“You shall love your neighbor as yourself….” Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 19:19 Our prayers today are with the people of Israel and Gaza […]
221st Presbyterian General Assembly
Two Different Worlds
If there was ever any question that congregations and the General Assembly live in different worlds, the 2014 divestment decision has decided the issue. On […]
Some Unvarnished Truth
The Presbyterian General Assembly decision to narrowly approve Israel-targeted divestment began with the hearings of the Middle East Issues committee. The group of approximately 60 […]
An Exciting Offer to Partner
In a speech from the floor of the GA plenary session, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest organization of Jewish congregations in Northern America, […]
A Time To Heal
To our commissioners to the 221st General Assembly: The Middle East Committee had a tough decision. They could endorse the divisive tactic of divestment which […]
Voices for Peace
Ending the occupation and conflict is a goal, not a plan. The two-state solution, two states for two peoples, is a plan. Palestinians deserve […]
The Accusations of Overture 17
This overture does not serve the purpose of peace and justice. Instead, it disseminates a variety of falsehoods and fabrications that do nothing […]
PFMEP Middle East Overture Guide
Overview The Middle East Overtures and Proposals for the 221st General Assembly all address Israel-Palestine issues and focus on one question: will the GA stay […]
Support Overture 22
Presbyterians for Middle East Peace calls upon the 221st Presbyterian General Assembly to approve and adopt General Assembly Overture 22. This overture asks Presbyterians […]
Apartheid Overture Response
At the 2012 Presbyterian General Assembly commissioners were asked to declare Israel an apartheid state. They rejected the request. BDS advocates are returning in 2014 […]