Israel/Palestine Links
Submitted by israelpal_editor on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:37.These are some useful links:
Israel-Palestine Task Force Site
Submitted by israelpal_editor on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:17.
Join us in helping spread the word about our brothers and sisters in this region.
Israel/Palestine
For information on the recent work of the task force, please read and distribute this brochure. The task force will be presenting "Palestine/Israel, a Personal Witness" at the Diocesan Resource Day, this Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Bentley University in Waltham, where a group will present a new program that can be used in churches to facilitate discussion and enable a church to begin its own discernment and education around the issues pertaining to Palestine/Israel. Come join us for our inaugural presentation and take home some tools that might help facilitate discussion in your church.
As many of us know, there is a tremendous need in Palestine in such places as Ramallah. Starting in the summer of 2008, the Rev. Robert Edmunds and his wife Deb will begin serving as the Chaplain to the Bishop and the Bishop's Administrative Assistant, respectively. The Rev. Edmunds will be available to advise churches as they explore ways in which they can engage in God’s mission in the region.
There is a Diocesan Holy Land Committee that is currently undergoing some changes. In the meantime, churches interested in getting involved in mission projects through the Diocese of Jerusalem are encouraged to contact The Rev. Ted Gaiser (tgaiser@diomass.org), who is currently facilitating relationships in Israel & Palestine, The Rev. Robert Edmunds, Chaplain to the Bishop of Jerusalem (bishop@j-diocese.org), or the Diocese of Jerusalem directly at:
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Post Office Box 19122 20 Nablus Road Jerusalem 91191 Telephone: + 972 2 627 1670 Fax: + 972 2 627 3847 e-Mail: info@j-diocese.org (+ General Info.)
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (The Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop) has a great website: http://www.j-diocese.org. The website also contains information about diocesan guesthouses available for pilgrim and mission groups.
The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem is a non-profit, non-political partnership with a mission of nurturing the Church in the Holy Land. Visit the AFEDJ website at: http://www.americanfriends-jerusalem.org/index.html.
Also, be sure to read this thoughtful, detailed testimonial written by a Duke University student of his experiences on a pilgrimage to Israel through St. Georges College, Jerusalem: http://www.duke.edu/~gwc/IsraelTrip.htm.
Israel Palestine Group
Submitted by israelpal_editor on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:11.Pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel 2009
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 15:02.| PROGRAM: | Mission Pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel |
| DATE: | 20 – 30 June 2009 |
| FACILITATORS: | The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris & The Rev. Ted Gaiser |
In support of the Diocesan Mission Strategy goal of every church being in partnership with another church or organization in the Anglican Communion, and in support of further developing our bonds with our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Diocese of Jerusalem, the Diocese is offering an opportunity to participate in a mission pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel. Mission projects will enable participants to develop relationships with Palestinians in Nablus and Ramla. Pilgrimage will include visits to locations such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western (Wailing) Wall, Church of the Nativity, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, the Dome of the Rock, and the Sea of Galilee. Click herefor the complete itinerary (in PDF format).
If you are interested in participating, please submit a letter describing why you want to participate, what you hope to gain from this opportunity, and how you anticipate sharing this experience with your faith community.
It’s anticipated that the overall expense for the mission pilgrimage will be $3,500. Given changes in the airline industry and possible changes to the itinerary, it’s possible the overall cost will shift some, but is not expected to fluctuate significantly. For those concerned about the overall expense, it’s assumed that participants will conduct fundraising (see our fundraising tips and resources on our Leading A Trip page). Options and ideas for fundraising will be discussed in the first group meeting. Given that the purpose of this mission pilgrimage is to develop relationships, it’s also hoped that your respective parish will “sponsor” individuals as mission leaders, providing some funding from mission resources.
All participants are expected to make an initial deposit of $600 with their letter of application by Jan. 15. Deposits are non-refundable. The deposit and letter will serve to secure a place on the trip.
Questions about the Mission Pilgrimage should be directed to the Rev. Ted Gaiser at tgaiser@diomass.org or 617-782-1577. Application material and deposits should be mailed (or emailed) to:
The Rev. Ted Gaiser
The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
138 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111
Palestine/Israel
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 02:36.
Evangelical Home and School in Ramallah, Palestine
Image: Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
Palestine/Israel
As many of us know, there is a tremendous need in Palestine in such places as Ramallah. Starting in the summer of 2008, the Rev. Robert Edmunds and his wife Deb will begin serving as the Chaplain to the Bishop and the Bishop's Administrative Assistant, respectively. The Rev. Edmunds will be available to advise churches as they explore ways in which they can engage in God’s mission in the region.
There is a Diocesan Holy Land Committee that is currently undergoing some changes. In the meantime, churches interested in getting involved in mission projects through the Diocese of Jerusalem are encouraged to contact The Rt. Rev. Gayle Harris (GHarris@diomass.org), who is currently facilitating relationships in Israel & Palestine, The Rev. Robert Edmunds, Chaplain to the Bishop of Jerusalem (bishop@j-diocese.org), or the Diocese of Jerusalem directly at:
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem Post Office Box 19122 20 Nablus Road Jerusalem 91191 Telephone: + 972 2 627 1670 Fax: + 972 2 627 3847 e-Mail: info@j-diocese.org (+ General Info.)
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (The Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani, Bishop) has a great website: http://www.j-diocese.org. The website also contains information about diocesan guesthouses available for pilgrim and mission groups.
The American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem is a non-profit, non-political partnership with a mission of nurturing the Church in the Holy Land. Visit the AFEDJ website at: http://www.americanfriends-jerusalem.org/index.html.
Also, be sure to read this thoughtful, detailed testimonial written by a Duke University student of his experiences on a pilgrimage to Israel through St. Georges College, Jerusalem: http://www.duke.edu/~gwc/IsraelTrip.htm.
