Canadian Churches for a Just Peace

KAIROS: Photo from Bethlehem, 2019

On May 22nd, leaders and members of our three denominations joined other denominations and faith-based organizations in a march in Ottawa to call for a just and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel.  They will also meet with MPs.

The following is from a post on the KAIROS Canada website:

The Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a network of autonomous Christian groups with shared perspectives who are engaging in a prayerful show of solidarity in cities around the world. Individuals walked all or a portion of the length of the Gaza strip during Lent. The Calls of the Canadian Churches, which align with the global calls, are as follows:

1. 1. Enduring and Sustained Ceasefire.
   2. Immediate flow of life saving food, water, aid, fuel and humanitarian assistance.
   3. Release of all captives.
   4. End all arms transfers to Israel.
   5. End of occupation so a just-peace can begin.

Motivated and encouraged by this outpouring of solidarity, KAIROS member church leaders will gather in Ottawa on May 22-23 to bring these calls in person to the Government of Canada and Parliamentarians, urging them to take immediate and sustained steps to advance and promote the calls made in the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage.

For more information see this post on The United Church of Canada website.  It includes a link to the press conference held by the church leaders and broadcast on CPAC.  There is also a link to a transcript of the Moderator’s press conference statement.