As Christians, and as Presbyterians, we are called to work for justice and peace. We are called to be prophets in a time when the world is in turmoil and torn by fear, terrorism, war, globalization, and more. The advocacy work of the Israel/Palestine Mission Network calls us to be prophetic within our denomination and to be collaborative in our work with partner advocacy organizations working for justice and peace in Israel/Palestine.

URGENT ACTION ON GAZA

Click here to read the Cairo Declaration, coordinated by the International Coalition to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains dire. Many months after the military offensive, Palestinians still have no access to the barest of essentials due to the Israeli blockade. Here are some helpful ways to lend your support:

Give to support humanitarian efforts through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Call the White House comments line at (202) 456-1111. 

Send an email to the President and your Senators and Representative through Churches for Middle East Peace’s email system. 

Sign the ecumenical Christian letter to President Obama urging him to make Israeli-Palestinian peace an immediate priority.

Download the Christian Call for Holy Land Peace Campaign Organizing Packet  from Churches for Middle East Peace. This packet is intended to help congregations or other groups organize to send a strong message to President Obama that Israeli-Palestinian peace must be an immediate priority during his first year in office.

Urge Immediate U.S. Efforts to End Gaza Violence, Restore Cease-Fire —download a special Presbyterian Witness in Washington Weekly Urgent Action or take action online.

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You may also wish to visit these links which contain more information as well:

Israel/Palestine Mission Network Statement on Gaza

IPMN Letter to President Obama

World Council of Churches Gaza Advocacy Initiatives