Bishop Younan’s mother died on Christmas, after having been ill for years. The funeral will take place Wednesday, Dec 26, at Redeemer Church in the Old City. We pray for eternal peace for her and God’s comfort and strength for the family.
“In the midst of all the skepticism and cynicism over Annapolis, I believe we are called to embody hope and act with courage. In a world where too many leaders see the cup as half empty, we are called to be a people of hope and choose not only to see the cup as half … [Read more…]
Muslim and Christian leaders celebrated “iftar” together in Jerusalem, the daily breaking of the Ramadan fast. More than 100 faith leaders gathered at Notre Dame Center together from all denominations of the Christian faith with Muslim leaders. ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan opened the meal stressing the need for a shared Jerusalem where all three religions … [Read more…]
Sweden’s Social Democratic Leader Mrs. Mona Sahlin is leading a delegation to Palestine/Israel this week to meet leaders, gather information and see the realities on the ground here. Monday Bishop Younan led them through the Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus is believed to have walked on the way to his crucifixion. The Social Democratic … [Read more…]
August 27 – September 1, 2007 The International Center of Bethlehem held its 4th annual international conference this week as a follow-up to the conference two years ago on “Land, Peoples and Identity.” The more than 100 participants gathered from many different countries are experiencing a mix of culture, music, arts and presentation about the … [Read more…]
Bishop Younan, Anna Liza and Andrea Younan are above right. Bishop and Suad Younan had the privilege of participating in the wedding of their daughter, Anna Liza, to Nazeeh Khoury on July 17. The service was at the Orthodox Church in Nazareth, as the custom in Palestine is to get married in the man’s home … [Read more…]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) by Bishop Dr. Munib Younan June 15, 2007 We have been warning for some time now that the situation here in the Occupied Palestinian territories – especially Gaza – is untenable and explosive. I fear that unless we take drastic action, we will sink … [Read more…]
Bishop Younan joined religious and civil leaders at a gathering last Saturday to urge Palestinians to focus on the common goal of ending the Israeli occupation and achieving the two-state solution of two equal, viable states living side by side in peace and justice. “What joins us should be greater than what divides us: our … [Read more…]
Feb. 10, 2007 – Bishop Munib Younan urged Palestinians to “use brains, sanity, dialogue and non-violence and not arms to deal with differences” at a national conference Monday. The conference, called by independent groups, non-governmental organizations and other agencies, encouraged democratic, non-violent strategies as the only way to achieve Palestinian goals of an end to … [Read more…]
Bishop Younan told a conference of 400 people on Saturday, November 3, that it is the responsibility of all Christians world-wide and the entire international community to help the Palestinians achieve some justice that will lead to peace He said the situation is getting very difficult for all Palestinians. The Bishop spoke at Sabeel’s 6th … [Read more…]