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Conference Committee: UNYAC Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel, Local Churches Financial Implications: None Brief Rationale: Whereas Christians in the Holy Land have issued an urgent call to Christians, churches and ecumenical institutions ” to engage in a process of study, reflection and confession concerning the historic and systemic deprivation of the rights of the Palestinian people, and the use of the Bible by many to justify and support this oppression.” (Cry for Hope: A Call to Decisive Action, Public Launch: 1st July 2020) and Whereas we cannot serve God while remaining silent about the oppression of the Palestinian people and Whereas struggling for a future based on human rights, liberty, and justice for all people in the Holy Land is especially crucial now and Whereas we must say “no” to apartheid as the governing principle in the Holy Land. (described as Israeli government control from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea in “This Is Apartheid,” B’Tselem – The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, Report Jan. 12, 2021). Therefore, be it resolved that each delegate take this message back to their home church, and Therefore, be it resolved that each church in the UNYAC find a way to: x Engage in study and discussion of “Cry for Hope” (available www.cryforhope.org) x Oppose the equating of criticism of Israel’s unjust actions with anti-Semitism x Come and see the reality in the Holy Land or invite people who have been on a justice trip to share with your congregation. Therefore, be it resolved that any church feeling a need for additional resources, feel free to contact Rev. Gary Doupe, retired (gdoupe@stny.rr.com) for further suggested resources. Date of Submission: March 9, 2021 Submitted By: Leah Mae Carlisle, Co-Chair UNYAC Task Force on PWJ in Palestine/Israel 437Lachenauer Drive Watertown, NY 13601 315-778-7511 leahtomc@gmail.com Asbury UMC, Watertown
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Linda Bergh, Co-Chair UNYAC Task Force on PWJ in Palestine/Israel 116 Edna Road Syracuse, NY 13205 315-492-8507 lindagarybergh@gmail.com Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse
