Keep Hope Alive Campaign 2024
Please type “Keep Hope Alive” in the Special Designation box.
In the midst of this past year of genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza, and war in the West Bank and beyond, the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have sought to find creative ways to be in solidarity with our Palestinian partners.
Keep Hope Alive for Palestinian partners this October 21-25, 2024, by participating in advocacy opportunities, supporting partners responding to the recent escalation in violence, and accompanying partners into a future of peace with justice for all who live in the region.
The Disciples and UCC have appealed for the support of our partners in the Middle East as they respond to the needs of their communities during this current crisis. Please consider supporting their continued witness among the most vulnerable. You can read more about our responses (including advocacy opportunities) to the current crisis on our webpage.
Our week of solidarity and education will include the following opportunities to learn and engage.
| Monday, October 21 |
Welcome and Introduction
Our goal this week is to raise enough to plant 500 trees! Will you help us reach that goal? You can donate to the Keep Hope Alive Olive Tree Planting Campaign of the Joint Advocacy Initiative of the East Jerusalem YMCA and the YWCA of Palestine. Gifts can be made online. Please type “Keep Hope Alive” in the Special Designation box.
| Tuesday, October 22 |
Resiliency of Palestinian Culture
The Palestinian people have a rich, deep, resilient history that many of us have not had the pleasure of witnessing. Learn about different facets of the Palestinian culture today!
YWCA of Palestine artisan olive wood items for sale
Suggested books
| Wednesday, October 23 |
Alternative Advocacy
Start the process of learning how to use our money to invest in a just world for all. Register now for today’s Wednesdays with the World webinar, “Our Economic Leverage,” from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern.
Read our resource on using economic leverage and share it with others.
| Thursday, October 24 |
Take Action
October 3rd Thursday Action Alert: Call on the US Congress to Block Sales of Military Aid to Israel; Ask candidates for elected office about how they will approach the war in the Middle East
Attend the Nurture the Soul webinar “Christian Zionism in Our Churches” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern to learn about the ideological and theological framework that has contributed to worsening conditions on the ground over the last century. Register now.
| Friday, October 25 |
Prayers of Hope for Peace
While we accompany our Palestinian partners in grief and sorrow, we hold firm in our faith, persevering in our efforts, knowing that our God wants peace and justice for us all. Our UCC and Disciples leaders have shared prayers for a just world for all that exudes peace. We welcome you to read these prayers and then take a moment out of your day to pray about this and decide on an action for yourself as you enter the next week and continue to work for a just world for all.
- Prayer from the United Church of Christ General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
- Prayer from the President of Disciples Overseas Ministries and Co-Executive of Global Ministries, Rev. Dr. LaMarco Cable
- Prayer from the Acting Associate General Minister of the UCC and Co-Executive of Global Ministries, Rev. Shari Prestemon
Help us reach our goal of planting 500 olive trees by donating to the Keep Hope Alive Olive Tree Planting Campaign of the Joint Advocacy Initiative of the East Jerusalem YMCA and the YWCA of Palestine. Gifts can be made online. Please type “Keep Hope Alive” in the Special Designation box.
Please type “Keep Hope Alive” in the Special Designation box.