 |  | November 24th Update Bulletin Though we may be weary, we must continue with urgency towards a ceasefire and peace. | | | | | |  | White House Candlelight Vigil: On November 20, CMEP alongside over 25 partner organizations joined in prayer at the White House Candlelight Prayer Vigil about the release of 50 hostages and a parallel prisoner exchange, in addition to the desperately needed few days cessation of violence. Thank you for all who joined live; our permit for extra equipment was denied for the live-stream, however the professional edited video is now available. You can watch the entire prayer vigil on our YouTube page now, or read our most up-to-date press release about the vigil. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | Take Action by Calling Congress Join CMEP Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Relations Kyle Cristofalo to be briefed on what's happening on Capitol Hill, to learn "how" to call your members, to ask questions about advocacy, and be encouraged in collective advocacy as we call for a Ceasefire Now! | | | | | |  | Pray: Churches for Middle East Peace invites you to pray for peace in light of recent events in Gaza, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Register to join us next Wednesday. | | |  | Join us Thursdays for the Weekly Briefing 10 - 10:30 am EST: Hear from CMEP Staff and other experts on the matter as we work to summarize what you need to know into a 30-minute live report. Register Now. | | |  | Give: Donate to partner with CMEP and amplify voices of peace as we increase our advocacy, education, and outreach efforts in this critical time. Donate Now. | | | | | |  | Advent Ceasefire Prayer Chains: Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) in an advent practice this year focused on praying for and calling for a ceasefire to the violence between Israel and Hamas. Create a "paper advent chain" that will guide you through daily calls in pursuit of peace this Advent season as we observe the spiritual season of waiting and longing for the coming of the Prince of Peace. There are options available for individuals and families as well as for churches and larger groups. Click here to learn more and download your advent ceasefire chain packet. | | | | |  | Final Chance: Advent 2023: In Everlasting Light, Justice Shines In this time of tragedy in Palestine and Israel, join CMEP in lamenting for the region this Advent season. Devotions will be posted on this page and through the Prayers for Peace (P4P) blog as they’re released. Click here to subscribe. If you would like to order a print-on-demand booklet of all of the devotions, this link will direct you to where you may purchase one copy or a copy for your entire Bible study group! | | | | | | | | | | | | In November, there were three Father Drew Christiansen Lecture events sponsored by the CMEP Catholic Advisory Council (CAC) and the Bethlehem University Development Foundation. - On November 13, Julie Shoemaker Cohen hosted (virtually) Palestinian Christian Bernard Sabella at Scranton University and participants had the opportunity to participate in a question and answer. That event can be viewed here.
- On November 15. CMEP's executive director hosted a webinar discussion called "Israel-Palestine: Recent Developments, Difficulties Ahead." Guests included: Palestinian Christian Nabeela Barbari and Father Elias Mallon of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). The conversation focused heavily on the current realities now more than a month into Israel's war against Hamas and the effects on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. View the webinar here.
- The third event at Notre Dame University was co-hosted by the Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion and was facilitated by Sir Jeff Abood, chair of the CMEP Catholic Advisory Council, and also featured Bernard Sabella. Read more about this event here.
| | | | | | | | God, Israel & Gaza Nov. 18th Conversation CMEP’s executive director joined Dave Gibbons, Shane Claiborne, and Palestinian Christians Munther Isaac and Shireen Awad in a webinar conversation about God, Israel, and Gaza on November 18, 2023. A moving and challenging discussion compelling Americans to take responsibility for the role that we have to play in bringing an end to the ongoing bombing of Gaza while calling for immediate and adequate humanitarian assistance and release of the hostages. | | | | | | | | | CMEP Partners: CMEP is grateful for our partnership with the Bethlehem University Development Foundation and had the opportunity last week to partner with them on some events around the current crisis in Gaza and Palestine. Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, CMEPs executive director, and Kyle Cristofalo, head of DC Advocacy met with His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio in the United States, and discussed His Holiness Pope Francis’ vision and exhortations toward peace. | | | | | | | | | Contact Us Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)
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