Welcome to Friends of Sabeel DC Metro Area

SABEEL DC METRO SPRING WORKSHOP

How to Make Justice & Peace in the Holy Land

Part of Your Church's Faith Journey

Saturday, April 21, from 9: 00 am to 4:30 pm

at Wesley Theological Seminary, adjacent to American University

Wesley Seminary Refectory

4500 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington D.C

Jerusalem Restaurant catered lunch included

Workshop Agenda

Flyer & Registration

Driving & Metro Directions 

JOIN  with local DC-area church leaders from many denominations who have moved their churches to respond to the social, political, and spiritual crisis in the Holy Land:

LEARN from lay leaders & clergy how they have:

*kindled the consciences of their congregations on the plight of Palestinians

*overcome deep and hidden fears and resistance that blocked their fellow congregants from understanding the roots of the conflict and the US role

*found positive approaches that do not blame or vilify Israel and its supporters

*developed self-knowledge and spiritual insights

*discovered unexpected allies in the struggle

SHARE with church leaders & other attendees:

*your experiences in trying to increase understanding and hope in the face of growing polarization

*your plans to educate, motivate, and activate your church

WORK with leaders & each other to focus your efforts and link with others who can support you and benefit from your work.

SPECIAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS WILL FOCUS ON:

*Engaging the Congregation – Getting to yes, overcoming resistence

*Pilgrimages that make a difference/Building relationships in the Holy Land

*Bible study that bears fruit today/Current events study that reflects faith

*Advocacy, activism, lobbying – as a church

*Mobilizing denominational leadership structures, clergy, and other churches

*Creating a local church leaders' network to focus & support the struggle

Flyer & Registration information 

For further information, please contact Susan Bell at avocets@bell.nu
 

Ongoing Campaigns

*Two Peoples: One Future ad campaign

On May 17, 2011, Sabeel DC Metro helped kick off Washington, DC's  Two Peoples: One Future ad campaign, an initiative that has brought pro-justice, pro-peace ads to the public transit systems of five American cities so far !  Here's a video of the event.

*Boycott Ahava Cosmetics

On Saturday, June 26, 2010, human rights activists staged a protest action in front of Ulta Cosmetics Salon, in Silver Spring, MD, just north of Washington, D.C. The store sells the Ahava line of cosmetics products. Sabeel DC Metro member, Paul H. Verduin, spoke on camera about the reasons for the demonstration.

*Outreach

Sabeel DC Metro is engaged in continual outreach by participating in local conferences, panels, and film screenings that help bring the full story of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict to a wider public.  Please contact us if you are planning an event and would like suggestions about speakers and other resources.

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Susan Bell -  avocets@bell.nu 
Paul Verduin - phverduin@gmail.com