A Holy Juxtaposition: 52 Years of Occupation
I loved my moments at the various holy sites like the Church of the Nativity, Sea of Galilee, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Via Dolorosa. All of these places are sacred to my faith...
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Corinne Whitlatch: A Vision for Peace and Justice
Outside of her advocacy work, Corrine’s passion for the Middle East shines through her intricate glass work that incorporates shards and artifacts gathered on her travels across the region. By Jessica Hill What does...
A Heavy Dose of Hope: Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
By Cat Knarr Ten years ago, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish lost three daughters, Bessan, Mayar, and Aya, and one niece, Noor, to an Israeli tank shelling of his home in Gaza. It happened just before...
Lenten Devotion: Disappointment with God and Persistent Hope
By Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon What does it mean to have Persistent Hope in the midst of disappointment and despair? Throughout the 40 days of Lent, this is the theme I am wrestling with,...
Raising a Principled Voice in a Beloved Land
By Celia Riley “If your son didn’t come home from school and you heard he was arrested, who could you call? If your husband is from the West Bank and you have Jerusalem residency,...
Um El Kheir / Mother of Good
By Jessica Hill Amidst the daily realities of living under occupation in Palestine, as the threat of demolition of homes and property hangs in the air, inspiring individuals and communities continue to be committed...
Running for Human Rights
By Sara Burback On March 23, I had the opportunity to join over 7,000 runners of all ages gathered in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, awaiting the signal to cross the starting line to begin the...
Haram al-Sharif and the Status Quo
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
By Molly Lorden During the season of Lent, Churches for Middle East Peace is focusing on Jerusalem as a city shared by three faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This week, we look closer at the deep...
Return in Mercy to Jerusalem
By Molly Lorden And when the priests came out of the holy place, a cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud;...
