ELCJHL news index 2009

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2009 news index

October

• U.S. Lutheran bishops urge for continued commitment to Middle East peace
• ELCJHL and ELCA bishops deepen conversations among Christians and Muslims
• EKvW delegation visits ELCJHL ministries

August

• Younan joins local leaders at iftar with The Elders
• Invention of History conference explores intersection of theology, politics
• Fykse Tveit to lead World Council of Churches

July

• 'Do not leave us alone in this struggle,' bishop says
• Beit Jala march focuses attention on illegal separation wall
• Environmental Education Center launches new, improved website
• Conflict is political, not religious, bishop says

June

• June 7 ecumenical service is part of World Week for Peace in Palestine-Israel

May

• ELCJHL congratulates its high school graduates
• ELCJHL and friends meet with PA prime minister
• ELCJHL reacts to papal visit to the Holy Land
• ELCJHL anniversary celebration attracts local and international friends
• ELCJHL partners come together in Bethlehem for annual meeting
• ELCJHL anniversary celebration approaches

April

• ELCJHL's U.S. partner church leader meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
• Easter morning on the Mount of Olives

March

• Bishops allowed to enter Gaza on third attempt

February

• Bishop welcomes his first granddaughter
• Church of Sweden and ELCJHL call for Sweden to help in pursuit of peace
• World Council of Churches issues statement on Gaza War
• Bishops denied entry to Gaza to visit Christians, projects

January

• North American bishops visit ELCJHL