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August 2020

 

What's Happening | Upcoming & Recent

Our Faith Our Vote Webinar:

Kyle Cristofalo, CMEP's Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Relations, spoke on a webinar sponsored by the United Church of Christ as part of their 2020 "Our Faith Our Vote Education Series." Kyle provided an update regarding HR 2407, Congresswoman Betty McCollum's legislation on the treatment of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention as well as on the impact on annexation on human rights.You can watch the video now!

#ChurchesAgainstAnnexation - The Campaign Continues!

Israel is considering whether to annex large parts of the West Bank, with the U.S. government supporting and coordinating the annexation. What does this mean? How will this impact the daily lives of Palestinians and the prospect for peace? We are committed to providing you up-to-date information and opportunities to get involved.

Join us in posting #ChurchesAgainstAnnexation on your social media. Tag @ChurchesforMEP on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and post your pictures with the campaign hashtag. Be sure to tag your members of Congress!

Watch Now: Equal in God's Eyes: CMEP's 2020 Advocacy Summit:

Did you know that you can watch CMEP's 2020 annual advocacy summit from your home? One benefit to having a zoom summit in June is that we were able to record the keynote speakers and panels from Equal in God's Eyes. Now you can watch the videos, too!

101: Grassroots Activism Guide:

Advocating for a peaceful end to the conflict can seem like a daunting task, but you do have the power to enact change. From meeting with your congressional representatives to writing a letter to the editor in your local newspaper, there are many steps you can take to be an advocate.

The Search for Peace & Justice in the Holy Land: A Small Group Curriculum

As fall approaches, we know you might not be able to gather in person for small group meetings. Fortunately, CMEP's small group study can be done online! Learn more about the curriculum and how you and your small group can implement it from your individual homes today!

 
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