WCC encourages singing, praying for peace as creative ideas abound
A “human chain” singing for peace and a new hymn by Swedish composer and pastor Per Harling are just two of many creative ways people are expressing their yearning for peace.
Find the “Pray for Peace” hymn here
Read: WCC encourages singing, praying for peace as creative ideas abound
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Prayers with Ukrainian Greek Catholics - NCCA and NSWEC Friday 25 March 2022 at St Andrew’s Church, Lidcombe NSW |
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WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022
Dates: 16 March 2022 - 17 April 2022
An Easter initiative by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) sets out to connect the sacredness of Jerusalem with what is sacred to us as human beings: home, worship, family, identity, human dignity and life, and solidarity.
While Christians around the globe prepare to celebrate Easter, high holidays for Muslims and Jews—Ramadan and Pessach—are also being celebrated at the same time period in 2022.
At this confluence of sacred celebration, the very sacredness of Jerusalem is especially evident for locals and visitors alike. But the sacredness of the Holy City and its inhabitants is increasingly threatened by consequences of the ongoing occupation, such as discrimination and violence.
The Easter Initiative includes materials that will help people understand the fabric of peace—and what is weakening it—in Jerusalem. Four types of tools are available:
- Bible studies reflect on biblical texts connected to the sacredness of home, worship, family, identity, human dignity and life, and solidarity. Six Bible studies, each includes a biblical text, short reflection, questions for leading a discussion, and a prayer.
- Feature stories focus on current examples of human rights abuses in and around Jerusalem.
- Advocacy talking points help people learn more about to take action for change. Six advocacy talking points help lift up a call to action.
- Social media cards are available for download and sharing.
Read: Easter Initiative to highlight sacredness of Jerusalem as well as obstacles to peace
Media resources are available from the WCC website
Photo by Albin Hillert, WCC
