Category: Middle East Crisis
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In a powerful show of solidarity, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), has sent a letter to Dr Michael E. Abs, Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), offering prayers and reaffirming CEC’s unwavering support amidst the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Join Christian Aid one year on from October 7, to pause, pray and stand in solidarity for peace.
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Learn and act for a just peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory at our webinar and workshop.
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The visit served as an opportunity to accompany member churches and ecumenical partners, listen to their voices and perspectives, amplify their calls, and remind the world of what is needed to bring about peace in the region.
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An opportunity to hear from Lyn Julius about the history behind the forced displacement of 880,000 Jews from Arab lands (and Iran) before – during – and after 1948. There are very close parallels with what has now happened to millions of Christians who have similarly been displaced from countries in the Middle East and…
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The meeting will consider what is the role of people of faith in the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine.
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Quakers in Britain has joined 21 other charities calling on the UK government to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law, including immediately halting its military offensive in Rafah.
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Several Quaker organisations including Quakers in Britain have issued a joint statement condemning the violence in Palestine and Israel and calling for action to bring about peace.
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Join us as part of our Prayers for Peace in the Middle East series to hear from Christian Aid partners and staff about the realities of the crisis, what happens now, and what is required on a path to a just peace.
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Our voices continue to be lifted up in prayer, in lament, in protest at the death and destruction that continue to reign in Gaza and other territories in Israel/Palestine, spilling over into the surrounding countries of the Middle East.
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In a new letter released during Holy Week ahead of Easter, more than 140 Bishops and executive leaders from churches, denominations, and church-based organizations in the US and around the world call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, urge the US and other world powers to halt additional arms sales to Israel, and make clear…
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Never-ending conflicts, natural disasters, religious persecution… Our news headlines paint a worrying picture of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). But when we zoom out, we can see God at work!
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Any transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel that would be used in Gaza is likely to violate international humanitarian law and must cease immediately, UN experts* warned today.
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House of Bishops makes call for immediate ceasefire and release of hostages
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Alongside other charities and faith organisations, Quakers in Britain have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to use the UK’s diplomatic pressure to urge Israel to change course.
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Religious leaders met with the EU last month to discuss the war in the Middle East and its impact on the European Union.
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Churches and Christian organisations are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in Israel and Gaza
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A regularly updated page of statements and resources.
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This page contains information for parishes and individuals seeking to better understand the Church’s response to the war and guidance on how they can how help whether through prayer, giving or action.
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Open meeting to hear about the proposed interfaith action for peace, share input and decide how you as faith group individual/representative may engage.
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