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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Learn how to be a responsible visitor to the Holy Land and how to organize or help to shape a responsible church tour, with 2 highly experienced United Methodist tour organizers and a Christian Palestinian organizer who specializes in tours for United Methodists and other churches.
Click the video below to watch this webinar.
See more about Responsible Tourism and find tours recommended by UMKR in our website's Tourism section..
Below the video, see resources that were shared during the video, with corrected links.
FIND OUT:
WHAT is in the United Methodist Church resolution on "Holy Land Tours."
HOW to include those UMC guidelines, when planning your trip.
HOW to find comprehensive tours or organize your own.
WHAT to make sure your trip includes, whether you are a trip leader or a participant.
HOW to promote a comprehensive pilgrimage
with clergy and laity.
WHAT to look for and ask when selecting a tour agency.
HOW to travel safely in uncertain times, in the air and on the ground.
HOW to stay connected after you return home, and become a responsible advocate for justice and peace in the Holy Land.
Resources Webinar
USEFUL LINKS
Some of the resources shared during the call:
The Book of Resolutions Resolution #6031 Holy Land Tours: see it on our website
General Board of Global Ministries Advance Projects-Middle East:
go to www.umcmission.org and search for "Palestine"
United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR): www.kairosresponse.org
New Methodist Liaisons to Israel/Palestine:
Rev Dan Randall: drandall@umcmission.org
Rev. Courtney Randall: crandall@umcmission.org
Sabeel North America (FOSNA): www.fosna.org
Palestine Portal: www.palestineportal.org
Jewish Voice for Peace: www.jvp.org
Grace Tours: www.grace-tours.com
or email Elias Ghareeb: Elias@grace-tours.com
Contact Rev Joan Deming: jdeming7@gmail.com
Contact Janet Lahr Lewis: Jlahrlewis2@gmail.com
Tina Whitehead, for assistance with
Educational Opportunities (EO) trips: tinawhitehead2@hotmail.com
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