Eastern Easter Greetings 2024
Bishop Azar and a delegation from the ELCJHL visited the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem this morning alongside delegations from all other Jerusalem Christian denominations to exchange Easter greetings for the occasion of Eastern Easter.Bishop Azar announced to the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem congratulations to Bishop-elect Rev. Dr. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, currently serving the ELCJHL.This important gathering of Christians served as a space for our Patriarchs and Heads of Churches to express their sorrow for the continuous death and destruction in Gaza, and hopes ...
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Eastern Easter Greetings at the Armenian Patriarchate 2024
Bishop Azar and a delegation of the ELCJHL visited the Armenian Patriarchate today to exchange greetings on the occasion of Easter....
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Psycho-Social Diaconal Ministry Workshop for School Social Workers
The Diaconal Ministry facilitates a psycho-social session for our school social workers each month. This month, the subject was Self-Care. In Bethlehem, most school social workers are responsible for up to 400 students, all with varying issues and all of them affected by the ongoing war. It is important that our caretakers can care for themselves as well, and have a safe space to exchange ideas and experiences....
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Farewell Dinner for Dr. Charlie Haddad
Yesterday the ELCJHL, our COCOP partners, Father Issa Musleh, Father Yacoub Rafeedi, and Former Director of Education in Bethlehem Bassam Jaber gathered to celebrate Dr. Charlie Haddad and his two decades of brilliant ministry. Dr. Charlie’s work built up the ELCJHL educational system to go above and beyond top educational local and international standards. His passion and dedication to offering a top-tier education and form a new generation of peacemakers and leaders is evident in the achievements of ELCJHL graduates here and around the world. We as a church could not be more grate...
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Church of Life Inauguration in Bethlehem
The ELCJHL is proud to announce the official inauguration of the "Church of Life", a new chapel in Bethlehem next to the Lutheran cemetery. This new holy space will be a sanctuary of reflection and comfort. We give thanks for this new chapel, which will serve as a new foundation stone for the future of our church....
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COCOP 2024 Meeting
In the month of May, the ELCJHL and Bishop Azar welcomed several overseas partners to Palestine for the annual COCOP meeting, in which partners come and see the ELCJHL's ongoing ministry, meet and greet ELCJHL staff, and discuss the future of the church. It was an honor to receive these beloved partners, and we thank God for fruitful discussion and hope amidst so much sorrow....
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YW4A Workshop
In the month of April, the Gender Justice Ministry of the ELCJHL facilitated in coordination with the YW4A, a "Social Behavioral Change Communication" workshop. The workshop successfully facilitated important conversations that allowed participants to review and refine advocacy priorities, aligning them with the current context in Palestine and the overarching program objectives. Participants hailed from as far as Nablus and Hebron, as well as Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. ...
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ELS Science Fair 2024
We give thanks to God for the blessing of education, and our hardworking students whose dedication and passion for science shone bright today at the ELS Beit Sahour المدرسة الانجيلية اللوثرية - بيت ساحور Annual Science Fair. Bishop Azar opened the fair with a ribbon-cutting and a prayer over the school, following which the students proudly presented their projects. ...
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Gender Justice Ministry Staff M&E Workshop
At the end of April, ELCJHL staff responsible for projects throughout our ministries came together for a Monitoring and Evaluation workshop in coordination with our Gender Justice Ministry. During this workshop, participants learned more efficient methods of project monitoring and evaluation, which will enhance leadership and efficiency. Thank you to all who came, your efforts during such a difficult time are so important....
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Bishop Azar in Hungary
Bishop Azar meets with Bishop Dr. Tamás Fabiny and a delegation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary during his visit to Budapest....
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Bishop Azar and ELCJHL Delegation Visits SOS Children Village in Bethlehem
Last month, in coordination with the government of Germany, seventy-eight orphans from Gaza were evacuated from the Gaza strip to Bethlehem, where they are in the care of the SOS Children's Village Organization. Bishop Azar and a delegation from the ELCJHL visited these children to offer a spiritual word, as well as show solidarity with their cases....
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ACT Alliance Palestine Forum Meet with Bishop Azar, Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa
Members of the ACT Palestine Forum met with Bishop Azar and also Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa. The forum shared the work of the forum, as well as discussed future collaboration efforts to assist with the rebuilding efforts in Gaza once they are able to begin. This was a great way to keep the forum connected with local churches, and keep momentum for gathering and distributing aid to those in need in the Holy Land....
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EEC Spring Competition
The Environmental Education Center of the ELCJHL held the annual Spring Competition in April. Through this competition, the EEC offers students the opportunity to work with local professional artists and photographers to learn about nature art and photography. This competition was especially special this year, as many students have not had the chance to spend time outside in nature since October due to dangerous roads and closures throughout the country. We give thanks for the EEC’s ministry which uplifts our calling as Christians to care for God’s creation together....
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LWF General Secretary Visits ELCJHL
Bishop Azar and the ELCJHL were honored to receive the solidarity visit of LWF’s General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt and her colleague Mrs. Caroline Tveoy. The General Secretary met with Bishop Azar, the ELCJHL church council and pastors, and the directors of our Diaconal, Gender Justice, and Environmental ministries, in addition to other local partners. This strong act of partnership and solidarity lifts the spirits of the church, and helps us feel as though we are not alone. We are grateful for their witness, and pray together with our Lutheran sisters and brothers around th...
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Solidarity Visit from Rev. Dr. Albrecht Phillipps and Rev. Ralf Lange-Sonntag from Westfalen
Bishop Azar and the ELCJHL welcomed the solidarity visit of Rev. Dr. Albrecht Phillipps and Rev. Ralf Lange-Sonntag from the Evangelische Kirche von Westfalen this weekend....
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Interview with Bishop Azar and EKW
Read the recent interview with Bishop Azar and EKW's Peace Officer Christian Bald here. ...
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