Sabeel
Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Sabeel is…
an international peace movement initiated by Palestinian Christians who seek a just peace as defined by international law and existing United Nations resolutions.
Sabeel promotes theological, moral, and legal principles for peace as outlined in the Kairos Palestine document.
Sabeel is a grassroots movement striving to develop a spirituality based on justice, peace, nonviolence, liberation, and reconciliation.
Sabeel works to promote a more accurate awareness of the heritage and witness of Palestinian Christians.
Sabeel: Palestinian Liberation Theology in Action
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International Conference
Dig Deeper; Build Solidarity
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Weekly Online Service
Every Thursday, the Heart of Sabeel
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Kumi Now
Every Tuesday, including Actions
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Witness & Solidarity Tours
Come & See; Go & Tell
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Wave of Prayer
Every Friday, Multiple Languages
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Cornerstone Magazine
Liberating Theology
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Pal Actions
Find an Action; List an Action.
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Publications
Palestinian Liberation Theology
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Weekly Newsletter
Stay Informed
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Annual Report 2023
Liberation Theology in Action
Where did Sabeel come from?
The Sabeel movement grew out of a struggle to interpret scripture in light of the Palestinian experience under occupation. As local Christians studied together, they forged a Palestinian version of liberation theology, which upholds the Gospel call for freedom from political, social, and economic oppression.
The Rev. Naim Stifan Ateek, an Anglican pastor and indigenous Palestinian, worked with other Christian and Jewish theologians, clergy, and lay people to create an organization supporting this movement. In 1993 they agreed to call it Sabeel, drawing on an Arabic word, which means “the way” but can also signify a “spring” or “channel” of living water.
Sabeel today has two offices in East Jerusalem. It strives for a spirituality based on justice, peace, nonviolence, liberation, and reconciliation, and it promotes a more accurate awareness of Palestinian Christians.
The Sabeel Prayer
Merciful and loving God, we give you thanks for the many blessings you have so graciously given us. Thank you for your presence and guidance as we walk the way of peace. Bless the work of Sabeel and its friends, local and international. Guide its ecumenical, interfaith, and justice ministries. Grant us all the courage to confront oppression. Strengthen our commitment to the work of justice, peace, and reconciliation among all people and especially between Palestinians and Israelis. Help us all to see your image in one another. Empower us to stand up for truth and to respect the dignity of every human being. And to you alone be glory and honor now and forever. Amen.
Mission: To strive towards theological liberation through instilling the Christian faith in the daily lives of those who suffer under occupation, violence, injustice, and discrimination.
Vision: To see local Christians inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ stand for the oppressed, work for justice, and engage in peace-building.
