Palestinian Justice Newsletter June

Posted by on June 12, 2024

Upcoming Mennonite Action Network Events

We are excited to share several upcoming action events from the Mennonite Action Network. We are eager to see the On Earth Peace constituency become a part of this movement and find connection between members of On Earth Peace and Mennonite Action Network.

Mennonite Action June Mass Call on Christian Zionism

Join Mennonite Action's next mass call on June 20th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Our monthly theme will be Christian Zionism. Register here.

March to D.C. Peace Schools One and Two

Join Mennonite Action coordinators for an in-depth virtual training preparing participants to march from Harrisonburg, VA to Washington D.C. on June 24th at 8:15 pm EST or June 26th at 8:15 pm EST.

DC Action

July 28th-30th, Mennonite Action Network constituents will meet in Washington D.C. to oppose U.S. support of the attacks on Gaza and promote an alternate theology to Christians United for Israel, which will have its annual conference that weekend. More information to come soon.

Photo from DC Brethren & Mennonite Collective Action.

Find an Action Event Near You

Online

Event: Weekly PSA: Palestine Solidarity Announcements

Date: Fridays at 3:00 pm EST

Description: As a mass movement works tirelessly to end the genocide in Gaza, CPE, Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance and the Anti-Police Terror Project are hosting weekly “PSAs”–Palestine Solidarity Announcements. These calls are a space to provide weekly updates on what’s happening in Palestine, the most recent calls to action, and ways organizers, activists and other community members can join the ongoing solidarity work for Palestine in the Bay Area and beyond. Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education, and Anti Police-Terror Project.

Event: The Stones Cry Out Virtual Delegation: "Maintaining the Momentum, Mobilizing for Change"

Date: June 5th and June 12th at 1:00 pm EST

Description: (ICMEP) The second Stones Cry Out Delegation will be held virtually focusing primarily on reinforcing and expanding the contacts we established on Capitol Hill, the State Department, in the Washington DC church community, and beyond. Our goal is to rally a broad spectrum of church leaders, PIN groups, and their allies across the US to exert political pressure on our government to reverse its course of unconditional support of Israel and to advocate for full civil, political, and human rights for Palestinians in their land. Throughout the summer, we will hold a series of webinars with important Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars, activists, and NGO leaders, then gather in Washington DC during the week of September 23-27.

The webinars will focus on context, strategy, leveraging, and messaging with members of Congress, the State Department, and the Administration. At this date, we have confirmation from the following interviewees: Rifat Kassis, Munther Isaac, Sam Bahour, Issa Amro, Omar Haramy, Ali Abunimah, Mads Gilbert, Neve Gordon, Huwaida Arraf, Josh Ruebner, Wendell Griffen, David Wildman, Jonathan Kuttab, and Mark Braverman, and more still to come! Register here for the June 5th webinar and here for the June 20th webinar.

Midwest

Event: Rally in Support of Gaza

Date: The third Thursday of the month, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Location: River Avenue at Centennial Park Holland, MI

Description: We believe a ceasefire is necessary for the health and well-being of BOTH Israelis and Palestinians. This rally is in support of equal human rights for everyone in Israel and Palestine, and against the use of violence by anyone. Join us, spread the word, and invite your friends! Take a stand…. for peace! Rally peacefully in support of a ceasefire in Gaza!

New York

Event: An Ecumenical Service of Prayer for the Holy Land

Date: June 8th at 11:30 am

Location: Church of the Ascension in Manhattan

Description: Join us in-person at the Church of the Ascension in Manhattan on June 8th, at 11:30 a.m. for an ecumenical service of prayer for the Holy Land. Rev. Munther Isaac will be preaching via Zoom and service will be a blended Lutheran and Episcopal liturgy thanks to Pastor Khader Khalilia and Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell. The offering plate will go to Al Ahli hospital in Gaza, and we'll have a bulletin with space to attach lots more information and action items. Cosponsored by Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) and the New York State Council of Churches. Learn more here.

Event: An Ecumenical Service of Prayer for the Holy Land

Date: June 8th at 11:30 am

Location: The Church of the Ascension in Manhattan

Description: Join us in-person at the Church of the Ascension in Manhattan on June 8th, at 11:30 a.m. for an ecumenical service of prayer for the Holy Land.

Rev. Munther Isaac will be preaching via Zoom and service will be a blended Lutheran and Episcopal liturgy thanks to Pastor Khader Khalilia and Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell.

The offering plate will go to Al Ahli hospital in Gaza, and we'll have a bulletin with space to attach lots more information and action items.

Cosponsored by Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) and the New York State Council of Churches.

The DMV

Event: Protest at the White House

Date: June 8th at 12:00 pm

Location: The White House

Description: June 8 marks eight months of US-Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people, and marks the 54th anniversary of the occupation of Gaza.

A month ago, Biden said that the invasion of Rafah was a red line. But now, the invasion of Rafah has continued for weeks, has expanded to the entire Gaza Strip, Biden’s red line is nowhere to be seen. Instead of following through and stopping military aid to Israel, Biden has authorized billions more in weapons shipments to be used to kill and massacre Palestinians.

Biden can’t draw the line, but we can. On June 8, we will come together from across the country and surround the White House. Wearing red, and raising our demands high, we will show the world that we are the red line. We demand an immediate ceasefire, an immediate end to the siege on Gaza, the freedom of all Palestinian prisoners, and an end to the occupation of Palestine. Learn more here.

Event: Christians for a Free Palestine National Action

Date: July 28th-July 30th

Location: Washington D.C.

Description: SAVE THE DATE: Join us in Washington DC to counter Christian Zionism and take action as Christians for a Free Palestine. More details and registration to come soon!

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