Presbyterians For Middle East Peace

Pastors and elders for responsible and effective Middle East peacemaking policies

 

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As 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.

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Addressing the Issues

Partnering for Peace

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Palestinian Unity and Implications for the Peace Process

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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.

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Two Essential Principles for Presbyterian peacemaking in the Middle East

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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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Timeline and background on Presbyterian General Assembly positions on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict Print E-mail

The Middle East has been an area of deep concern to General Assemblies ever since the 1948 PCUSA Assembly declared: ". . . We believe that a solution to the problem will be achieved only by a return to the principle of faithful devotion to the welfare, needs, and rights of both the Jewish and Arab peoples . . ." (PCUSA, 1948, p. 203).

The 1967 PCUS Assembly supported the cause of peace in the Middle East and wrote: ". . . The General Assembly express[es] deep concern over the unrest and recent conflict in the Middle East, an area which contains much that is sacred to Christian, Jew and Moslem alike, and it registers its wholehearted and prayerful support of individuals and nations who are seeking to bring peace and concord to that area of the world . . ." (PCUS, 1967, p. 111).

The major policy statement of the UPC came in 1974, when the Assembly adopted a policy statement that provided these guidelines for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

  1. 1974 Statement
  2. 1976-1987 ACSWP Commentary
  3. 1988 General Assembly
  4. 1989-1991 ACSWP Commentary
  5. 1992 General Assembly
  6. 1995 General Assembly
  7. 1997 General Assembly
  8. 1998 General Assembly
  9. 2000 General Assembly
  10. 2001 General Assembly
  11. 2002 General Assembly
  12. 2003 General Assembly
  13. 2004 General Assembly Actions (The Famous "divestment action")
  14. 2006 General Assembly
  15. 2008 General Assembly
 

Insights from our partners in peacemaking

Presbyterians for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations (PCJCMR) responds to "Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for Just Peace"

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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 Jerusalem. We encourage everyone to make prayer a daily part of their work for peace in the Middle East.

 

Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.

Psalm 122:6

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Additional Resources

For more information on effective peacemaking in the Middle East, we provide several links to resources we think will be helpful

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