Bishop Dr. Imad's Statement on the Israeli Detainment of a Student from the Evangelical Lutheran School in Beit Sahour
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ELCJHL Celebrates Easter
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we remember the promise of Jesus Christ’s resurrection: that death never has the last word. We wish you a happy, peaceful, and blessed Easter from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. ...
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Palm Sunday Celebrated in Ramallah and Amman
As our congregations in Jerusalem and the Bethlehem area celebrate Easter, our congregations in Ramallah and Amman gathered for Palm Sunday worship today. Hosanna in the highest! ...
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Maundy Thursday Service Held in Jerusalem
“So if I, your teacher and Lord, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you ought to wash one another’s feet.” Tonight we held the annual multi-lingual Maundy Thursday service in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, but without the traditional procession through the Old City and candlelight prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. We pray for a world of peace, where we remember to wash one another’s feet, in Christ’s example. ...
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Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad's Easter Message 2026
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ELCJHL Celebrates Palm Sunday
Despite this Holy Week being marked by wartime closures and restrictions, congregations in Jerusalem, Beit Jala, Bethlehem, and Beit Sahour met however they were safely able to celebrate Palm Sunday. In the face of violence and fear we cry, like the first followers of Jesus, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Blessed Palm Sunday to all. ...
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Jerusalem Patriarchs and Heads of Churches Easter Message 2026
The 2026 Easter Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem. Read the message in Arabic or English....
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ELCJHL Celebrates International Women's Day
This Sunday, several ELCJHL congregations marked International Women’s Day with women-led services and prayers. Today and every day we give thanks for the women of our church, society, and world, and uplift their strength, wisdom, and leadership. This year especially we pray for all women afflicted by war, violence, displacement, fear, and grief. We lift up our prayers for justice and peace for Palestinian women and all women of the world. ...
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A Message to Our Partners from Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad
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Education Ministry Holds Child Protection Workshops for Teachers
We are proud to share that three successful Child Safety Guidelines workshops were recently conducted across the three ELCJHL schools. Organized by the Evangelical Lutheran Schools Director of Education Eva Azar and presented by Dr. Lana Zoughbi, these sessions focused on strengthening awareness, reinforcing best practices, and ensuring that every member of our school staff is fully informed and aligned with child safety standards and responsibilities. The workshops provided practical guidance, clear protocols, and meaningful discussions to help ensure that our learning environme...
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Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday Services
Blessed Lent to all. Tonight many of our congregations began this season of spiritual reflection, repentance, and inner renewal with the imposition of ashes. On Ash Wednesday we begin the journey toward Holy Week and Christ’s death and resurrection . Our congregations in Ramallah and Amman will join other churches in their cities in marking Lent, Holy Week, and Easter by the Eastern Liturgical Calendar. They will begin the Lenten season next week. Many in the ELCJHL will fast from meat, sweets, or other luxuries from now until Easter. “From dust you were form...
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EEC Leads "My City is Clean and Beautiful" Program
The Environmental Education Center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, in cooperation with the Beit Sahour Municipality and the city’s schools including the Evangelical Lutheran School, the Greek Catholic Patriarchate School, the Latin Patriarchate School, and the Orthodox Shepherds’ School launched a new campaign last week titled “My City is Clean and Beautiful.” The volunteer activity was attended by the Mayor of Beit Sahour, Dr. Elias Iseed, along with teachers, students, and club leaders from the environmental clubs of participat...
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Valentine's Day Youth Gathering
Tonight the ELCJHL Youth Ministry held a gathering for Valentine’s Day at Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Pastor Ashraf shared a prayer about love reminding all that love is not just something we talk about, but something we show through kindness, patience, and caring for one another every day. The message encouraged everyone to support one another, forgive others, and build stronger friendships rooted in respect and understanding. After the discussion, youth enjoyed fellowship and games as a group. The gathering was a great chance to for youth to connect, have fun, and remember ...
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Ecclesiastical Court Judges Hold Training with PJI
The Lutheran Ecclesiastical Courts judges have successfully completed a two-day training workshop on international human rights conventions, with a focus on strengthening the protection of women and children within court procedures and decisions. The first day focused on women’s rights and related international conventions, while the second day addressed children’s rights and the principle of the child’s best interest. These sessions aimed to enhance judges’ legal knowledge and equip them with practical tools to handle family cases with a rights-based a...
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Bethlehem and Jerusalem Congregations Hold Welcome Services for Bishop Imad
This Sunday, the Arabic-speaking congregation at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem and Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem welcomed Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad for his inaugural services with them. We once again give thanks to God for Bishop Imad’s ministry and celebrate this significant milestone in the life of our church and community. Thanks to all who joined these congregations today to commemorate the occasion....
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Gender Justice Ministry Workshop Ramallah
Today the ELCJHL Gender Justice Ministry held a second workshop to discuss the forthcoming research study about the impacts of the war on Gaza, particularly on women and children. Today’s discussion with local experts and leaders was held at Al Quds Open University in Ramallah. The workshop was opened with remarks by University President Dr. Ibrahim Al-Shaer, Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad, and Palestinian Minister of Women’s Affairs Mrs. Mona Al-Khalili. All three speakers emphasized the importance of gender justice and efforts like this to protect vulnerable groups in so...
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Gender Justice Research Paper Workshop
Today the ELCJHL Gender Justice Ministry held a workshop to present the draft of a new research paper prepared by Al Hakimat Council, with the participation of local experts and organizations from Bethlehem. The research examines how the war on Gaza since October 2023 has led to the collapse of legal and social protection systems, with severe consequences for women and girls, particularly orphaned girls. The paper highlights the sharp rise in orphanhood, the increase in number of unaccompanied and separated children, the rise in early marriage, and the breakdown of judicial and family...
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Statement from Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad on Israeli Settler Attack in Birzeit
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ELCJHL Hosts Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
Each year in January we celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This special week brings together Christians of all creeds to honor our shared beliefs as followers of Jesus Christ. This year, the theme for the week is, “There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling,” from Ephesians 4:4. Each day this week, a different church in Jerusalem will host a prayer. This evening’s service was hosted by the ELCJHL at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem. We were joined by many of our Christian siblings f...
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Bishop Imad Holds Inaugural Services in Beit Jala and Beit Sahour
Today the congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Beit Jala and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beit Sahour held special services and receptions to welcome Bishop Dr. Imad Haddad. We give thanks for our ecumenical partners, representatives of local government and institutions, and those from our congregations, schools, and scouts who joined us today. ...
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