Presbyterians For Middle East Peace

Presbyterians for Middle East Peace is an organization dedicated to working with all people of good will to end the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. We are clergy, elders, deacons and members of the Presbyterian community.

Why we serve

We seek to follow Jesus — in his respect for the dignity bestowed upon all human beings; in his challenge to all of us to love one another; in his call to share resources with each other; in his love for all people without discrimination or conditions; in his offer of new life through faith in him. We hear his call to servanthood, and to humility.

We serve alongside those committed to attaining a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. We believe in the dignity and freedom of all human beings, and the right of all to live in a world without violence and fear. We stand with all working for peace as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people.

Our prayer is that our efforts will be used by God to heal and strengthen people’s relationships with Him and with one another. We are called to serve those trapped in conflict; to relieve their suffering and to promote the transformation of their wellbeing. We stand in solidarity with all those working to end conflict, and believe nothing is impossible if we seek God’s help. We seek to understand the situation of those in conflict, and work alongside them to end the violence and hatred they face. The need for transformation is common to all. Together we share a quest for peace, reconciliation, and healing.

Our Goals

Middle East peacemaking has been a major focus of Presbyterian General Assemblies, and there are multiple advocacy groups within the Church presenting viewpoints and actively seeking support and endorsement. Our goal is to help concerned Presbyterians respond thoughtfully to the variety of viewpoints and proposals put before the Church.

On this website, we hope to provide:

1. The PCUSA's historical position on issues in the Middle East
2. A basic understanding of the facts on the ground and the challenges to be overcome in the pursuit of peace
3. Updates on progress toward a fair and just "two-state solution", with Israel the homeland of the Jewish people and Palestine the homeland of the Palestinian people

Our  leadership

Presbyterians for Middle East Peace is led by a steering committee consisting of the following Presbyterians: Rev. Dr. Bill Harter, Rev. Dr. John Wimberly, Elder Gary J. Green, James Roberts, and Elder George Douglas.