United Methodists are responding to Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth ,a statement of faith and urgent call to action from Christians in Palestine. UMKR seeks, through nonviolent means and in partnership with Palestinian Christians, freedom, justice and equality for all Palestinians and Israelis.
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WORK TOGETHER WITH UNITED METHODISTS & ALLIES
Find others in your conference or region who are justice advocates for Israel/Palestine. There may be a conference task force or one about to get started. We may also know of allied groups that are active in your area. Find out if divestment legislation has been adopted in your conference or how you could get one passed. Contact us to find out what is happening in your region: umkr.organizing@gmail.com
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SUPPORT THE BOYCOTT OF ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS
Download and use our boycott resources. You could:
• Arrange for our short boycott PowerPoint to be shown at your church, during a Sunday service or a meeting
• Use our insert/flyer in Sunday bulletins at your church or ask your pastor about using it
• Distribute information about the boycott, such as the Why Boycott the Settlements Brochure, in your church and call a meeting to discuss how members can support and grow the boycott.
BECOME AN ADVOCATE WITH U.S. POLICY MAKERS
United Methodists and allies are contacting U.S. government leaders
throughout the year with timely, coordinated messages, and supporting
vital Congressional briefings that are well attended by key
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LEARN AND SHARE
Learn more about the occupation and why we should take action
to help end it:
• See the Kairos Palestine document, Palestinian Christians' statement of faith and hope and call to action.
• Check out our series of monthly webinars that began May 2020, with diverse speakers from the US, Palestine and beyond.
• Watch engrossing and informative video clips from the class "Steadfast Hope."
Help others you know to learn in your congregation or organization:
• Encourage your church group to read and discuss the Kairos Palestine Document, using one of the excellent study guides.
• Another great resource for study and discussion is the booklet
"Is Israel an Apartheid State?" - a groundbreaking report that provides an excellent overview of the Israeli occupation.
• See more educational resources at our Education home page.
• Read and download to share with others the Divestment Q & A and the Boycott Q & A
ORGANIZE AN EVENT
• A good way to learn and help others to learn is to show a film about Israel/Palestine - there are some great selections in this catalog (see it in black and white also). Follow up your presentation with a discussion.
• Contact UMKR about bringing a knowledgeable and experienced speaker to your church or group.
• For a really special evening, maybe you would like to serve a Middle Eastern meal before the main event. Get more ideas for event planning here.
VISIT ISRAEL/PALESTINE
There is nothing like seeing it for yourself, to understand what is really
happening in the Holy Land and the urgent need to answer the call from
our fellow Christians there. Be sure to spend some quality time with the
"living stones" - the people of the land. Combine your fact-finding visit with
a tour of the ancient biblical sites and you will experience the trip of a lifetime.
When you come home, be sure to share with others what you learned about
current facts on the ground in Israel/Palestine, and contact us for ways you can work for a just peace for all the people of this remarkable land. Find recommended tour organizers in our Tourism section.
SPREAD THE WORD
Don't be shy about sharing what you have learned about Israel/Palestine!
Talk with friends, family, members of your church and your community.
That is the way our church and our societies wherever we may live will begin
to understand the need for change and support it. You don't have to be an
expert or have all the answers. Refer them to useful websites for more answers
and contact us whenever you need us: info@kairosresponse.org.
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