The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2016 Easter Message From Bishop Dr. Munib Younan Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land +++ 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Now I should remind you, brothers and sisters, of … [Read more…]
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015 Bishop Dr. Munib Younan Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John … [Read more…]
1 September 2015 Jerusalem Dear leaders of the world and people of good conscience, I write to you from Jerusalem to address the very serious refugee situation affecting countries across the Middle East and now Europe. I myself am a refugee, as well as a bishop. Both my faith and my history oblige me to … [Read more…]
BEIT SAHOUR – On Saturday, May 9th, 2015, over 400 people attended the Beit Sahour Scouts bingo fundraiser in Beit Sahour. Bingo, as well as raffles and games, were held throughout the evening. The money will go towards a summer camping trip.
RAMALLAH – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Hope in Ramallah celebrated Easter Sunday on April 12th, 2015. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope – as well as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Amman, Jordan – celebrate on an ecumenical calendar. These two congregations celebrate together with their Orthodox brothers and … [Read more…]
RAMALLAH – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah held a short prayer service and Easter egg hunt on April 11th, 2015. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope – as well as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Amman, Jordan – celebrate on an ecumenical calendar. These two congregations celebrate together … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM – The English Speaking Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem celebrated Easter on April 5th, 2015, with a sunrise service on the Mount of Olives. The service was led by Rev. Carrie Smith and assisted by her husband, Rev. Robert Smith. Visitors from around the globe attended the service … [Read more…]
JERICHO – The Environmental Education Center (EEC) set up a bird ringing (or bird banding) station in Jericho during the spring migration. Bird ringing is practiced around the world as a way to learn more about bird populations and migration and to help in conservation. This year, the EEC recorded two new bird species – … [Read more…]
2015 Easter Message from Jerusalem “Who will roll away the stone?” Mark 16:1-8 Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan Alleluia, Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed, Alleluia! Easter Sunday, the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, is really a feast of Jerusalem. All across the world today, Christians in western traditions are remembering … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM – The Arabic Speaking Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem celebrated Palm Sunday at the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives. Children processed around the chapel with palms and were blessed by Bishop Munib Younan. During the service, Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) Coordinator, Julie … [Read more…]