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Mennonite Church USA statement calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
November 15, 2023 We lament. We deeply grieve the pain and fear caused by the loss of lives in Palestine and Israel since October 7, 2023. We cry from the depths of our souls, knowing that 4 out of 10 of these deaths are children, like the ones Jesus called to his knee. We recognize…
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Church of the Brethren: Seeking peace in Israel and Palestine: A Mission and Ministry Board statement
October 21, 2023 “A voice was heard in Ramah,wailing and loud lamentation,Rachel weeping for her children;she refused to be consoled,because they are no more” (Matthew 2:18, NRSVue). The Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren expresses grief and compassion for all who have lost loved ones in the violence in Israel and…
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Quaker organizations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza
October 17, 2023 Quakers believe in the sacred worth of each person and stand against violence in all its forms. As Quaker organizations, we mourn all lives lost and lament with everyone who is suffering. We grieve for those in Israel and Palestine who have lost precious lives. We pray with those waiting for the…