Presbyterians For Middle East Peace
Pastors and elders for responsible and effective Middle East peacemaking policies
Must See VideosAs a resource to commissioners at the last several Presbyterian general assemblies, Presbyterians for Middle East Peace invited a number of distinguished speakers to address commissioners on Middle East Peacemaking issues. These videos remain a valuable resource for understanding the key issues, and we are pleased to provide access to them. Addressing the IssuesAt the 2012 Presbyterian General Assembly commissioners will be asked to declare Israel an apartheid state. We believe this overture is wrong, is unjust, and will not advance the cause of peace in the Middle East. The Middle East “Road Map to Peace”calls for a two state solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. It is the path that our Church should follow.
Two Essential Principles for Presbyterian peacemaking in the Middle East
Promotion of the Kairos Palestine document has become a major focus of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) Movement. We believe the document is seriously flawed, and should be approached carefully.
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Day of prayer for the peace of JerusalemWe joined with fellow Christians across the globe as we took time on October 2, 2011 to pray for the peace of Pray for peace in Psalm 122:6 For her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity. Psalm 102:14 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Isaiah 65:18 Rejoice with Isaiah 66:10
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Insights from our partners in peacemakingPresbyterians for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations (PCJCMR) responds to "Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for Just Peace" Read More |
Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - October 2, 2011
We joined with fellow Christians across the globe as we took time on October 2, 2011 to pray for the peace of
Pray for peace in Psalm 122:6 Read More |
Additional ResourcesFor more information on effective peacemaking in the Middle East, we provide several links to resources we think will be helpful |