Wider Church Speaks on Israel/Palestine

As we all wrestle with the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine, it is helpful to listen to what the national leadership of our denominations, the United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church USA is saying.

The Common Global Ministries Board of the United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ adopted a statement on November 13, 2022. The statement asserts that “there is no military solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, now or any time.” Further, the statement, “Insists that the current escalation end immediately, that relief supplies and humanitarian aid be provided in ample and sufficient amounts, that the Palestinian people of Gaza be protected from further Israeli military aggression, and that settler violence and Palestinian displacement in the West Bank and Jerusalem end.”

To read the full statement, click here.

The Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church USA, Bronwen Boswell, issued a statement on October 13, 2023. The statement says, “The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands firm in its support of Palestinians and their right to live free in their land, without occupation, aggression, and bloodshed. We support and protect Israel’s right to exist as a free and sovereign nation.” Further, the statement calls for, “…all leaders to immediately put an end to the bloodshed, release those who are captured and held hostage, end the fighting, and open humanitarian corridors to get medical attention to everyone who is in need.”

To read the full statement, click here.

This post will be updated as additional statements are made.