Palestine Justice Mission Team
The Palestine Justice Mission Team is exploring ways to support a just peace in Israel and Palestine.
Nov 17 Presentation: Observations from the Occupied West Bank of Palestine
Join us in Friendship Hall on Sunday, November 17, at 9:00 am for a presentation by Rev. Shelby Jeidy. In 2022, Rev. Shelby Jeidy (currently serving as Trauma Chaplain for University Hospital) had the opportunity to serve as a UCC Mission Intern in the West Bank of Palestine. Jeidy spent time in Ramallah and Occupied…
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Nov 19: Building Peace and Justice in Palestine/Israel
Join us at Christ Presbyterian Church (944 E. Gorham St. – map) in Madison from 7:00-9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 for a conversation on Collective Liberation with Palestinian and Israeli activists Osama Iliwat and Rotem Levin. This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace Madison, Mennonite Action-Madison, and Orchard Ridge United Church…
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Sept 26 – 7 pm Zoom with Peter Makari
The Interfaith Peace Working Group of Wisconsin will host a one-hour Zoom session on Gaza at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, featuring Peter Makari, global relations minister for the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Peter, recently back from Jerusalem, will share updates on Gaza, followed by a Q&A session. This event…
Mitri Raheb speaks on September 8 at 7:00 pm in Madison
Register now for a presentation Sunday, September 8, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm at Midvale Community Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb. Born and raised in Palestine, Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is a co-founder of Bright Stars of Bethlehem. He is founder and president of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Previously, he was the pastor…
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Quilts dedicated for Gaza children
Our first group of fifty quilts for children in Gaza was dedicated in worship at ORUCC in May. These quilts are already on their way to Gaza, and our quilters are busy making the next batch. We are gratefully accepting donations for packing and shipping expenses. Please help if you’re able. Donate for Packing and…
May Compassion Offering: Middle East Children’s Alliance
Showing Compassion for Children in Gaza Our May Compassion Offering — Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) — was identified and recommended by the ORUCC Palestine Justice Mission Team. After researching and considering many options, the Team unanimously approved sponsoring MECA as the Compassion Offering, in light of the current, urgent situation in Gaza. MECA has staff…
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