Just Peace Task Force report to 43rd General Council
March 8, 2022
Reports and statements from the 2022 43rd UCC General Council regarding Israel and Palestine
The United Church of Canada’s 44th General Council will consider a number of reports and proposals. Among these is GCE04 Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity from the Executive of the 43rd General Council following up on the report received from the Just Peace Task Group entitled “In Support of Just Peace in Palestine and Israel: A Call to Costly Solidarity.” Here is a message from the UCC on the 'Just Peace' report.
There are a number of other documents to share with you including a response from Canadian rabbis:
Responding to our global partner Kairos Palestine
Just Peace in Israel and Palestine: A call to costly solidarity and a related proposal
A living commitment to the Kairos Palestine "Cry for Hope"
A Rabbinical statement on the United Church of Canada proposals
GSJ is convening a study group to review this report. Contact Teresa or the office to get involved.
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"Voices from Gaza: Witnessing genocide, Surviving and Hope" with Prof. Iyas Salim Abu-hajiar. Join us in person or online at 10:30 am.
"Were not our hearts burning within us?" Join us on the figurative Road to Emmaus this Sunday, April 19, in person or online at 10:30 am.
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Hey - this tomb is empty! Please join us in celebration this Sunday at 10:30 in person or online !
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"All or none: Christians, Jews, and Muslims support Justice, Love, and Peace."
"You can follow every rule—and still miss the heart of God."
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Not because we had plenty. But because we shared what we had.