Section I: The Islamic State and the Events that Have Brought Us to this Point
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View ArticleRabbi Lynn Gottlieb at Mercy Junction for weekend of 'Justice and...
Social justice organizations and churches are hosting Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb for a series of events tilted “Justice and Peacemaking: From Gaza to Chattanooga,” May 29 to May 31.
View ArticleResponses to "The Challenge of the Islamic State and A Response Founded on...
Our document The Challenge of the Islamic State and A Response Founded on Christ’s Call to the Work of Peace has sparked a healthy discussion on the issues surrounding this topic. In an effort to bring...
View ArticleCan We Be Peacemakers for Palestine?
"Can We Be Peacemakers For Palestine?" is an educational program developed by the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship for religious, community and other groups interested in justice for Palestinians. The...
View ArticleReligion, Politics and Way in Today's Middle East
A presentation by Walter Owensby: "In the few minutes we have here today, I’ll not even pretend to touch on all of the issues at stake in the announced topic. My comments will initially focus on...
View ArticlePresbyterian Peace Fellowship Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
We celebrate the use of creative diplomacy shown in the Iran Nuclear Deal announced Monday that diminishes the threat of war and nuclear proliferation in our world. We applaud the Obama administration...
View ArticlePlease Help Save The Palestinian Village of Susiya
The world is watching as the Israeli army to making final preparations to demolish the entire village of Susiya and expel its residents, numbering around 340 men, women and children.
View ArticleNetanyahu Condemns Act of Terror But Misses the Point
This past weekend was darkened by the news from the West Bank that many of us saw when we woke up on Friday--that 18-month-old Ali Dawabsheh had died in an arson fire set by Israeli settlers. As we...
View ArticleFriends of Sabeel North America, Pittsburgh Conference: We Refuse To Be...
Friday, October 16, 2015– Saturday, October 17, 2015Come hear first hand accounts of life in Gaza & the West Bank and learn why activists work day in and day out for justice in the U.S. &...
View ArticleOne State, Two States: The Goal is Restorative Justice
A conversation concerning the desirability of one or two states for Israel and Palestine must start from clarity as to the goals we seek. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship affirms that the outcome...
View ArticleDelegation to Iraqi Kurdistan
Tuesday, May 17, 2016– Tuesday, May 31, 2016The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship is partnering with Christian Peacemaker Teams to travel with a delegation of 7-12 young adults to Iraqi Kurdistan. This...
View ArticleAnother Son is Killed (A Hymn for Peace)
The following hymn is dedicated to the memory of Shaul Lahav, grandson of Paul and Helen Loeb (members of the church where we were then pastors), who was killed while serving in the Israel Defense...
View ArticleHymn: God, Whose Love Is Always Stronger
The following hymn was written by Carolyn Gillette on the eve of the misguided war with Iraq that was unjustly connected to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and resulted in more terrorism. God, Whose Love Is...
View ArticleJoin Hundreds of Presbyterians Who Have Pledged to Act for Justice in Palestine
J. Herbert Nelson reminds us in this video that, as Presbyterians, we are called to act for justice as individuals and as a community as we wait for peace. Will you pledge to boycott Israeli products...
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Mosaic of Peace Conference
Monday, April 4, 2016– Saturday, April 16, 2016 The event website has conference details, a sample schedule, and an online application.
View ArticleFaith, in the Midst of Conflict
On a recent visit to Israel and Palestine, the force of the occupation was in plain sight in many places. One of those involved time spent with members of the Greek Orthodox Church in Beit Jala, where...
View ArticleBil'in and Nonviolent Resistance by Iyad Burnat
"A quiet, intense man with piercing eyes, enthusiasm for action and a fierce love of family, Iyad Burnat has turned the defense of his little village of Bil'in into an international phenomenon. If...
View ArticleComing Up in 2016: Activist Council, GA, A Delegation, and So Much More!
Happy New Year! What a year 2015 was. It would be easy to reflect on the past year and think it was a year of new and big changes for PPF--and it was, with a transition in staff and volunteer...
View ArticleRethinking Our Coverage of Israel-Palestine: Parody as Activism
If you’ve ever lived in or known someone who has lived in New York, you know that people who live in New York City avoid Times Square at all costs. Yet on Tuesday morning I found myself climbing out...
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