As Episcopalians, how can we support justice and peace in the Holy Land?
Date: | Wednesday, May 15th | ||
Time: | 6:00 — 7:30 PM | ||
Location: | St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 12th St, Tacoma | ||
Information: | See below | ||
Tickets: | Free |
Event Details
CONNECT
+ Why are we here? Why care about Gaza and Palestine?
Revs Christy Close Erskine and Jack Erskine
setting the context for our time together
Anglican Temperament and the Baptismal Covenant
ORGANIZE
+ Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land (BCJPHL)
Randy Urmston, Chair
Brief history and charge
A resource for congregations in our Diocese
Partnerships- Who informs our work/strategies?
Resolutions, Office of Government Relations (OGR)
+ Stones Cry Out Delegation-On the Ground in Palestine
Feb 27-March 3- Palestine, March 5-6th Washington DC
Christy and Jack share photos and experiences from the delegation
ACT
+ Advocacy: How your voice can have the most impact for change
Haynes Lund, BCJPHL
Advocacy 101…how to get started
Immediate Action Needs: Ceasefire, humanitarian aid, limiting military aid to Israel
Resolution for General Convention…OGR…Call for Action
Resource Table and Advocacy Table
Lively Discussion while enjoying light snacks and fellowship!
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