The Disciples and UCC Address the Crisis in the Middle East

Stay up to date on how the Disciples and UCC are responding to the crisis in the Middle East including statements, action alerts, appeals, and prayers.
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Daily Devotional for Small Group Discussion: Look at God!

Discussion Questions  God has helped God’s own child, Israel, a memorial to God’s mercy, just as God said to our mothers and fathers, to [Hagar and] and Sarah and Abraham, to their descendants forever. – Luke 1:54–55 (as translated in…

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A just world begins with justice— we commit to supporting and living practices that are grounded in justice within our congregations, communities, governing bodies, networked partnerships, relationships and beyond. When love becomes the lens through which we see the world, justice is possible.

Action Alerts: Help Us Make Meaningful Change

We are all still reeling from the reports of tragic loss of life and continued atrocities taking place in Israel and Gaza. As we mourn, and pray for those who have lost loved ones, we must call on policymakers to support a Just Peace.

Urge Congress to call on the administration to expedite protections and critical supports, including visa processing and access to resettlements, for Afghan refugees.

Contact your State Senators to urge them to defend our democracy by supporting the For The People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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Recent UCC News from Around the World

Churches for Middle East Peace: Ceasefire only way to prevent further death and destruction

The following statement was issued Dec. 2 by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which…

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Abolition Advent Calendar offers reflections, practices to support freedom for all bodies

Now that Advent is here, prepare for some movement. This year’s Abolition Advent Calendar…

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At U.N. commemoration, Makari condemns ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians

On a day marked for international solidarity with Palestinian people, the United Church of…

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