Category - holy land

Easter peacemakers and pilgrims

Harry Hagopian — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:48:38 +0100

The journey to Jerusalem is one that unites Christians past and present, says Harry Hagopian. What holds it together in the quest for peace with justice is the presence of Christ, crucified and risen.

Holy Land Christians as witnesses to hope

Harry Hagopian — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:20:37 +0000

We need to appreciate the life and witness of those indigenous Christians who have lived in the Holy Land for two millennia, says Harry Hagopian.

Church leaders take a virtual hike to the Holy Land

agency reporter — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:46:46 +0000

Church leaders of all denominations laced up their hiking boots, hoisted their rucksacks and gathered their laptops yesterday.

Still no room at the inn in Bethlehem

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:02:25 +0000

Unemployment has shrunk to 23 percent and hotel capacity is often around 100 percent these days, so things are looking up for Bethlehem says the head of the city's chamber of commerce and industry board

Walking Alongside- Alternative Methods of Nonviolent Accompaniment in Israel/Palestine

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:52:48 +0100

Start: 27/09/2008 - 09:30

End: 27/09/2008 - 16:00

Sixty years after the creation of the state of Israel, tensions in the Holy Land continue to capture the attention of the world, and continue to divide people of all faiths across the globe.

Cycling towards peace in the Middle East

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:07:21 +0100

Eight cyclists from Europe have spent three weeks travelling through the Holy Land to highlight the need for a just and peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict. Their trip includes occupied Palestinian territory.

The Disappearance of the Holy Land - Day Conference

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:41:53 +0100

Start: 22/09/2008 - 10:00

End: 22/09/2008 - 16:37

Ekklesia is pleased to invite you to a day conference addressing the crises of the diminishing Christian presence in the Holy Land with:

Make peace not division, say Jerusalem church heads

staff writers — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:16:56 +0000

The compassionate actions of human beings, not their claims against each other, reflect the will of God and the transforming power of Jesus the Prince of Peace, say the heads of the churches in Jerusalem this Christmastide.

Israeli and Palestinian musicians unite for Holy Land Christmas concerts

staff writers — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:55:49 +0000

An all-volunteer group of professional, collegiate and church musicians and choir singers from seven US states will embark on December 14 for the Holy Land, to join with Israeli and Palestinian musicians to perform a progressive, four-city Christmas choir tour

Alternative Holy Land travel guide launched

staff writers — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:38 +0000

A alternative travel guide for Israel and Palestine has been launched, including visits to refugee camps, Israel's Separation Wall and the sites of house demolitions.