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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan & the Holy Land

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Bishop Younan Speaks for Eappi at WCC Assembly in Brazil

February 28, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

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Posted in: World Council of Churches (WCC) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, EAPPI, WCC, World Council of Churches

World Council of Churches Meeting Produces Letter of Support for Palestinian/Israeli Peace

February 27, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

“Accompany Israeli and Palestinian leaders with courage and patience in a direction that will give their people cause for hope,” World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia says today in a letter to members of the UN Security Council’s “Middle East Quartet”. letter comes at “a critical juncture in the Israeli-Palestinian … [Read more…]

Posted in: World Council of Churches (WCC) News Tagged: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Peace, WCC, World Council of Churches

Passage for Israelis Only

February 23, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

There have been “forbidden roads” for a long time now – within Palestinian land – that Palestinians are not allowed to drive on. They are by-pass roads for Israeli settlers only. Now a new military order prohibits Palestinians living in the West Bank from entering Israeli via any route other than one of the 11 … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Palestine

Latvian President Visits Holy Land and ELCJHL

February 20, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga visited the Holy Land recently, and stopped in on Redeemer Lutheran Church and the ELCJHL on Monday, Feb. 20. The Rev. Russ Siler, pastor of the English-speaking congregation at Redeemer Church, welcomed the President’s delegation in the absence of Bishop Dr. Munib Younan, and gave an explanation of the history of … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Delegation, ELCJHL, Latvia, President

Cartoon Controversy

February 19, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

The Cartoon Controversy has swept the world with still-mounting deaths and uncontained violence. Bishop Younan continues to speak for calm and reconciliation, as in his recent public statement. Controversy also continues within Palestine and Israel over the forming of the new Hamas governement and what it will mean for funds and aid to the Palestinians … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Christian-Muslim Relations

Evangelical Churches in the Middle East Reach Historic Accord Amman Declaration

January 30, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Mutual Recognition of Evangelical Middle East Churches From the east and from the west around the Holy Land, they gathered in Amman in January of 2006 for an historical occasion. Evangelicals from Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Kuwait, Iran, Algeria and Tunisia signed together “The Amman Declaration Agreement of Full Mutual Recognition of Lutheran and … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Amman Message, FMEEC

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Jerusalem

January 23, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Christians of all brands and flavors gathered at one another’s churches in Jerusalem to pray for the unity of the Christian church. In a city that has one of the most diverse Christian populations in the world, Jerusalem Christians illustrated that true unity can be strengthened through diversity when common mission is the priority. Prayer, … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

ELCJHL Elections

January 20, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Congratulations to our New Synod President – Rev. Sani Ibrahim Azar – and to All Newly Elected Leaders! Here are the complete results of the ELCJHL Synod elections held Jan. 20th for the 11th legislative period: Synod – The Legislative Body Synod President:Rev. Sani Ibrahim Azar Synod Vice President: Mr. Saliba Zeidan Synod Secretary: Leena … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: ELCJHL, Election, Synod

A New Coadjutor Bishop for the Anglican Episcopal Diocese

January 6, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

The new Coadjutor Bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem was consecrated on the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th at St. George’s Cathedral. Bishop Riah Abu El Assal presided at the consecration service for the new bishop, the Rt. Rev. Suheil Salman Dawani. They will lead the church together until Bishop Riah … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Lutheran-Anglican Relations

Happy New Year from the ELCJHL!

January 1, 2006 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

ELCJHL pastors gathered with their families in Aqaba, Jordan, for a retreat to begin the New Year. It was a rare opportunity to be together in fellowship, prayer and study. They focused on: No one shall be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: New Year, Retreat
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