The resources collected here are drawn from our bishops' call in Advent 2023 for prayer, giving, advocacy and learning as response to war between Israel and Hamas. Their Advent 2023 letter is available here.
- A Litany and Collects from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
- A prayer blog from Churches for Middle East Peace
- A Prayer by Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem:
God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Additional resources and links on this topic:
- Bearing Witness: A Journey with Holy Land Christians: This is a free, video-based study program from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem that shares the stories of people living in Palestine and Israel and the remarkable ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem that bring hope and healing in this volatile part of the world. Access it here.
- Churches for a Middle East Peace website and Resource page for Hamas and Israel War
- The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
- Friends of the Holy Land (UK) website and blog
- Jerusalem Peacebuilders
- St. George’s College, Jerusalem website, resource page and videos