Events and Witness Trips
- All Eyes on Jerusalem Spring Delegation Monday, April 1, 2019 This delegation includes a special focus on the deeply divided city of Jerusalem. One year after the U.S. decision to move its embassy, join us to take a special in-depth look at the situation in Jerusalem including displacement and gentrification in the Holy City.
- Life Illuminated Monday, April 29, 2019 to Thursday, May 9, 2019 Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Holy Land on this trip co-sponsored with Sabeel Jerusalem. Spend time with the people of the land, visit treasured sites, and discover how you can partner with the transformative peacemakers of the region.
- Come and See Witness Trip Wednesday, June 12, 2019 to Tuesday, June 25, 2019 During this trip, you will visit the holy sites, travel throughout the region, experience the realities of living under occupation, and meet with Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups.
- The Holy Land from a Woman’s Perspective Tour Tuesday, September 24, 2019 to Friday, October 4, 2019 Get a different view of the Holy Land as you hear the stories and visit significant sites connected to women in the Bible such as Deborah, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. Reflect on the life of Jesus in Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, on the Sea of Galilee and many other places where he lived and taught. Visit with staff from NGOs working for peace. Also enjoy the natural beauty of the land at the Banias Nature Reserve and the oasis of En Gedi. On this tour you will meet the “Stones” that tell the stories and form the basis of our faith. You will also meet the “Living Stones”, the people who live in the Holy Land today–Jewish Israelis, Palestinian Christians and Muslims.