Event

A global ecumenical prayer to commemorate the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

A global ecumenical prayer on 18 September will commemorate the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, being observed this year from 16-23 September. The World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting online or in-person participation for people to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land.

Olive tree in Jerusalem

An olive tree from the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem.

Photo:
L.Ranarison/WCC

The global prayer will explore the theme of the 2023 World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, “No place to lay my head,” a theme that reflects the challenge for Palestinian families as well as other people facing difficulties to a uniting home.

Watch it live on 18 September 15:00 (Geneva time) at www.oikoumene.org/live

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Peacebuilding: Middle East