Marking the one-year anniversary of October 7^th, Kairos Palestine has issued “Still Another Cry from Palestinian Christians.” They “mourn the suffering and devastating loss of life of . . . siblings in Gaza and all . . . victim of war and violence.” They call for an end to the State of Israel’s killing, destruction, and escalation of violence, threatening now to “ignite a region-wide war.” They denounce “the West’s indifference to international law and the conventions of human rights,” selectively observing them only when they serve “the Empire’s hegemonic ends.” And they grieve “the lack of solidarity in so many quarters of the global church in the face of genocide declared as plausible by the International Court of Justice.”

Their cry is at once an indictment “What more must we do to stir your attention and action?!!” And, it is a fervent and profound expression of faith: “Still, afflicted, perplexed, persecuted and struck down, we continue to put our trust in Jesus of Nazareth . . . who embodied a spirit of radical love and prophetic justice.” And finally, it is a plea for action, “We need your assistance.” 

To read the full statement and the action steps Kairos Palestine is urging from churches, political leaders, and global civil society in support of Palestinians’ determination to achieve their “freedom, . . human rights, and . . . right as a people to self determination,” go here.

Here is a section of the UCCPIN October 2024 E-Newsletter. To read the entire newsletter, follow this link: UCC PIN October 2024 E-News.