Israel-Palestine Today and Tomorrow

As Episcopalians, how can we support justice and peace in the Holy Land?

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 5-6^th  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