Bishop Emeritus Younan Recipient of The Pacem in Terris – Peace and Freedom Award
The Acceptance Speech
Peace
Christian Love and Dialogue Can Influence Middle East Crisis – LWF
LWF President Younan’s Public Lecture in Beirut (LWI) – Rampant religious fanaticism in the Middle East calls Lutherans and other Christians to secure a shared future for all through love and dialogue, said Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF). Younan made these remarks on 19 March, when he delivered … [Read more…]
Bishop Munib Younan Receives Honorary Doctorate from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universtät Münster
On Wednesday, November 19th, 2014, Bishop Munib Younan was bestowed with the title of Doctor Theologiae Honoris Causa from the Protestant Theological Faculty of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universtät Münster for his work to bring peace to the Middle East. Bishop thanked the gathered community for the honor bestowed upon himself and his church and spoke on the work … [Read more…]
Bishop Younan Celebrates 190th Jubliee with Berliner Missionswerk (BMW)
BERLIN – Bishop Younan joined the Berliner Missionswerk (BMW), a partner of the ELCJHL, for the celebration of their founding 190 years earlier in Berlin on August 31st, 2014. The celebration was both a jubilee of celebration and a conference to discuss religious issues affecting the BMW and its partners. Bishop Younan addressed the Conference … [Read more…]
Urgent Appeal from the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Community in Syria and Lebanon to all the Evangelical and Protestant Churches and Organizations Across the World
1. We, the leaders of Evangelical and Protestant churches and organizations affiliated to the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Community in Syria and Lebanon, have met together at this critical juncture of our history in order to reflect on the current situation, and on the tragic events that our people in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon … [Read more…]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Gaza
“In the day of my trouble I call on you” — Psalm 86:7 Witnessing the bombardments, hearing the sirens, listening to the cries of mothers and children, seeing the ambulances carrying the wounded and people living in absolute fear, the ELCJHL cries out to God. We also raise our voice to all Christian sisters and … [Read more…]
Bishop Younan Denounces Threats Against Arab Christians
A threatening letter was sent to the General Vicar of the Latin Patriarchate in Nazareth, Boulos Marcuzzo, which stated that Arab Christians had until May 5th, 2014 to leave the country. If they did not leave, 100 Christians would be killed for each hour of delay. A person of interest from Safed was arrested and … [Read more…]
The Easter Message for 2014
“Peace be with you.” (St. John, 20:19) The Easter Peace That Passes All Understanding – 2014 Bishop Dr. Munib Younan Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Salaam and grace to you from Jerusalem in the name of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Peace be with … [Read more…]
ELCJHL Model United Nations Teams Prepare For Competitions
The ELCJHL schools have been preparing a handful of students to participate in Model United Nations (MUN), in Jerusalem, Ramallah and, hopefully, around the world. The Model United Nations, operating much like the formal version, gives student delegates the chance to develop their debating skills, as well as learning more about world politics and issues. … [Read more…]
Global Religious Leaders Endorse “Welcoming the Stranger” Affirmations
LWF President Younan: Apply Justice by Accepting “the Other” (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan joined global religious leaders in signing the historic “Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders” that pledge support for refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons, and to work against xenophobia. The signing took … [Read more…]