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 […]
It makes an impression: a personal reflection The occupation of the Palestinian people in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza must come to an end and soon. For the sake of the State of Israel and the Palestinians. I have been a part of watching developments in the region for over thirty years. Since then […]
A reflecttion on a recent visit to Al Aqsa and the Dome of the Rock A Sabeel witness trip is something very special. I had the opportunity to spend ten days in East Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, Susiya, Nazareth, Jericho and points in between during November 2015. I would like to share one of the visits […]
Editor’s Note: Resolution C018 Pursue Justice, Peace and Security in the Holy Land, passed at this year’s General Convention, resolved 'That the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its solidarity with and support for Christians in Israel and the Occupied Territories.’ EPF PIN member Randy Heyn-Lamb from the Diocese of Los Angeles lifts […]
EPF PIN member Tinka Perry reflects on her time in Palestine/Israel with Episcopal Relief and Development. I returned last week from a trip to Jordan, Palestine and Israel with Episcopal Relief & Development, and I am still trying to process everything. We saw sites where Episcopal Relief & Development is helping to heal a hurting […]
Editor’s note: A US consular official commented to the group with whom I was traveling, many years ago, that if we did not get intellectual indigestion on our trip, someone was not doing their job well. This was my first trip to Israel or Palestine, and although I had been reading about the conflict […]
Editor’s Note: Dick Toll reflects on the time in Jerusalem, Bi’lin and Hebron. We eight intrepid adventurers - members and friends of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship’s Palestine Israel Network - set off to Israel/Palestine on 18 April 2015. We had studied over the past year articles and books on the conflict in the Holy Land. […]
Our journey has ended and we're all back home in the US. It's only been a few days but I've been in touch with some companions and we're all struggling with re-entry. It's nice to be home, and those of us with spouses, kids and grandkids are happy to be reunited. But some of us […]
Editor’s note: EPF PIN’s education work group and friends were in Gaza 27-29 April. Harry Gunkel reflects on one day trip. "I am so proud to be Palestinian" "Saed" is speaking. He is 23 years old, married, and is driving us to some project sites we are visiting in Gaza. Saed's English is very […]
