Where PJN Stands
PJN ENDORSEMENTS AMPLIFY OUR MESSAGE AND SHOW SOLIDARITY
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Occasionally and somewhat unpredictably, readers of PJNontheGo emails and followers of the EPF PJN Facebook page will find a message that we have "signed on" to a statement or letter, or endorsed a webinar or other action initiated by another group. Endorsements are upon request from the initiating group…
EPF PJN Supports Stephen Sizer
On May 23, a Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of Winchester in the Church of England will convene to consider a 2018 complaint of antisemitism made against the Reverend Stephen Sizer by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Justice Network is…
Mentoring Young Aspiring Writers in Gaza
Thanks to EPF PIN member Lynn W. Huber for this report.
We Are Not Numbers (WANN) is an international organization which matches up professional, published English writers with Gazan youth interested in writing in English themselves.
Having been to Palestine twice, and having done writing and teaching…
Preparing for General Convention: Setting the Context for Resolutions on Christian Zionism
Thanks to EPF PIN member Cliff Cutler for offering another perspective on Christian Zionism as we prepare for our work in supporting resolutions on Christian Zionism.
Susan Brogden, a lifelong member of Disciples of Christ congregations and currently Regional Coordinator for Churches for Middle East…
Preparing for General Convention: Round 2 of Testimony on Resolutions
Last Friday, the Legislative Committee on Social Justice and International Policy met via Zoom to receive testimony for a second time. Six resolutions concerning Palestine/Israel were on the agenda. Two diocesan resolutions ask General Convention members to reject Christian Zionism, while three others…
A Pastoral Letter on Jerusalem & Preparing for General Convention
A Pastoral Letter on Jerusalem
At their March retreat, the House of Bishops issued a pastoral letter on the status of Jerusalem. That letter was issued to comply with General Convention 2018's Resolution B003 stipulation that the House of Bishops "...disseminate as soon as is practicable a Pastoral…
Rejection of Israel’s apartheid deepens as Episcopalians move toward crucial conclave
Episcopalians in the Diocese of Washington voted big against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians on 29 January, adopting resolutions to “oppose Israel’s apartheid” (by 73%), to “confront Christian Zionism” (by 76%), and to “defend the right to boycott” (by 80%), which is under assault…
A Report from EPF PJN’s Local Organizing Working Group
One of PJN’s three working groups (the others being Education and Communications with Allies and Friends) is Local Organizing in Parishes and Dioceses. Our members are based in the Dioceses of Washington, Vermont, Connecticut, Central New York, and Rochester. As the name suggests, Local Organizing’s…
A Report from EPF PJN’s Education Working Group
There are few situations in the world as surrounded by misunderstanding and confused by half-truths as that of the state of Israel and and the indigenous people of the traditional Palestinian homeland. It is at the heart of today's Holy Land, which makes it important for followers of Jesus. This is…
PIN Responds to the Statement of Heads of Churches & Patriarchs on the current threat faced by Holy Land Christians
On Dec. 14, Episcopal News Service posted a Statement:
" Anglican archbishop, other heads of churches and patriarchs issue Statement on the current threat Holy Land Christians Face. " Here is the statement in full. The Most Rev. Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, joined in issuing…
EPF PJN Acts for Justice in 2021
PJNontheGo: EPF PJN Acts for Justice in 2021
9 December 2021
Let’s face facts. EPF’s Palestine Justice Network is a small organization with limited resources. And we are still testing our vocal strength when calling The Episcopal Church to speak and act prophetically against injustice in Israel…
Action at the Diocesan Grassroots for Palestine: Olympia, Vermont and Chicago
In the span just over a month, three Episcopal dioceses from across the continental United States, considered and supported resolutions which recognized the unequal treatment meted out to Palestinians in occupied east Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, and toward Palestinian citizens of Israel.
The…
Update and Call to Action on Standing with Palestinian Human Rights Organizations
Last week, EPF PJN issued a statement condemning the decision taken by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, which libelously labeled six Palestinian human rights NGOs as "terrorist organizations." You can read the statement on our website or view an expanded version with additional background information,…
EPF PJN Condemns Israel’s Designation of 6 Palestinian Human Rights Organizations as “Terror Organizations”
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Justice Network (EPF PJN) condemns the Israel Defense Ministry's October 22 designation of six Palestinian human rights organizations as "terror organizations". EPF PJN is very familiar with the six organizations:
Al Haq is dedicated to protecting and promoting…
Remembering Sabra and Shatila 16-18 September 1982
Remembering Sabra and Shatila 16-18 September 1982
This Litany uses the traditional form of a corporate prayer for the dead, such as might be found in the Book of Common Prayer. Thanks to Randy Heyn-Lamb for raising up a commemoration of this horrific event in prayer.
Beginning on the evening…