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Israel and Palestine
Pray for peace in the new year
Join in prayer with Bruce Reyes-Chow,
Gradye Parsons and
Linda Valentine.
Read a statement from the Stated Clerk on the crisis.
Learn more about the current crisis and find ways to respond.
The Presbyterian Church has been involved in mission efforts
in the Middle East for nearly two centuries. The denomination's
long-standing witness in Israel and Palestine has spanned
a range of efforts: supporting mission personnel; working with partner churches; contributing to refugee relief and resettlement;
combating hunger and poverty; supporting ministries of local
churches; sponsoring travel-study seminars; promoting education,
health and leadership development; vocational training programs
and self-development projects; programs supporting peace,
justice and human rights movements; engaging in constituency
education; and mobilizing to influence public policy.
Since 1948 General Assemblies have repeatedly addressed
the Middle East and particularly Israel and Palestine. The Presbyterian
position has consistently been to affirm the right
of Israel to exist as a sovereign
state within secure, internationally recognized borders
and the right of the Palestinians to self-determination,
including the right to the establishment of a neighboring independent,
sovereign state toward the end of establishing a just
and durable peace.
The ongoing violence in the region has
been of grave concern to the church, particularly as it has escalated
to a historic degree in the current intifada.
Reiterating concern for the deaths of civilians in this and other
conflicts, the PC(USA) affirmed the immorality of terrorism at recent assemblies.
The 218th General Assembly in 2008 called for continuing peacemaking in Israel and Palestine. Read more.
Read the texts of the 2008 resolutions.
Read actions of Assemblies from 1997 to 2008. |
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Related stories
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Background of the conflict
A brief history adapted from Resolution
on Israel and Palestine: End the Occupation Now, approved at the
215th General Assembly in 2003. |
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General Assembly statements
PC(USA) statements and actions about Israel, Palestine, and
the Middle East from 1948 to 2008. |
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Resources for study and engagement
Books, Web sites, Presbyterian
publications and resource sheets, tools for prayer, engagement
and advocacy. |
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The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 349, 351
December 12
December 14
Overview of the Middle East
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Presbytery Partnerships
Philadelphia Presbytery
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
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Israel/Palestine Mission Network
- 2009 meeting date: Oct. 21–Oct. 22 (in conjunction with the Mission Celebration), Cincinnati, Ohio
- More information is available by contacting Victor Makari.
The Israel/Palestine Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies. |
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