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Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik Visits Palestine, Israel and the ELCJHL

February 8, 2005 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Let us pray that Jerusalem, the city where Jesus suffered and died, will rise again at Easter, making Jerusalem the open city that it has been, open to believers of all three of the world religions. Norway’s Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik visited the Holy Land in February to support both Palestinians and Israelis in … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Easter, Interfaith, Kjell Magne Bondevik, Norway, Prayer

Palestinian Lutheran Bishop in Jerusalem Supports Catholic Call for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace

December 22, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Twenty-five Catholic bishops through-out the Middle East and Africa have called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Israel and Palestine on Dec. 22 and for urgent action by the Christian world to do more to make peace. Bishop Dr. Munib Younan of the ELCJ, serving in Palestine, Jordan and Israel, has … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Lutheran-Catholic Relations, Non-Violence, Palestinian Christians, Peace, Press Release

Maundy Thursday Pan-Lutheran Worship and Procession to Gethsemane

April 8, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

On Maundy Thursday, April 8, 2004, hundreds of Lutherans gathered together in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for the remembrance of the Last Supper Jesus ate with his disciples, and to participate in the Eucharist. Bishop Younan, eight Lutheran pastors from six countries (Palestine, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland and the U.S.) and a vicar … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Holy Week, Maundy Thursday

Twelve Young People Confirm Their Faith in Beit Jala on Palm Sunday

April 4, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

The Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Beit Jala was filled to overflowing on April 4, Palm Sunday 2004. The Sunday School children processed into the sanctuary with flowers and palm branches, and sang their praises to God. Flutes, guitar and organ accompanied the singing of the children and a young adult choir as well … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Beit Jala, Confirmation, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Youth

Mother’s Day Luncheon and Program for the Day Center for the Elderly

April 1, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

On April 1, 2004, over one-hundred elderly women and men enjoyed a special program and a noon lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. For this occasion the elderly people were brought to the refectory in the cloister area of the Lutheran church for a program of music and greetings. Later they sat at tables in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Martin Luther Center

Delegation from the Lutheran Church of Norway Visits the ELCJ

March 24, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

From March 15-23, 2004, a delegation of three people from the Church of Norway, Diocese of Borg, came to Jerusalem, Ramallah, the Bethlehem area and also Amman, Jordan, to learn more about the ELCJ churches, schools and community programs, and to enliven the partnership between the Diocese of Borg and the ELCJ. Bishop Ole Christian … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Augusta Victoria Hospital, AVH, Delegation, Norway

Bishop Younan Speaks in Milan, Italy on Co-existence in the Middle East

March 23, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

On March 23, 2004, Bishop Younan was the first of four lecturers in a series of cultural and religious events in Milan, Italy. Speaking on the topic “Co-Existence in Jerusalem and the Middle East,” Bishop Younan stated: “Jerusalem does not need walls. Jerusalem needs more places for bringing people together for mutual understanding. Christians around … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Interfaith, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

A Danish Church Delegation Visits Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip

March 22, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Representatives from the Lutheran, Baptist and Methodist churches in Denmark as well as representatives from DanChurch Aid and the Ecumenical Council in Denmark visited Palestine and Israel from March 13-20, 2004. The leaders of the delegation were the Rt. Rev. Kresten Drejergaard, Bishop of Fuenen (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, ELCD); the Rev. Ane Hjerrild, … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Augusta Victoria Hospital, AVH, DanChurch Aid, Denmark, Ecumenical, Pastor Sani Ibrahim Azar

The Rev. Kjell Jonasson and Ms. Inger Jonasson Installed in ELCJ Staff Positions

March 21, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

n Sunday, March 21, 2004, Pr. Kjell and Inger Jonasson were installed in their ELCJ positions during the Arabic-language service at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Old City Jerusalem. Pr. Kjell Jonasson, from the Church of Sweden, is ELCJ Bishop Dr. Munib Younan’s Assistant for Ecumenical Affairs and International Relations. In addition, part of … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Accompaniment, Installation

Visitors from the U.S. and Germany Come to Jerusalem and Bethlehem

March 8, 2004 by communications coordinator Leave a Comment

Bishop Emeritus Krister Stendahl, the former Dean of Divinity at Harvard University, USA, and his wife Brita visited Jerusalem and Bethlehem in February. Two visitors from Germany recently consulted with Bishop Younan in Jerusalem: Dr. Cornelia Coenan Marx of Kaiserswerth in Germany and Rolf Peter Wiegard, the administrator of the Berlin Mission Work (BMW), Germany. … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Germany, United States
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