Crisis in the Middle East

In a powerful show of solidarity, Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of the Conference of European Churches … Read More

Join Christian Aid one year on from October 7, to pause, pray and stand in solidarity for peace … Read More

Learn and act for a just peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory at our webinar and workshop … Read More

The visit served as an opportunity to accompany member churches and ecumenical partners, listen to their voices and perspectives, amplify … Read More

An opportunity to hear from Lyn Julius about the history behind the forced displacement of 880,000 Jews from Arab lands … Read More

The meeting will consider what is the role of people of faith in the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine … Read More

Quakers in Britain has joined 21 other charities calling on the UK government to ensure Israel complies with its obligations … Read More

Several Quaker organisations including Quakers in Britain have issued a joint statement condemning the violence in Palestine and Israel and … Read More

Join us as part of our Prayers for Peace in the Middle East series to hear from Christian Aid partners … Read More

Our voices continue to be lifted up in prayer, in lament, in protest at the death and destruction that continue … Read More

In a new letter released during Holy Week ahead of Easter, more than 140 Bishops and executive leaders from churches, … Read More

Never-ending conflicts, natural disasters, religious persecution… Our news headlines paint a worrying picture of the Middle East and North Africa … Read More

Any transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel that would be used in Gaza is likely to violate international humanitarian … Read More

House of Bishops makes call for immediate ceasefire and release of hostages … Read More

Alongside other charities and faith organisations, Quakers in Britain have written to the Prime Minister calling on him to use … Read More

Religious leaders met with the EU last month to discuss the war in the Middle East and its impact on … Read More

Churches and Christian organisations are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in Israel and Gaza … Read More

A regularly updated page of statements and resources … Read More

This page contains information for parishes and individuals seeking to better understand the Church’s response to the war and guidance … Read More

Open meeting to hear about the proposed interfaith action for peace, share input and decide how you as faith group … Read More

How should we respond as Christians and Churches who are committed to dialogue, reconciliation, justice and peace? … Read More

The United Reformed Church, Christian Aid, other humanitarian agencies and global church leaders have urged the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak … Read More

The Very Reverend Richard Sewell, Dean of St George’s College, Jerusalem will be sharing first-hand about the conflict in Israel … Read More

He urged the global community to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict, a ceasefire for humanitarian corridors, and … Read More

The Joint Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Catholic Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) issued the following … Read More

Recognising the troubled history, we nevertheless cling to the longstanding vision of a peaceful region where the peoples of Israel … Read More

Come, light a candle and pray for peace … Read More

We are all called to pray for peace at this time of war, violence and conflict. So everyone is  welcome … Read More

Church and charity leaders call for restraint, de-escalation of violence and protection of civilians in Gaza and Israel … Read More

Statements and prayers from JPIT Member Churches … Read More

Pope Francis has declared Friday 27 October as a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in our world … Read More

Statements and messages from UK faith and inter faith bodies are listed in chronological order … Read More

Quakers in Britain have joined American Friends Service Committee, Canadian Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation and the … Read More

The scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented. The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel share … Read More

Archbishop Justin Welby gave this speech during the House of Lords debate on the situation in Israel and Gaza … Read More

Prayers and briefings from the Methodist Church … Read More

A joint statement by12 aid agencies – Oxfam GB, Action Against Hunger, War Child, Islamic Relief, Christian Aid, CAFOD, Plan … Read More

The Archbishop of Canterbury was joined by Muslim and Jewish leaders to condemn the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents over … Read More

Churches are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in Israel and Gaza: … Read More

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York made this statement on 7 Oct … Read More