This past summer in Pittsburgh, the 220th Presbyterian General Assembly (GA) affirmed and reinforced the decades-long Presbyterian commitment to peacemaking in the Middle East. Despite […]
220th Presbyterian General Assembly rejects Divestment
The 220th Presbyterian General Assembly, meeting in Pittsburgh in early July, rejected a proposal to divest from 3 companies doing business in Israel. The plenary […]
The 220th GA calls for Positive Investment in Peace
The Presbyterian General Assembly, held in Pittsburgh in early July, rejected a proposal for divestment of three companies doing business in Israel. Instead of divestment, […]
Why Divestment must be rejected
A vote for divestment will define the PCUSA as extreme, irresponsible, and part of the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) Movement Major religious denominations, including […]
FAQ’s on Middle East Issues
A compilation of frequently asked questions on Middle East peacemaking issues is now available on the PFMEP website. more
Questions to Consider on Divestment
What is Israel-targeted divestment? Israel-targeted Divestment is a form of economic boycott, utilizing the sale of stock, intended to pressure the company whose stock is […]
A Letter to General Assembly Commissioners
Rev. Bill Borror is senior pastor of Media Presbyterian Church and a member of the Middle East Monitoring Group established by the 219th General […]
A Letter from Rev. Bill Borror
Rev. Bill Borror is senior pastor of Media Presbyterian Church and a member of the Middle East Monitoring Group established by the 219th General Assembly. […]
PFMEP General Assembly Events
The Presbyterians for Middle East Peace General Assembly Breakfast is set for 7 AM on Saturday, June 30. The time was changed from 8 AM previously […]
Targeted for Divestment: Caterpillar Tractor
The Caterpillar Tractor Company is the number one target of the global Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) movement, and the 220th General Assembly will debate a […]