change the course of history in the Middle East.’ read more »
Protect Wadi Foquin
Petition urges Lantos Commission to hold hearing
Members of the California-Nevada Conference hope to persuade Congress to protect a small Palestinian village they contend is a microcosm of the human rights issues in the West Bank. read more »
15,000 signatures support Christian leaders
Call to investigate U.S. military support of Israel led toharsh criticism
Christians and Jews were in an interfaith gathering at the United Methodist Building to show widespread support for 15 Christian leaders and their letter to Congress. read more »
Christians affirm call for ‘summit’ with Jews
Emphasize standing firm on Congress review of U.S. military aid to Israel
Escalating violence between Israel and Gaza underscores urgency of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict read more »
Congress urged to investigate Israel violations
'Unconditional' U.S. military assistance contributing to deteriorating conditions in Middle East, faith leaders say.
14 Christian leaders worry situation threatens to lead region further away from realization of just peace. read more »
Israel refuses to cooperate
Special Rapporteur reports to U.N. Human Rights Council
Cites Israel’s use of administrative detention, expansion of settlements and related violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians. read more »
Word from Winkler - A prayer for summer
We know not what a day may bring forth, but we know Thou art the One we can always, always trust. read more »