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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Dec. 2016 – Please note that these older resources refer to UMKR by our former name. Our current name is: United Methodists for Kairos Response.
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*Economic Action Works and Can Protect Fiduciaries see it here download it
A look at companies that have responded to boycott and divestment by leaving the illegal Israeli settlements and the dangers of remaining invested in companies that are the target of international criticism and action.
*The Resolutions for General Conference 2016 see it here download it
The full versions of divestment resolutions that are summarized or printed only in part in the DCA for GC 2016.
A statement about divestment from all living United Methodist missionaries who have served in the Holy Land. see it here download it
Endorsement from Jewish Voice for Peace for UM Pension board divestment from Israeli banks. download
Endorsement from Tikkun Magazine for UM Pension board divestment from Israeli banks. download
Additional information for GC 2016 resolutions:
Individual Q & A's for four GC 2016 resolutions
The Companies - support information for four GC 2016 resolutions
Resources that UMKR produced for delegates to General Conference 2016 and for the wider church.
* An asterisk indicates resources produced by UMKR.
*UMKR Corrects Misstatements heard at GC 2016
Many false statements and a lot of misinformation about Israel/Palestine were heard during debate at the 2016 General Conference. UMKR has prepared a resource that provides simple and clear answers. Read and download it
Resources for General Conference 2016
*UMKR Corrects Misstatements heard at GC 2016
Many false statements and a lot of misinformation about Israel/Palestine were heard during debate at the 2016 General Conference. UMKR has prepared a resource that provides simple and clear answers. Read and download it
*VIDEO: "From the Heart, United Methodist Missionaries
Speak Out" watch it
Missionaries' written statement that accompanies the video
VIDEO: An Important Message from Ethel Johnson
Life-long African American leader in the United Methodist Church speaks about African University and divestment from the Israeli occupation. watch it
VIDEO: Caterpillar Bulldozers, the "iron fist" of the Israeli army; Caterpillar's violations of human rights and international law. watch it
*Caterpillar has NOT adopted the Ruggie Principles
contrary to information being sent throughout the UMC
*UMKR'S Letter to the UMC Pension Board, April 2016
EARLIER RESOURCES FOR GC 2016
*See and download all the resources below in one pdf »»
*Briefing for GC Delegates see it here download it
An explanation of the reasons the church should cut its financial ties with the illegal Israeli settlements, including a brief summary of 2016 resolutions.
*Key Facts on Screens and Divestment see it here download it
A single page with simple and crucial points to know and to share with others about UMC divestment and investment screens.
*Words Are Not Enough see it here download it
A trifold brochure about UMKR and its areas of focus.
*Why Boycott the Settlements? see it here download it
A four-page description of the illegal settlements and reasons the UMC is boycotting them.
*UMKR Response to the GBPHB brochure of 2015
see it here download it
A point-by-point response to the GBPHB Brochure that was published in spring 2015 and opposes divestment from the Israeli occupation.
*Why Investing in Palestine Cannot Work without Ending the Occupation see it here download it
An explanation of the realities on the ground in Palestine that prevent growth and endanger investment.
Resources GC 2016