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…]
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…]
The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, … [Read more…]
…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…]
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…]
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…]
Bishop Munib Younan delivers a message from East Jerusalem, Palestine, during this challenging time of conflict.
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…]
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…]
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…]