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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Invitation to Solidarity
A message from leaders of the Christian community in Palestine
Summer 2024
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
We write to you with heavy hearts but steadfast spirits, seeking your solidarity and presence in a time of great need. The land where Jesus once walked, the Holy Land, has been enduring decades of turmoil, displacement, and violence. Our communities are under continuous attack, and our people, though resilient, feel increasingly isolated.
As Christians, we are called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus who proclaimed liberty to the captives and comfort to the afflicted. Today many are held captive in Palestine, often in a literal sense, but also by the oppression and suffering inflicted upon them. The cries of our people resonate with the lamentations found in the Psalms, yet we hold firm to our faith and hope for peace.
We deeply appreciate the prayers offered from afar, but now, more than ever, we need our Christian sisters and brothers to join us here, to pray with us, to walk with us, and to stand with us in our struggle for justice and peace. Your presence would be a powerful testament to the unity and compassion that Christ taught us.
We extend this heartfelt invitation to you, asking you to come to Palestine and witness firsthand the reality our communities face. Stand in solidarity with us, be a voice for the voiceless, and help us amplify the call for peace and justice. Together, let us embody the spirit of Christ’s mission, bringing light and hope to those in darkness. May God bless you and guide your hearts to action.
In Christ’s love and service,
Omar Haramy, Director, Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre
Rifat Kassis, General Coordinator, Kairos Palestine
Munther Isaac, Director, Christ at the Checkpoint Conference; Academic Dean, Bethlehem Bible College, Pastor, ELCJHL
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