15-22 September 2020
World Council of Churches
“The annual world week for peace in Palestine and Israel offers an opportunity for all of us to engage in active hope...” WCC Acting General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca.
Church of the Ascension, seen from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC |
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Theme: Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice in Israel Palestine.
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel Theological reflections:
- Reflection on Romans 15:13, Father Bashar Fawadleh
- Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:13, Father Jamil Monir Khadir
- Reflection on Hebrews 11:1-16, Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni
Invitation
Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN)
Resources for creative solidarity
PIEN have developed a series of four-weekly articles to reflect upon during the WCC’s World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, in September. These are available each week as published on the UCA Assembly website here
Week 1: Faith in Action - by Nell Potter, Executive Officer, PIEN (22 August)
Week 2: Hope in Action - by Helen Rainger, President, PIEN (26 August)
Week 3: Love in Action - Rev Dr Graham Joseph Hill, committee member, PIEN (5 September)