Urgent Action Alert, KUMI NoW!
Take it to the Pews. Our churches and meetings are complicit; they don’t have to be.
We need to do all we can to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Please direct your attention to your churches, urging them to call for an immediate ceasefire. You can send a letter, based on the following template, call them, and sign the petitions below yourself.
A Call To Repentance: https://www.change.org/p/an-open-letter-from-palestinian-christians-to-western-church-leaders-and-theologians
Palestinian Christian Appeal - Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza: https://www.change.org/p/palestinian-christian-appeal-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza?signed=true
Sample letter:
Dear [Church Institution/Body's Name],
I hope this message finds you well. We are writing to humbly request your institution's support to the principles of justice, compassion, and peacemaking in the context of Palestine-Israel.
I am referring to the recent open letter issued by Palestinian Christians, which addresses the ongoing suffering in Palestine-Israel, the silence of the Western Church, and the distorted moral judgment by uncritically supporting Israel.
This letter (https://www.change.org/p/an-open-letter-from-palestinian-christians-to-western-church-leaders-and-theologians), signed by twelve Palestinian Christian organizations, voices concern about the suffering of Palestinian civilians and the ongoing Israeli systematic oppression of Palestinians. It expresses dismay at the silence of many church leaders and theologians in the face of these challenges and condemns the refusal of some Western Christians to condemn the unlawful actions of Israel against the Palestinian people, particularly those in Gaza. More recently, Palestinian Christians released the following statement (https://www.change.org/p/palestinian-christian-appeal-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza?signed=true) asking for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
I believe that your endorsement and distribution of these open letters could make a meaningful contribution to support the efforts to stop the suffering in the Holy Land. By supporting this initiative, you would be joining a global community of Christians who are seeking an equitable resolution to a long-standing history of violence.
We kindly request that your organization consider the following actions:
1. Sign the Open Letters: By adding your institution's name to the list of signatories.
2. Distribute the Letters: Share the letter within your church community, with other church institutions, and through your communication channels. This will help raise awareness and encourage more to sign.
3. Take Action: Facilitate platforms for Palestinian Christian voices to be shared amongst your Church network and congregation.
If you have any questions or need further information regarding the open letter or how to sign it, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
We encourage you to also share the petition and letters on social media. Use the hashtags #KumiNow, #Gaza, #Palestine, and #CeasefireNOW