Presbyterian Mission Agency

A letter from Kate Taber serving in Israel-Palestine

July 2015 - Words of hope

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead… (1 Peter 1:3).

Dear friends,

In late April, 11 Presbyterians from all over the United States visited the Holy Land on a trip sponsored by World Mission. The goal of the trip was to visit mission partners of the PC(USA) in Israel-Palestine and learn about the context in which they live. In this land, where no forebears of the PC(USA) came to set up any institutions, our partners are varied. We prioritize relationships with the indigenous Christians, and in particular the Protestants like the Palestinian Lutheran and Anglican churches. Beyond that, we seek relationship with people or groups whose active work is in line with our denomination's stances and values and whose work can be a resource to ours. Thus we also connect with Israelis and Palestinians of all and no faith backgrounds who are working in various ways for a just peace, against poverty, for human rights, etc.

What We Do

About the International Peacemaker Program

SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 17, 2016

DATES for THE 2016 PEACEMAKERS

Peacemakers will be available for visits this year between September 23 - October 17.  Before and after their itineration they will gather in Louisville at the Presbyterian Mission Agency for orientation and debriefing. 

Visits from International Peacemakers to hosting mid-councils and institutions generally last 3-5 days, excluding travel days.   Not all visits must …