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2016 Easter Message from Bishop Munib Younan

March 24, 2016 by communications coordinator

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…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Easter, ELCJHL, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, Holy Land, Holy Week, Message, Press Release

Bishop Munib Younan Visits Islamic Waqf of Jerusalem

February 26, 2014 by communications coordinator
A group of Christians visited Sheikh Abed Atheem, Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque and M. Azam Abed Alkhatib Altamimi, Head of the Islamic Waqf of Jerusalem to discuss the Israeli Knesset's debate about the sovereignty of Al-Aqsa Mosque. (© Danae Hudson/ELCJHL)

Bishop Munib Younan and Msgr. William Shomali of the Latin Church met with Sheikh Abed Atheem, Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque and M. Azam Abed Alkhatib Altamimi, Head of the Islamic Waqf of Jerusalem to discuss the upcoming Israeli Knesset’s evening debate on a bill to end Jordanian custodianship of Al-Aqsa’s Mosque. Under the 1994 peace … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Christian-Muslim Relations, Interfaith, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Message

Christmas Message for 2013

December 20, 2013 by communications coordinator
"The light shines in the darkness…"

The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.                                                                    – John 1:5 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Christian-Muslim Relations, Christmas, ELCJHL, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, Message

The ELCJHL Easter Message for 2013

March 28, 2013 by communications coordinator

…and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.                                                   Romans 5:5   Dear Sisters … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Easter, Message

A Christmas Message from Bishop Younan, ELCJHL

December 22, 2012 by communications coordinator

As I sit down to write my Christmas message during this Advent season, there are no words that touch me more deeply than these words from Isaiah chapter 40, “Comfort, O Comfort my people, says your God.” During this time I have been moved by the emotions associated with the beginning of life and the … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Christmas, Message, Peace, Sermon

A Christmas Message from Bishop Younan, President LWF

December 19, 2012 by communications coordinator

A Christmas greeting from the LWF President, December 2012 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ. Christmas greetings to you in the seven regions of the LWF from Jerusalem, the city of our Lord’s death and resurrection. Although long known as the city of peace, Jerusalem has been afflicted with centuries of conflict. Today, the people … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Lutheran World Federation, LWF, Message, Video

A message from Bishop Younan following the Ceasefire in Gaza

November 22, 2012 by communications coordinator

Bishop Munib Younan delivers a message from East Jerusalem, Palestine, during this challenging time of conflict.

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Ceasefire, Gaza War, Message, Peace, Video

Bishop Younan’s Christmas Message of Hopeful Waiting

December 19, 2011 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM, 19 December 2011 – Bishop Younan sent out his 2011 Christmas Message today with hope for peace in the faithful witness of Simeon and Anna’s hopeful waiting for the Messiah. We invite you to read Bishop Younan’s full 2011 Christmas Message this season and as we continue to wait in hopefulness. Click here to … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Christmas, Message

“I am the Resurrection and the Life” – 2011 Easter Message from Bishop Younan

April 20, 2011 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM, April 20, 2011 – “In a world of suffering and death, these words of resurrection and life transcend us. Jesus first addressed these words to Martha of Bethany when Jesus stood at the tomb of his good friend Lazarus (John 11:25). This occasion is one that has profound meaning because Jesus shows clearly his … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Easter, Message

“Fear Not!” 2010 Christmas Message from Bishop Younan

December 21, 2010 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM, December 21, 2010 – When we think of the Christmas story, the most common words that come to mind are peace, joy, hope, faith, and love. Christmas is a pleasant time when families come together, when choirs sing, and when children are filled with fantasies. Yet the first two words of Christmas are “Fear … [Read more…]

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