EPF PIN member Tinka Perry reflects on the Nakba, commemorated in May, and an artwork she saw at the Native American Museum in Santa Fe after the EPF PIN leadership retreat in February. This week I have been acutely aware of the Nakba anniversary. Over the past 4 years I have been learning more and […]
EPF PJN member Harry Gunkel reflects. A Voice for Justice As it is for many people, “Casablanca” is one of my favorite movies. In the iconic last scene, the impossibly beautiful Ingrid Bergman is saying goodbye to gruff but good-hearted Humphrey Bogart. They are in love but must separate because they believe each has a […]
EPF PJN member Newland Smith reports on a 3-day conference at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary last month. This two-day conference which was held on the campus of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston April 14-16 was attended by about a hundred people. The purpose of the conference was clearly stated in the flyer: “The conference will focus […]
Editor’s Note: EPF PIN member Linda Gaither reflects on boycott actions and free speech and how it’s all interpreted and acted on when she compares the boycott movement affecting North Carolina around HB2 and the New York legislature’s attempt to stifle action around Palestinian civil society’s call for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. BDS: As […]
PJN affirms call to investigate extrajudicial killings by Israeli, Egyptian armed forces April 9, 2016 The Episcopal Peace Fellowship’s Palestine Justice Network (PJN) commends the recent request by U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy – as well as supporters in the House of Representatives – to Secretary of State John Kerry for an investigation into reports of […]
2015 Actions in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Delaware, Maine, Pittsburgh and San Diego The Episcopal Diocese of Delaware held its diocesan convention in January 2016 and passed this resolution to be implemented by Delaware Episcopalians for Middle East Peace. Thanks to EPF PJN member Bill Lane for sharing it. TITLE: Education for Middle East Peace […]
Bruce Shipman’s passion for the Mideast goes back to a childhood spent in Turkey and Egypt. Ordained priest in the Episcopal Church in 1968, he’s served as a parish priest in Connecticut since 1973.He’s led numerous parish pilgrimages to the Holy Land and is active in the Tree of Life Educational Fund’s activities and advocacy. He was Chaplain […]
2015 Actions in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Chicago Chicago’s diocesan convention was held in November 2015. It passed the following amended resolution on Palestine/Israel: Note that the section in brackets in the first paragraph was deleted and the partial paragraph beginning ‘and the Peace and Justice Committee to work together’ was substituted. Sponsor: The Reverend […]
2015 Action in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Massachusetts The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts gathered for its convention 13-14 November 2015. Two resolutions related to Palestine Israel passed: Relief for Persecuted Christians and Others in the Middle East Resolved, that this 230th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts acknowledge that our brother and sister Christians […]
2015 Action in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Los Angeles The resolution posted here was passed by the Diocese of Los Angeles at its convention in early December 2015. EPF PIN member Randy Heyn-Lamb comments, “Although it doesn’t use the words ‘Boycott’ or ‘Divestment’ or ‘Sanctions’ it urges members to refrain from purchasing settlement products, investing in […]
2015 Action in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Oregon The Diocese has been working on socially responsible investing for several years. A temporary committee ended with Convention this year and has been re-constituted as a new committee to report to the Board of Trustees their plans for investment strategies. This action took place immediately prior to […]
2015 Action in Dioceses on Palestine Israel: Pennsylvania We begin a series on resolutions passed at diocesan conventions in 2015 with the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Thanks to Cliff Cutler and Mary Allen for providing the information. The Diocese of Pennsylvania at its November 7 Convention passed two resolutions in support of Palestinians. Resolution R-8 was […]