The United Church of Christ, at its General Synod 27 held from June 26-30, 2009, in Grand Rapids, MI, dealt extensively with issues pertaining to the Middle East.  Two resolutions were adopted, one on the situation of Iraqi refugees and one expressing friendship and solidarity with the people of Iran, were adopted with overwhelming support.  You may access these resolutions through the following links:

On the Situation of Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced
Solidarity and Friendship with Iran

Mr. Samer Laham, representing the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (Damascus, Syria), and the Middle East Council of Churches, addressed the plenary in support of the resolution on Iraqi Refugees.  Click here to read his statement.

The UCNews covered these resolutions during Synod.  Stories are available through the following links:

"Synod expresses concern for Iraqi refugees," Written by J. Martin Bailey
"UCC Synod reaches out to people of Iran," Written by J. Martin Bailey

The UCNews also covered the visits of the two international guests of the Middle East and Europe office of Global Ministries, the Rev. Dale Rominger, from the United Reformed Church (UK), and Mr. Samer Laham, from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (Damascus, Syria).  Those stories are here:

"The Comma crosses the pond," Written by W. Evan Golder
"UCC helps Syrian partner serve Iraqi refugees," Written by Martin Mailey (see p. 4 of the linked General Synod Bulletin)