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​2019
​​UMKR Sept-Dec Newsletter:
Black Church Call, Trump's EO, 🎄This Season, South African Methodists,
Church Leaders and members are "all in" for HR 2407, 2020 Trips, and more...See our news & action
Dual Palestine Conferences:
Kairos Palestine's 10th
Anniversary and Sabeel's
International Gathering
The experiences and reflections of
United Methodists who attended these
back-to-back events in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
December 2019 – See their reports
United Methodist Church: Opposing Israeli Settlements since 1976
United Methodist leaders, members appalled by Trump administration’s disregard for international law and human rights, acceptance of crime of colonialism.
November 2019 – See the press release
Kairos Palestine Statement on House Demolitions
Palestinian Christians speak to "hard hearts" as Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes rise; remind Israel it is God's law that truly protects
September 2019 – Read the statement
Jerusalem from the Lens of a Native Son
– Ghettoization and Pauperization
UMKR activist Philip Farah visits his homeland and reports on the dismal transformation he sees in Jerusalem
August 2019 – Read the article
UMC Regional Bodies Adopt 8 Resolutions
Addressing Palestinian Rights
Ethical investing, particularly
regarding government bonds, and the
plight of Palestinian children were the
primary focus of eight resolutions related
to Palestinian rights that United Methodist
annual conferences (regional bodies) in the
United States adopted in May and June 2019.
July 2019 – Read the report
UMKR Responds to GC2019 and Judicial Council Rulings of April 2019
UMKR grieves over exclusionary legislation of GC2019, renews commitment to LYNC Vision, and invites all United Methodists to work for a just peace in the Holy Land.
April 2019 – Read the statement
African Americans Show How Palestinian
Solidarity Is Done
M. Theresa Basile
Reviewing Michelle Alexander's NY Times Op-Ed "Time to Break the Silence on Palestine in the contexts of Black-Palestinian solidarity in recent years and of the praise and denunciations it has received.
January 2019 – Read the article
Time to Break the Silence on Palestine
Michelle Alexander, The NY Times
January 2019 – Author of the
"The New Jim Crow" compares
Martin Luther King's controversial
opposition to the Vietnam War to
the current issues surrounding
support for Palestinian rights,
especially when African Americans take a stand. Describing the changes and challenges in the U.S. public debate - with a mention of the United Methodist Church's divestment from Israeli banks – Alexander identifies Palestinian rights as a cause she cannot ignore in 2019.
January 2019 – See the editorial
Unite to Protect Americans' Right to Boycott
Fifteen faith organizations have issued a statement condemning the current bill in the Senate that would support state legislation penalizing those who support a boycott targeting Israeli human rights abuses. They call on all Americans to contact legislators and urge them to oppose such legislation.
January 2019 – See the statement
2018 Year in Review: UMKR & Partners' News
Our annual "mega edition" of The Response includes
a full review of UMKR activities in the previous year, a selection of the
biggest news from faith communities and other partners, and our top picks of 2018 resources.
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Time for all to stand on the right side of history: Reject the Trump Admin's appalling plan for Israel/Palestine! See the alert
What is happening to Palestinians during
this global health crisis? For our roundup
of news and commentary, CLICK HERE
​​From the Christian community of Palestine, this profound statement of faith and call to action has mobilized Christians worldwide. Learn more
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Michelle Alexander breaks her silence
UMKR has important church legislation that will be considered at GENERAL CONFERENCE. These
resolutions address:
• protecting Palestinian children,
• defending the right to boycott,
• divesting from occupation governments' bonds,
and other timely justice issues.
General Conference is always our BEST OPPORTUNITY to make an impact for Palestinian rights throughout our church, on four continents.
Who Supports BDS?
So many Christian denominations, Israeli & Jewish organizations, businesses, labor unions, and more support boycott and divestment for Palestinian rights. See this list
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​​One of the most hotly debated questions today!HINT: South Africa is NOT the standard under international law. So what is? See the answers
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General Conference has
been postponed until 2021. But our justice legislation for Palestinian rights is still vital and needs your support!
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For Palestinian rights advocates,
opportunities for ACTION and humanitarian AID; for all of us,
resources for personal and community SUPPORT: SEE THESE
Israeli Detention of Children
One of the biggest issues in the Palestinian rights movement, the subject of a groundbreaking bill in Congress. Learn more, find top resources, and opportunities for action. Visit this page
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​​NY Times – Celebrated civil rights leader & author of The New Jim Crow goes on the record: she can't stay silent about Palestinian rights. See the op-ed
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Kairos Palestine's Easter Resource for 2020: Devotional resource for Maundy Thursday through East Sunday Download it
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Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth, to end the Israeli occupation and achieve a just peace in the Holy Land.. UMKR seeks – through nonviolent action and in partnership with Christians in Palestine – freedom, justice, and equality for all Palestinians and Israelis.
Coming Events
UMKR is part of the Love Your Neighbor Coalition (LYNC) and joins LYNC's call for justice in this time of COVID-19.
COVID-19 & PALESTINE:
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​​The Right to Boycott
Our new page presents why and how this basic right of free speech is under attack acroos the US, Europe and beyond, and how we can take action to protect democratic freedoms. See it now
General Conference 2020
UMKR needs your support for our work to continue
You can find descriptions of each of the
following events at our Events Page. Or visit
the websites of each one, with the links below.
UNITED STATES
American Muslims for Palestine
AMP Advocacy Day 2020
22-24 March 2020 • Washington DC
POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Learn more: ampalestine.org/projects/palestine-advocacy-day-training Register: ampalestine.org/events/palestine-advocacy-day-2020-march-22-24
PALESTINE
7Amleh
PDAF: Palestine Digital Activism Forum 2020
Digitalizing Palestine, Between Threats and Opportunities
24-27 March 2020 • launches in Ramallah, West Bank; 12 locations, including onlineNOW ONLY A DIGITAL EVENT
Learn more: 7amleh.org/2020/02/12/registration-for-the-palestine-digital-activism-forum-is-open/
UNITED STATES
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2020
Imagine! God’s Earth and People Restored
24-27 April 2020 • Arlington, VA and Washington DC
Learn more: advocacydays.org/2020-imagine-gods-earth-people-restored THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
PALESTINE
Sabeel Young Adult International Gathering
17-25 June 2020 • Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth
Learn more: sabeel.org/2020/02/05/sabeel-1st-young-adult-gathering
UNITED STATES
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Advocacy Summit: Equal in God’s Eyes: Human Rights & Dignity
for All in Israel/Palestine
21-23 June 2020 • Washington DC AND Alexandria, VA
Learn more: cmep.org/summit2020/
NOW A DIGITAL EVENT
UNITED STATES
Friends of Sabeel North America - FOSNA
Counter CUFI 2020; protest at annual gathering of
Christians United for Israeli (CUFI)
28-29 June 2020 • Washington DC
Learn more: www.fosna.org/countercufi