Listen. Learn. Lean into Peace.
How did we get here? It starts with Abraham, Sarah and Hagar. It starts with ancient promises of land and identity. The story includes ongoing struggles for power and ongoing yearnings for peace.
Come listen to stories that instruct us, come listen for the heartbreaking yearnings of Jews and Palestinians. Come pray with Rev. Dr. Jacqui, a universalist Christian who believes in love. Period. Who honors all the journeys. Who is, like you, a student trying to understand this moment, and how to work across faiths to make it better.
We must listen, learn, lean into peace. AND our prayers and actions matter.
One of the ways we’re nurturing peace is by hosting a series of public conversations, with folks whose voices should be heard more widely: Peace Talks — a noun and a verb.
We are taking a brief hiatus for the Christmas holidays, but we will be back with more conversations in the new year.
Watch previous conversations at the link below, to move beyond social media sound bytes into the nuance about this conflict, so we can all know more and be better advocates for peace.
Listen. Learn. Lean into Peace. Playlist
Advocate for Peace
Contact your representative. Ask them to demand a ceasefire, and work diplomatically to release all hostages.
Resources for Further Learning
Comprehensive Timeline with Details and Analysis
Epic Encounters Culture, Media, and U.S. Interests in the Middle East since 1945
Palestine: A 4000 Year History
Humanitarian Aid Funds
Donations to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Donations to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund