May 2025: Young Adult Delegation to the Holy Land
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Tiburon, California and the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem (together with FOSNA) are partnering to host a trip to the Holy Land in May 2025.
Sabeel has been around since the early 1990s and have hosted numerous international groups every year since. Sabeel’s staff continues to be made up of local Christians, born and/or raised, in the area. They’re taking care of all the logistics to ensure our safety which they’re clearly qualified and experienced at doing. They’ll also help ensure a genuine exchange where our service aligns with the requests of local communities. We’ll have time to serve, listen, break bread together, worship, pray, and learn.
Here are the details . . .
What: Holy Land Mission Trip
Where: (arriving/departing) Ben Gurion Airport, then throughout Israel and Palestine (the West Bank)
When: Tuesday, 5/20 - Wednesday, 5/28
Who: Ages 19 - 26Cost: $2300 (all-inclusive - includes airfare, lodging, meals, supplies, etc.)
We're so glad you're interested and here! For decades the struggle for justice, peace, and reconciliation in the Holy Land has been a central focus, and since October 7, 2023 it has drawn even more of our attention. Many of us have been learning about the situation and praying for the people affected. Some have taken to the streets and stood up to defend their family and friends with personal connections. There have been encampments, worship rallies, and other forms of solidarity.
What if we stop talking about Israelis and Palestinians and start listening to them? What if we broke bread together? What if we served, prayed, and worshiped together, side by side?
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." -Matthew 5:9
Join us for an ecumenical mission trip sponsored by our sisters and brothers in Christ at the Sabeel Center in Jerusalem. We've been asked to help with some home repairs, moving, and agricultural work. Maybe even more importantly we will take ample time to visit with and listen to various people, born and raised in the area, who are working on a just peace in the region.
Here's how it will work:
Step 1 - Complete this application
Step 2 - We schedule a call with you to talk about the trip, hear your hopes, and talk about preparation.
Step 3 - Start your fundraising efforts (we will help provide materials)
Step 4 - Deposit of $250 is due February 28
Step 5 - Put you in touch with Sabeel for flight arrangements
Step 6 - Final payment of $2300 is due April 30
Step 7 - Receive final trip documents
Step 8 - Pack, pray and we'll see you in Tel Aviv!
NOTE - We will have 2-3 Zoom meetings to meet one another, talk about the work, pray together, and prepare our hearts for respectful service.
QUESTIONS - Maybe you'd like to discuss this very unique opportunity with someone first. Please contact Jeff@WPCTiburon.org to schedule a time to chat!