For the Peace of Jerusalem Conference
May 6-8, 2007 in Washington DC
Churches for Middle East Peace
www.cmep.org
National City Christian Church
14th and Massachusetts Ave., NW
and the
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
222 E. Capitol Street
May 6-8, 2007 in Washington DC
Churches for Middle East Peace www.cmep.org
National City Christian Church
14th and Massachusetts Ave., NW
and the
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
222 E. Capitol Street
Join Middle East peace advocates from across the country and a range of Christian churches to: learn about the current issues related to Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking and the sharing of Jerusalem; and lobby Congress with up-to-date, specific talking points designed to make your voice heard.
At the CMEP conference, church leaders, issue analysts, policy experts and government officials will provide important insights and updates and prepare conference participants to meet with elected officials.
Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of 22 U.S. churches and church-related organizations, is positioned to guide church members and clergy in effective advocacy grounded in the principles of our faith. CMEP will help arrange your meetings with your Representative and Senators.
REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00
SCHEDULE
Sunday evening
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Opening Program: “Christians Call for a Shared Jerusalem”
Monday
- Plenary panels, luncheon with speaker, workshops, preparation for advocacy
- Wine and cheese reception with invited Washington guests and colleagues
- Evening denominational gatherings
Tuesday
- Lobby Day on Capitol Hill
For registration information, schedule updates and housing information, see www.cmep.org.
For the Peace of Jerusalem Conference Flier For the Peace of Jerusalem Conference Schedule Churches for Middle East Peace
Formed in 1984, Churches for Middle East Peace is a Washington-based program of the Alliance of Baptists, American Friends Service Committee, Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Armenian Orthodox Church, Catholic Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Institutes, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, Church World Service, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Franciscan Friars OFM (English Speaking Conference, JPIC Council), Friends Committee on National Legislation, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Maryknoll Missioners, Mennonite Central Committee, Moravian Church in America, National Council of Churches, Presbyterian Church (USA), Reformed Church in America, Unitarian Universalist Association, United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church (GBCS & GBGM)