2019
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.
A New Co-Chair for UMKR
August 2019 – See the announcement
UMKR Responds to GC2019 and Judicial Council Rulings of April 2019
April 2019 – See the statement
2018
UMKR Condemns Israel’s Apartheid Law
July 2018 – See the press release
UMKR Condemns Israel's Response to the Great March of Return 2018
June 2018 – See it here
BDS movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
February 2018 – Read more and take action to support the nomination
2017
United Methodists and broad faith coalition publish full page ad,
call on Americans to protect First Amendment rights
November 2017
United Methodists in U.S. defend the right to boycott and divest
July 2017
Resource: Legislative successes at 2017 Annual Conferences
Listing resolutions adopted and actions taken, by resolution and by region
July 2017
Twelve United Methodist Missionaries Write to Donald Trump
Open letter opposes moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
February 2017
UMKR welcomes new United Methodist investment fund
Notes the need to apply long-standing church policy on Israeli occupation to other church funds
April 2017
2016
UMKR commends UNSC Resolution, US role in its passage, and Kerry's statement
December 2016
UMKR questions Israeli crackdown on humanitarian aid
August 2016
United Methodist General Conference calls on Israel to end unjust practices
May 2016
Caterpillar has NOT adopted the Ruggie Principles
April 2016
United Methodist pension fund excludes and divests of Israeli banks
January 2016
2015
UMKR celebrates boycott success in Palestinian territories
October 2015
Eight more annual conferences call for divestment
July 2015
UMKR welcomes new investment fund, while noting problems
January 2015
2014
United Methodist Church Divests G4S
June 2014
2013
UMKR Leader Receives National Award from US Campaign
September 2013
More United Methodists Divest from Israeli Occupation
June 2013
2012
UMKR Supports 15 Christian Leaders' Letter: Review U.S. Military Aid to Israel
November 2012
Energized by General Conference
May 2012
Announcing JVP Rabbinical Council Support
April 2012
UMKR Response to Pension Board's Resolution
March 2012
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General Conference
United Methodists are responding to Kairos Palestine: A Moment of Truth ,a statement of faith and urgent call to action from Christians in Palestine. UMKR seeks, through nonviolent means and in partnership with Palestinian Christians, freedom, justice and equality for all Palestinians and Israelis.
UMKR needs your support
General Conference 2020 has been
scheduled for Aug-Sept 2022. Our justice legislation is still vital & needs
YOUR support! LEARN MORE:
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for our work to continue.
An Urgent Appeal
from UMKR
Right now, UMKR has important church resolutions for GENERAL CONFERENCE,
MAY 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, resolutions on:
• protecting Palestinian children,
• defending the right to boycott,
•divesting from occupation governments' bonds, and other timely justice issues.
We also have BIG PLANS for educating A
LOT of people throughout our church about Palestinian rights, with literature, displays, events, meals, and witness actions!
With very limited resources, UMKR has made
a BIG impact in the global United Methodist Church! Groundbreaking divestment and boycott actions by the UMC would never have happened withoutUMKR's advocacy AND all the extraordinary partners and allies who helped us.
GC 2020 is our BEST OPPORTUNITY to once again make an impact for Palestinian rights throughout our denomination, on four continents.
But if we are to succeed advocating for justice
with over 5000 United Methodists who come to General Conference from around the world...
WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP,
IN THE WINTER AND SPRING OF 2020!
Please give as generously as you can, and know that whatever you are able to give
will be gratefully appreciated.
EVERY DONATION – large, medium, or small –
makes a difference in our work!
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