Category - holy land

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

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:52:48 +0000

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 00:07:21 +0000

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 10:41:53 +0000

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.

Palestinian Christian leader calls for comprehensive peace settlement

staff writers — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:23:53 +0000

Describing the past six months as "a disaster for Palestinians and indeed the whole Middle East," the leading Lutheran bishop in Jerusalem has urged US Christians to join their Middle East brothers and sisters and say they are "fed up" with stigmatization, bloodshed, hatred and occupation affecting both Israelis and Palestinians.

Church leaders offer to mediate Hamas and Fateh conflict in Palestine

staff writers — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:10:22 +0000

Church leaders in Jerusalem have offered to play a mediating role in the Hamas and Fateh dispute in Palestine. They are urging an end to violence in order for them to focus on the true priority of their people - independence, reports Ecumenical News International.

Orthodox issue Middle East peace message as Christmas is celebrated

staff writers — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:53:54 +0000

Today (7 January 2007) is the day of Christmas celebrations for 150 million Orthodox Christians across the world ‚Ä' the branch of the global Christian family which still claims the deepest links with the post-apostolic Church.

God's love in Jesus is revolutionary, says Archbishop of Canterbury

staff writers — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:49:45 +0000

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, says that the care he saw being given to a baby from an economically deprived family in Bethlehem during his pilgrimage there was a shining reminder of the Christmas message ‚Ä' that God's revolutionary love comes to us as a gift, in the face of all life's trials and joys.