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# Sabeel-Kairos

Taking Action for Palestine

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- [Time to Act: A Just Peace for all who call the Holy Land home](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/time-to-act-a-just-peace-for-all-who-call-the-holy-land-home/) - 22 June 2026. Today the Just Peace coalition launches the Time to Act campaign, bringing together churches and Christian organisations in the UK to respond to the urgent calls from Palestinian Christians. Across Palestine and Israel, communities are living through devastating violence, loss and injustice. Palestinian Christians have called on the global Church to respond not with
- [Becoming a member of Sabeel-Kairos](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/becoming-a-member-of-sabeel-kairos/) - By becoming an individual member of Sabeel-Kairos you are endorsing our call to action, and voicing your support and solidarity to the Sabeel Jerusalem and Kairos Palestine movements. The membership fee is a minimum of £30 for the year. As a member you will receive; A regular newsletter (via email), packed full of news from
- [Join us: Become a member of Sabeel-Kairos](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/join-us-2/) - As a Christian, do you feel a deep sorrow over what is happening in Palestine? Do you have a desire to listen, learn and respond faithfully in prayer and action to the dire situation that you hear about on the news? Sabeel-Kairos is here to support and resource you to do just that. What is
- [Sabeel-Kairos Posters](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-posters/) - We have designed 4 new posters to promote the work we do to advocate for Palestinian Christian voices. These can be downloaded and printed to be displayed in your local communities. The poster of the Palestinian girl is also available as a professionally printed A4 poster that we can send to you (postage costs only
- [Sabeel-Kairos Merchandise](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-merchandise/) - Our T-shirts, Tote Bags and Posters are must haves for anyone wanting to show their support and solidarity for the people of Palestine; highlighting our charities values as we campaign for peace and justice. Great to wear when campaigning at protests and vigils. Get yours now!! Please contact Claire on advocacy@sabeel-kairos.org.uk to confirm we have
- [Christmas Service Resource Pack](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christmas-service-resource-pack/) - As Christians in the UK, we are called to stand with the marginalized, just as Jesus was born among the occupied. Our special Palestine-Focused Christmas Service Resource Pack challenges your church to move beyond easy comfort and embrace the biblical call for liberation and justice. This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to host a
- [Online Christmas service 2025](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/online-christmas-service-2025/) - If you missed the live service then you can catch up by watching the YouTube recording. All of the resources used in the service are also available for you to use in your own churches this advent season (see resource page on our website). Link to watch recording: https://youtu.be/tc7N3-53KKI
- [Christmas Appeal 2025! Double the hope this Christmas for children in Zababdeh](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christmas-appeal-2025-double-the-hope-this-christmas-for-children-in-zababdeh/) - This Christmas one of the projects we are raising money for is an Activity Day for displaced children in Zababdeh, West Bank, organised by Kairos Palestine and the YMCA. Mohammad from the YMCA popular committee explains why: "On a cold, rainy night last January a brutal attack from the Israeli military displaced the entire population
- [Thank you! Together we raised £20,540](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/thank-you-together-we-raised-20540/) - Thanks to you, our members and supporters, we have been able to raise a record amount of money for this year's Christmas Appeal! Once the Gift Aid was added to all your donations, we raised a total of £20,540. THANK YOU for making a difference to Palestinian children and families this year. It was such
- [Code of Conduct for tourism in the Holy Land](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/code-of-conduct-for-tourism-in-the-holy-land/) - The Alternative Tourism Group Code of Conduct for tourism in the Holy Land is a useful guide on organising an ethical pilgrimage, and can offer different kinds of opportunities to experience aspects of everyday life in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and to meet people on both sides of the conflict. Code of
- [Keep Hope Alive – Olive Tree campaign](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/keep-hope-alive-olive-tree-campaign/) - The Joint Advocacy Initiative (JAI) of the East Jerusalem YMCA and YWCA of Palestine invites interested volunteers to participate at the Olive Planting Program, 6th - 15th of February 2016 in Palestine, as part of its ongoing Olive Tree Campaign. The program, organized jointly with the Alternative Tourism Group, aims at helping farmers and their
- [Breaking the Silence monthly tour of Hebron](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/breaking-the-silence-weekly-tour-of-hebron/) - Breaking the Silence run a tour of Hebron once a month. Hebron is the second largest city in the West Bank and the only Palestinian city with an Israeli settlement in the heart of it. The tour explores the harsh results of the principle of separation and the military presence in the city. The tour
- [Influencer project visits](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/influencer-project-visits/) - The Sabeel Jerusalem Influencer project has been taking delegations to East Jerusalem and the West Bank for the past 3 years. The visits give delegates the opportunity to meet with Palestinians living under occupation; to talk with them and hear their lived experience of life under occupation by an apartheid state. Once home delegates use
- [Boycott Business card](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/boycott-business-card/) - Click below to download our free business card with a list of companies to boycott on due to their ongoing involvement in the Israeli occupation. This is a handy little card to keep in your wallet, helping to remind you what to avoid buying and helping you to make ethical choices when you shop!
- [Christians in Palestine are facing extinction - A wakeup call to the global Church](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christians-in-palestine-are-facing-extinction-a-wakeup-call-to-the-global-church/) - Date: Saturday 20th June 2026 Time: 6.30pm Location: St Peter’s Church, Marlow (7 St Peter St, Marlow SL7 1NQ) FREE entry, but registration required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/marlowpalestinesolidarity/2186834
- [Kairos II Online Study Series](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-ii-online-study-series/) - Kairos II: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide Online Study Series. We are pleased to announce that we will be launching our 5 session online study series on Sunday March 29th at 4pm on the Kairos II document. This will be hosted by Claire, our Sabeel-Kairos Events and Campaigns Officer. The
- [Call to suspend UK-Israel trade deal over death penalty](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/call-to-suspend-uk-israel-trade-deal-over-death-penalty/) - 30 April 2026: Sabeel-Kairos UK and other leading humanitarian and human rights groups are today calling on the UK Government to suspend its trade agreement with Israel following its adoption, exactly one month ago, of a new death penalty law that they warn is “discriminatory by design”, and applicable in practice, primarily, if not exclusively,
- [New: Kairos II - Faith in a time of Genocide](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-kairos-ii-faith-in-a-time-of-genocide/) - Our partner Kairos Palestine have launched their renewed Kairos document: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide, calling us to greater costly solidarity with the Palestinian people. 14 November 2025. Kairos Palestine – The Palestinian Christian Initiative A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide We, the Palestinian Christian Ecumenical
- [Kairos Palestine Easter Alert 2026](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-easter-alert-2026/) - We are pleased to announce the launch Kairos Palestine's Easter Alert 2026. This year’s Alert brings together voices from Taybeh, Beit Sahour, and Gaza City, offering reflections, prayers, and testimonies that speak to the lived reality of our communities during this critical time. As we journey through Holy Week, we invite you to engage deeply
- [Defend the Right to Protest Civil Society Statement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/defend-the-right-to-protest-civil-society-statement/) - 12 January 2026 As a group of civil society organisations made up of trade unions, charities, NGOs, faith, climate justice, human rights, cultural, campaigning, and solidarity organisations, we believe that the right to protest is precious and should be defended. We therefore oppose the government’s draconian crackdown on our rights to freedom of expression and
- [Lobby of Parliament](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/lobby-of-parliament/) - 17 March 2026. Today Sabeel-Kairos UK along with MPs, Trade Unionists and civil society organisations joined together to defend the right to protest and demand our government drop their proposal to give police new powers to effectively ban repeat protests based on their "cumulative disruption". Find out more about the lobby and our coalition demands
- [Methodist Conference commends Cry for Hope to Churches for prayerful study](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/methodist-conference-commends-cry-for-hope-to-churches-for-prayerful-study/) - We are delighted to report that the Methodist Church, in response to several memorials submitted by our campaigners, have responded with some substantial actions they wish Churches to take in the coming year to promote justice, peace and equality for Palestinians. 24th June. This week saw the start of Methodist Conference, and we are delighted
- [Carlisle Diocese passes historic Cry for Hope motion](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/carlisle-diocese-passes-historic-cry-for-hope-motion/) - 5 November, 2021 On Saturday 9th of October 60 members of the Church of England gathered together under the leadership of the Bishop of Carlisle, The Rt Revd James Newcome for their autumn Diocesan Synod meeting. Members included clergy and lay people. On their agenda was a motion passed by Solway Deanery, calling on the
- [Sabeel-Kairos Communities](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-communities-2/) - Across the UK we have a number of Sabeel-Kairos community groups. All are grassroots movements, bringing together people locally that campaign, advocate and fundraise for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Others meet in small groups or online to pray through our ‘Wave of Prayer’ bulletin, that we send out weekly from our partner
- [Apartheid-Free Communities campaign](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/apartheid-free-communities-campaign/) - We are delighted to have joined the international Apartheid-Free Communities campaign! Read on to find out about the campaign, how you can get your church/community involved, and the resources available to help you. Background The Apartheid-Free Communities Campaign was formed in the USA in 2022, and is gaining international momentum. The American coalition is convened
- [Statement by Sabeel on the war in Iran](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/statement-by-sabeel-on-the-war-in-iran/) - “They shall beat their swords into ploughshares… nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” — Isaiah 2:4 We, the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center, speak from Jerusalem, a city that has known occupation and the machinery of war for generations. We speak as Palestinian Christians who believe,
- [Petition: Support and endorse Kairos Palestine II A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/petition-support-and-endorse-kairos-palestine-ii-a-moment-of-truth-faith-in-a-time-of-genocide/) - In response to Kairos Palestine II: A Moment of Truth – Faith in a Time of Genocide, the Global Kairos for Justice coalition (GKJ) affirms this document as a decisive Kairos moment that calls the global church and people of conscience to truth, repentance, and action. Standing with Palestinian Christians, GKJ endorses the call to
- [About Sabeel-Kairos](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-britain/) - Sabeel-Kairos UK is a campaigning Christian charity that works for human rights, justice and equality for Palestinians in partnership/solidarity with the Christian community in the Holy Land. Our vision statement We act in solidarity with Palestinian Christians in their journey towards justice and equal human rights for all Palestinians, through mobilising UK Christians and Churches
- [Sabeel-Kairos staff](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-staff/) - We have a small but dedicated staff team who are passionate about their work! Meet the team. (from left to right, Claire, Ruth and Charlotte) Charlotte Marshall - Director Charlotte has worked for Sabeel-Kairos since 2014, originally as advocacy officer for the Kairos Britain network, then transferring her role to Sabeel-Kairos during the merger in
- [Claire Thiel](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/claire/) - Claire - Events and Campaigns officer Claire is the newest member of the team and will be overseeing Events and Campaigns. Claire is a Counsellor with a private Counselling practise, has a BA in Applied Theology and spent many years managing a Community Coffee Shop in South London. Claire first visited Palestine in 1991 and
- [Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency - Statement by independent NGOs and civil society organizations](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestine-recognition-must-come-with-action-to-save-lives-states-must-stop-israels-crimes-and-ensure-palestinian-agency-statement-by-independent-ngos-and-civil-society-organizations/) - 2nd October 2025. Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian crisis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. For real impact and to avoid complicity, States must turn their expressions of solidarity into concrete, life-saving action, and any plans for
- [Zack Polanski joins 250 orgs calling on Keir Starmer to Reject Rosebank](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/zack-polanski-joins-250-orgs-calling-on-keir-starmer-to-reject-rosebank/) - 6 November 2025. We have joined the Stop Rosebank coalition to challenge the UK Government not to give in to Big Oil and directly fund one of the companies most complicit in Israel's illegal settlements and funding of the Israeli military. Dear Prime Minister, We, the undersigned, are writing to urge your government to reject
- [As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/as-mass-starvation-spreads-across-gaza-our-colleagues-and-those-we-serve-are-wasting-away/) - 23 July 2025 As the Israeli government’s siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. With supplies now totally depleted, humanitarian organisations are witnessing their own colleagues and partners waste away before their eyes. Exactly two months since the Israeli
- [Sabeel-Kairos UK Board of Trustees](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-uk-board-of-trustees/) - We are delighted to have a dedicated, experienced and passionate board of Trustees guiding and supporting the work we undertake. Please find their short biographies below. Karen Fairfax-Cholmeley (Chair) Karen's background is law, community education and project development and she has a strong belief in the rule of law and the universal application of human
- [Rifat Kassis speaks at AGM](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/rifat-kassis-speaks-at-agm/) - We were honoured to welcome Rifat Kassis to our 2025 AGM back in the autumn. To watch the recording go to: https://youtu.be/V6X6KjaSEFM
- [Contact Us](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/contact-us/) - For questions and enquiries please contact info@sabeel-kairos.org.uk We no longer have an office - our staff work remotely. We have a new PO Box address as of the 14th January 2025. Please send correspondence to: Sabeel-Kairos UK PO Box 293 PUDSEY LS28 0GF Please note: if you are sending us a cheque, please ensure it
- [URGENT: Take action to stop a new illegal settlement in Beit Sahour](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/urgent-take-action-to-stop-a-new-illegal-settlement-in-beit-sahour/) - The Mayor of Bethlehem, together with our partner Kairos Palestine are urgently calling on the global community to write to their elected representatives and church leaders to put pressure on Israel to immediately halt a new settlement which threatens to displace many Palestinian Christians in the Beit Sahour area. 1st December 2025 Last week, Israeli
- [Donate](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/donate-2/) - All donations directly support: - Our core advocacy campaign Investing for Peace, which has already helped three UK denominations to change their investment policies to screen out and/or divest from companies that profit from the Israeli occupation. - Our work to promote Palestinian Liberation theology here in the UK through our partnership with Sabeel Jerusalem
- [Kairos Palestine film (with subtitles)](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-film-with-subtitles/) - The Kairos Palestine film (2009) marks the historic call for solidarity from the Palestinian church to end over 6 decades of occupation and oppression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0EBwegQgeQ
- [Occupation captured by Christian Peacemaker Teams](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/occupation-captured-by-christian-peacemaker-teams/)
- [Eyes on West Bank Webinar with John Howard.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/eyes-on-west-bank-webinar-with-john-howard/) - Now uploaded to YouTube. We had a great evening with SK trustee John Howard sharing about his recent trip to Palestine and also hearing from Claire after her return from The Creatives delegation in Jerusalem learning about how the Palestinians use art as resistance and to protect their heritage and culture. The recording is now
- [Advent Series Week 1 Uploaded to YouTube!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/advent-series-week-1-uploaded-to-youtube/) - We were absolutely delighted to welcome Alice Kisiya to speak about her experience of living under occupation and her families battle to protect their land of Al Makhrour in Bethlehem. Alice inspired us and challenged us as she passionately shared her heart to stand up for what is right. If you missed it, watch again
- [Synod's silence on Gaza amounts to complicity](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/synods-silence-on-gaza-amounts-to-complicity/) - A letter to the Church of England's Synod secretary-general, William Nye, from the Christian Palestinian organisation Kairos Palestine, sent late last month, says: “Neither history nor future generations will forgive the silence of the Church.” Read more on this story below. Reported in the Church Times on 10/07/25: Synod’s silence on Gaza amounts to ‘complicity’
- [Call to Prayer for Peace in the Middle East and Act of Public Witness - September](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/call-to-prayer-for-peace-in-the-middle-east-and-act-of-public-witness-september/) - Together with Christian organisations, churches, and networks in the UK we are inviting congregations to join us in prayer on Sunday 21st September (UN World Peace Day) and then on Thursday 25th join a moment of inter-faith public witness. More details below. Background information: We are witnessing the devastating escalation of violence in Gaza and
- [Existence is Resistance in the West Bank, Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/existence-is-resistance-in-the-west-bank-palestine/) - Professor Esther McIntosh From 1–10 June 2025, Esther participated in a solidarity and advocacy visit to the West Bank with Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) and Sabeel (Palestinian Liberation Theology Center) in occupied East Jerusalem. After October 2023, Sabeel became the only civil organisation to still bring international delegations to Palestine; their Director, Omar
- [The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-hidden-war-on-palestinian-women-checkpoint-diaries/) - Our friends at the Balasan Initiative have produced this excellent short documentary about the violence Palestinian women face at Israeli checkpoints.
- [Kairos Palestine documentary: The Silent Genocide](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-documentary-the-silent-genocide/) - Watch this new short film by our partner Kairos Palestine offering an in-depth portrayal of the silent genocide and the tragic reality Palestinians endure in the West Bank, marked by an entrenched system of apartheid, severe movement restrictions, expanding settlements, land confiscation, forced displacement, and ongoing acts of ethnic cleansing.
- [Calls to action and solidarity from Palestinian Christians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/calls-to-action-and-solidarity-from-palestinian-christians/) - Here you will find links to the key documents, statements and calls to action from our partners in Palestine and the wider Palestinian Church. The Kairos Document 2009 - A moment of truth A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering The original Kairos Palestine document in 2009 called on
- [Reporting back on the Advocacy Tour!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/reporting-back-on-the-advocacy-tour/) - We were recently privileged to have Sahar Francis and Revd Ashraf Tannous here with us in the UK for an advocacy tour. Here's how they got on... Wow, what a week! From engagements in parliament, to acts of public witness, to speaking in churches, our speakers had a jam-packed week of events which reached a
- [UK Advocacy Tour - Full list of public events](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/uk-advocacy-tour-full-list-of-public-events/) - In just over 2 weeks' time we have Sahar Francis, Human Rights Lawyer, and Revd Ashraf Tannous, Palestinian pastor in Bethlehem, visiting the UK for an advocacy tour. Have a look at all the events they are doing and come along! Manchester: Wednesday 15th October RSVP/Zoom link: commitmentforlife@urc.org.uk London: Friday 17th October Conference Update: We
- [Sabeel-Kairos UK Conference: From Lament to Liberation](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-uk-conference-from-lament-to-liberation/) - UPDATE - OWEN JONES WILL BE A PANELLIST AT OUR CONFERENCE! Friday 17th October, St John's Church Waterloo. We’d love you to join us for our in-person conference with guest speakers Sahar Francis, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer, and Revd Ashraf Tannous, Pastor of the Lutheran Churches in Bethlehem and Beit Sahour. We are so
- [Stop Trade with Settlements!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/stop-trade-with-settlements/) - An alliance of more than 80 civil society organizations today launches a new campaign “Stop Trade with Settlements,” demanding countries to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), including by major multinational companies and financial institutions sustaining the settlement enterprise. Press release: Monday 15th September. New international joint campaign
- [New: Sabeel resource 'This is where we stand: A Sabeel reflection on Antisemitism'](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-sabeel-resource-this-is-where-we-stand-a-sabeel-reflection-on-antisemitism/) - Our partner Sabeel have worked for several years to produce this excellent new resource on antisemitism. Find out more below. Sabeel is a center for Palestinian liberation theology based in both occupied Palestine and Israel. Our aim is to stand with those who are on the margins of society, and to use theology to liberate
- [Yasmin, 12](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/feature-story-from-gaza/) - "I want to be a doctor - to help others as I have been helped" *Yasmin greets me with a shy but engaging smile. As a young girl living in Gaza she has endured more suffering than any 12 year old I've ever met, but an air of optimism and child-like joy still surround her.
- [Areej, 16.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/areej-16/) - *Areej lives in Shejaiya, and would like to study nursing when she leaves school. She speaks eloquently about how life in Gaza has changed since the last war, and how the sense of community and family is slowly being eroded by the siege. She was injured in the war and has received treatment from Al Ahli
- [Mohammad, 19](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/mohammad-19/) - "I can bring home food now, and shop for my family" Mohammad is a graduate of the NECC Vocational training centre in Shejaiya, from the metal and aluminium course. Following that, he was selected for the job creation programme and given a 6-month contract at a workshop which makes kitchen units. After the 6 months
- [Father Mario, Parish Priest](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/father-mario-parish-priest/) - Father Mario is from Brazil, but has been based in Gaza for the last 3 years. The Latin Parish serves the community through the Church and Pontifical Mission projects. These are projects that focus on not only the material needs of people in Gaza but the spiritual ones too. “I’ve been here for 3
- [Global Kairos for Justice Europe issues statement of concern and call to action](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/global-kairos-for-justice-europe-issues-statement-of-concern-and-call-to-action/) - The GKJ Europe network has issued a letter to Church leaders regarding the recent surge in violent attacks against Christians and properties in Jerusalem and Israel. Concern over increase in acts of hatred and violence against the Christian community and their property in Jerusalem and Israel The European Global Kairos for Justice network views with
- [New Report by Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-report-by-kairos-palestine-and-global-kairos-for-justice/) - A dossier on Israeli Apartheid: A Pressing Call to Churches Around the World We, members of Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice, have created a theological study for Christians and other civil society organizations who want to learn more about the crime of apartheid and why Palestinians and a growing number of churches and
- [World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/world-week-for-peace-in-palestine-and-israel-2/) - Each year the World Council of Churches hosts the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. Find links to this year's theme and documents here. 2024: This year's WWPPI takes place from the 15-22 September and the theme is “Faith, Hope and Love in Action: Towards Justice in Israel Palestine.” There are already a
- [Kairos Palestine Christmas Alert](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-christmas-alert/) - In this 2023 Christmas Alert, Kairos Palestine points to the dire, tragic situation of the Palestinians in Gaza. It provides theological reflections and prayers to encourage deeper solidarity and more meaningful actions. You can read and download the alert here: Kairos Palestine Christmas Alert 2023
- [Resources for Lent/Easter 2024](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/resources-for-lent-2024/) - Give to our partner Kairos Palestine's Easter Appeal, Pray for Gaza through the Stations of the Cross resources, join a Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage and other actions/resources for Lent/Easter. Kairos Palestine Easter Appeal For many years, Kairos Palestine has issued an Easter Alert to our friends around the globe. We have described the effects of Israel’s
- [October 7th, 2024: One Year On Still Another Cry from Palestinian Christians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/october-7th-2024-one-year-on-still-another-cry-from-palestinian-christians/) - On the anniversary of the 7th October 2023 attacks and the year of bloodshed that has followed, our partner Kairos Palestine issues this statement. October 7th, 2024: One Year On Still Another Cry from Palestinian Christians …learn to do good, seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Isaiah 1:17 In
- [Call to European Churches: Why are you silent in the face of genocide?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/call-to-european-churches-why-are-you-silent-in-the-face-of-genocide/) - “Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.” Psalm 106:3 December 19th, 2024 We, members of the Global Kairos for Justice coalition, write this letter during a season commemorating God’s intervention in history to bring justice and peace to all nations and creation. The heavenly host proclaimed to the shepherds suffering
- [Kairos Palestine Statement on Gaza Ceasefire](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-statement-on-gaza-ceasefire/) - “But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” Amos 5:24 Jerusalem/ Bethlehem, Monday January 20th, 2025 In light of the recent ceasefire agreement between the Israeli occupation and Hamas, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Palestinian people for their steadfastness and resilient spirit during these challenging and bloody times.
- [A Betrayal of Justice: Kairos Palestine Rejects Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Proposal and Calls for Global Action](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-betrayal-of-justice-kairos-palestine-rejects-trumps-ethnic-cleansing-proposal-and-calls-for-global-action/) - Read the statement from our partner Kairos Palestine issued on 6th February 2025. "Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people." Isaiah 10:1-2 "وَيلٌ لِلَّذينَ يَشتَرِعونَ فَرائِضَ الإِثْم، والَّذينَ يَكتُبونَ كِتابةَ الظُّلْم، لِيَرُدُّوا الضُّعَفاءَ عن
- [Methodists and URC endorse WCC Apartheid statement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/methodists-and-urc-endorse-wcc-apartheid-statement/) - Last week both the Methodist Conference and the United Reformed Church's General Assembly passed emergency resolutions commending the World Council of Churches statement calling for an end to apartheid, occupation and impunity in Palestine and Israel. On Friday 4th July the moderator of the West Midlands Synod, Revd Steve Faber, introduced Resolution 42 to the
- [A Response to 'Cry for Hope': A Call to the Churches and the WCC Assembly 2022](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/statement-from-the-sabeel-kairos-theology-group/) - Read and share our statement and call to the WCC Assembly in 2022 regarding the Palestinian Cry for Hope, in partnership with the Sabeel-Kairos Theology Group. Introduction From the 15-17th March 2022 the Sabeel-Kairos Theology Group met to discuss the Palestinian Cry for Hope, and how this important call might be amplified within the
- [Introduction to the Sabeel-Kairos Theology Group](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-theology-group/) - The Sabeel-Kairos theology group was formed several years ago to address the many theological issues and challenges facing the Church worldwide when it comes to their engagement on Israel/Palestine, and to encourage Churches to fulfil their Gospel mandate, and stand in solidarity with those facing oppression and discrimination in Palestine and Israel. The group encompasses
- [A Jerusalem Voice for Justice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-jerusalem-voice-for-justice/) - An ecumenical witness for equality and a just peace in Palestine/Israel. Last week, Patriarch Michel Sabbah, Bishop Munib Younan, and other Palestinian Christian community leaders, including Sabeel’s Sawsan Bitar, released “A Jerusalem Voice for Justice,” a statement reaffirming their Christian faith and urging global solidarity amid deepening violence in Palestine. The statement addresses Palestinians, the
- [Christ in the Rubble resource kit](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christ-in-the-rubble-resource-kit/) - Our sister organisation in the US, Friends of Sabeel North America, has put together this useful resource pack to use in your church and Christian community. With prayers, sermons, actions, songs/carols and images all collated in one place, it focuses on Munther Isaac's Christ in the Rubble theme from 2023 and helps us to build
- [Red Letter Christians - Daily devotional Reflections from Bethlehem throughout Advent](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/red-letter-christians-daily-devotional-reflections-from-bethlehem-throughout-advent/) - Our friends at Red Letter Christians have produced a wonderful resource this year where we can turn our hearts and minds to Bethlehem in this holy season. Written by Palestinian Christians living in the heart of the Holy Land and their allies, this devotional invites us to consider the world-changing truth that God is with us,
- [Global Kairos for Justice Call for Prayer during Advent](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/global-kairos-for-justice-call-for-prayer-during-advent/) - It is a very critical moment for the Palestinian people. Palestinians have no safe place in their land, threatened by killing and forcible transfer. We therefore cry to God during this Advent season for the Palestinian people at 12.00 o’clock wherever we are in the world. You can download the prayer above here: Advent Prayer
- [Sabeel-Kairos UK Presents its 2024 Advent Series](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-uk-presents-its-2024-advent-series/) - Join us this December! Sabeel-Kairos UK is delighted to announce this years Advent series ‘Palestine-Longing for Peace.’ Amidst the horror which continues to unfold throughout Palestine and beyond, we bring you Palestinian voices with their message to us this advent season. This four-part series will amplify the voice of Palestinian Christians living under occupation, oppression
- [Sabeel-Kairos Christmas Appeal for Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-christmas-appeal-for-palestine/) - Be part of creating jobs, livelihoods and hope in Palestine this Christmas! This year we invite our members, supporters and campaigners to join us in supporting the vital work of Bethlehem Bible College through their charitable arm, the Shepherd Society. The Shepherd Society runs many programmes in the West Bank and Gaza including medical aid,
- [Thank you! £11,300 raised for the Shepherd Society](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/thank-you-11300-raised-for-the-shepherd-society/) - We are delighted to have reached and surpassed our fundraising target for our Christmas Appeal, thanks to the generosity of our supporters! Many thanks to every one of you that contributed to our appeal, which in total has raised over £11,300 for the job creation programme of the Shepherd Society, the charitable arm of Bethlehem
- [New resource - Creatives Guide to Ethical Financing](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-resource-creatives-guide-to-ethical-financing/) - Our friends at Grapevine Theatre have been working hard to produce this wonderful resource for folks in the creative arts sector. Its a brilliant practical guide on how to check out those that finance you, and make ethical decisions about what funding you accept, and how to research and know what your investors might be
- [Investing for Peace (Free Download)](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/ifp-free-download/) - click below to download Investing for Peace for free Investing-for-Peace-free-download-June-19Download
- [Investing for Peace Campaign postcard](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/investing-for-peace-campaign-postcard/) - Please find our campaign postcard here. You can download and print this, or order copies directly from us. To help you campaign with us we have produced this campaign card, to be addressed to your national Church leaders and posted. Investing_For_Peace-Campaign-Action-PostcardDownload Please use this list (for 2019) of national church leaders in
- [Boycott Teva](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/boycott-teva/) - Liverpool friends of Palestine have produced this helpful flyer to request alternative medication if your prescription includes medication supplied by Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva. Download the resource here: Teva Letter.doc updated
- [Posters for Demos and Vigils](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/posters-for-demos-and-vigils/) - New Resource!!! Check out our downloadable posters for you to use at vigils and protests. Containing an assortment of phrases that call for a #freepalestine SKUK posters for vigils demos
- [0710  Journeys Workshop](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/0710-journeys-workshop/) - Thank you for taking time today to join this reflective journey around Wayne's exhibition. I hope this self guided journey will give you time to connect with Wayne's images, and recognise the emotions and thoughts that can be used to take meaningful action. A Journey Through Images: Hope and Resilience in Palestine and Beyond.
- [0710 Journeys](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/0710-journeys/) - Photo exhibition at P21 Gallery in London 9th July-5th Sept. Sabeel -Kairos UK are delighted to be sponsoring this photo exhibition by Wayne Campbell. Wayne took many of the photos whilst in Palestine in February with the Sabeel Influencer project and they are stunning. With workshops running throughout the summer alongside the exhibition, use
- [Open letter to UK Govt calling for Gaza inquiry](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/open-letter-to-uk-govt-calling-for-gaza-inquiry/) - 4 July 2025. We, the undersigned organisations, strongly urge the UK Government to support and establish an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza since October 2023. In light of reports of atrocities committed by the Israeli government in Gaza and reports of the UK’s collaboration with Israeli military
- [Kairos Palestine Welcomes Bold WCC Actions Affirming Justice, Naming Apartheid, and Advancing Global Solidarity](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-welcomes-bold-wcc-actions-affirming-justice-naming-apartheid-and-advancing-global-solidarity/) - June 24, 2025 – Jerusalem, Palestine Kairos Palestine welcomes with deep appreciation and hope the prophetic resolutions adopted by the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) during its meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 18–24 June 2025. We especially affirm the Central Committee’s endorsement of the Report of the Working Group on Palestine and Israel
- [Useful Podcasts](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/useful-podcasts/) - If you love your podcasts.......... These are a must listen for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Palestine, and the ongoing occupation Palestinians are living under. Great for signposting your friends too as well if they want to find out more: Munther Isaac. Gaza, God and the genocide:
- [UK Gov response to Israel 'gravely inadequate' say 15 human rights groups](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/uk-gov-response-to-israel-gravely-inadequate-say-15-human-rights-groups/) - 30 May 2025. Sabeel-Kairos joined other UK organisations in a letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary calling the response to the Israeli authorities’ blockade of humanitarian aid, its continued attacks on Gaza, and the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank gravely inadequate. In the letter the organisations also urged the UK
- [Return to Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/return-to-gaza/) - A Lament by Swee Ang Return to Gaza My God, my God Why do You forsake Gaza? The broken heart of Gaza cries out to you from the abyss of darkness, death, despair and desolation Do you not hear the cries of the mothers Weeping for their children Bodies crushed under the rubble
- [Unified Call to Confront Famine in Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/unified-call-to-confront-famine-in-gaza/) - Launch the Diplomatic Humanitarian Convoy Now 12th May 2025 Palestinian civil society, joined by humanitarian and human rights organisations worldwide, issues this urgent and unified call: The manufactured famine in Gaza must be halted. The international community must act decisively, immediately, and with full moral and legal responsibility. This open call is still available for
- [Leading Aid and Human Rights Organisations Condemn the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as a Dangerous, Politicised Sham](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/leading-aid-and-human-rights-organisations-condemn-the-gaza-humanitarian-foundation-as-a-dangerous-politicised-sham/) - We, the undersigned humanitarian and human rights organisations, unequivocally reject the establishment of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a project led by politically connected Western security and military figures, coordinated in tandem with the Israeli government, and launched while the people of Gaza remain under total siege. It lacks any Palestinian involvement in its design
- [Journeys to Justice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/journeys-to-justice/) - In March this year 12 Creatives spent time in East Jerusalem and the West Bank experiencing what life is like living under Israeli occupation. The impact upon each of them was huge. Humbled and challenged they have each come back wanting to use their voices and platforms to advocate for the freedom of the Palestinian
- [Journeys to Justice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/journeys-to-justice-2/) - If you missed our online storytelling event, you can catch up by watching the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7LsZhKmn7rE
- [A Global Call to affirm and uphold Palestinian Rights and the Rule of International Law](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-global-call-to-affirm-and-uphold-palestinian-rights-and-the-rule-of-international-law/) - We are a movement of faith communities, students, academics, nonprofit organizations, civil society organizations, trade union members, business people, other people of conscience and good will. We cry out at the growing indifference and silence in the face of systemic violations of International Law by Member States of the United Nations. Sign our petition now
- [An Unlawful Presence](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/an-unlawful-presence/) - “We, the undersigned organisations, call upon global leaders to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities in light of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion and the UN General Assembly resolution.” Read our shared post about how world leaders must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. World leaders must act to end Israel’s
- [Kairos Palestine Easter Appeal 2025](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-easter-appeal-2025/) - As we approach Easter, a time of renewal and resurrection, we Palestinian Christians stand at a crossroad.... - one that will determine whether our presence in the land where Christ was born, crucified, and resurrected will endure or fade into history. The threats facing us and all Palestinians—land confiscation, forced displacement, physical assaults and violent
- [Kairos Palestine Easter Appeal 2025](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-easter-appeal-2025-2/) - As we approach Easter, a time of renewal and resurrection, we Palestinian Christians stand at a crossroad..... —one that will determine whether our presence in the land where Christ was born, crucified, and resurrected will endure or fade into history. The threats facing us and all Palestinians—land confiscation, forced displacement, physical assaults and violent
- [Water resources](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/current-situation/) - Palestinian domestic water supply averages 50 - 70 litres per capita per day (lpcd). The World Health Organisation recommends that minimum water supply be 100 lpcd to ensure good health and hygiene practices. Israeli domestic consumption averages 280 lpcd. In Tubas district (West Bank) average consumption for 48,000 Palestinians is 30 lpcd. In Beka’ot settlement
- [Economics](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/economics/) - On average, an Israeli earns $30,000 a year whereas the average Palestinian earns a tenth of this, less than $3,000. 23.6% of Israelis live below the poverty line compared with 46% in the West Bank and 80% in the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestine Monetary Authority, the economic situation in Palestine in 2019 is
- [People](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/people/) - Israel has a population of about 7.5 million, 20% of whom are Palestinian Arabs. There are about 4 million Palestinians living in what is known as the ‘Palestinian Territories’. This term includes the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. There are also an estimated 4-5 million Palestinian refugees living outside of Palestine/Israel. According to
- [Occupation and Apartheid](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-occupation/) - The Israeli occupation controls Palestinian movement (people and goods) through a network of checkpoints and obstacles such as roadblocks and roads reserved for settlers only. In addition, Palestinians under occupation live under Israeli military rule, whereas Israeli settlers live under civilian rule, leading several human rights organisations to label the situation as Apartheid. One of the
- [The Christian Community](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/religion/) - There has been a Christian community in the Holy Land since the very beginning of Christianity. Although a minority in the Palestinian population, this small community contribute hugely to society, and are responsible for over 40% of social services in the West Bank and East Jerusalem today. This community, however, is reducing in size due
- [Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/gaza/) - For the two million people who live Gaza, life is an endless struggle. The current situation sees the citizens of Gaza living in abject poverty in near inhuman conditions. The horrific situation which the people of Gaza will wake up to today is a direct result of Israel’s official policy, which continues to determine daily
- [West Bank - Settlements and Wall](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/west-bank-settlements-and-wall/) - UN OCHA OPT Map of West Bank access restrictions November 2024 Open as a PDF here: Westbank_Access_Restrictions_Nov_24
- [Israel and Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/israel-and-the-occupied-palestinian-territories/)
- [From historic Palestine to today](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/partition-plan/) - With thanks to Visualizing Palestine for their permission to use this resource.
- [History](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/history/) - Contrary to a popular misconception, the conflict in Palestine/Israel is neither hundreds of years old nor is it primarily religious. At the heart of it is a struggle for the control of land. Zionism, which emerged in nineteenth century Europe, is an ideology of Jewish nationalism. A key factor in the birth of the
- [Sabeel Jerusalem](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-jerusalem-2/) - Sabeel Jerusalem is a Palestinian organisation working in East Jerusalem and the West Bank to serve the Palestinian Christian population and help mobilise and inspire them to work for justice, liberation and freedom for all Palestinian people. Mission To strive towards theological liberation through instilling the Christian faith in the daily lives of those who
- [Kairos Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine/) - Kairos Palestine is a Christian Palestinian movement, born out of the Kairos Document, which advocates for ending the Israeli occupation and achieving a just solution to the conflict. The 2009 Kairos Document is the word of Christian Palestinians to the world about what is happening in Palestine. “Our word is a cry of hope, with
- [Updated Kairos Palestine motion moves forward to General Synod!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/updated-kairos-palestine-motion-moves-forward-to-general-synod/) - We are delighted that a motion to encourage greater support and solidarity with Palestinian Christians, along with a call for the Church of England to divest from all companies profiting from Israel's illegal occupation, has been updated and re-affirmed by the Carlisle Diocese, and now proceeds to General Synod in July. The Kairos Palestine motion,
- [Stories from Palestinian Christians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/stories-from-palestinian-christians/) - Saturday 26th April, 7.30-9pm. An informative evening discussing ways we can support our Palestinian brothers and sisters achieve equality in the Holy Land. More info and register for free ticket here: https://storiesfrompalestinianchristians.eventbrite.com/ (you do not have to register but it will help us get the right amount of refreshments if you can!)
- [Free access to Palestinian films](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/free-access-to-palestinian-films/) - With the situation in Palestine deteriorating yet further, a lot of filmmakers have made their films about Palestine available online for free. Please find links of films below that are free to access: A collection of documentaries published by Al Jazeera Documentary: https://bit.ly/3yp2nBI https://bit.ly/2SSpMeC https://bit.ly/3f0KK3P "Keeper of Memory" documentary: https://youtu.be/eywuYeflWzg "Empty
- [Leave a legacy of hope](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/leave-a-legacy-of-hope/) - How to include a gift in your Will: Please order our Legacy information pack by filling in the form below or emailing Ruth info@sabeel-kairos.org.uk Whether you’re updating a pre-existing Will or have never written one before this guide contains all the practical information you need to include a gift in your Will to Sabeel-Kairos, as
- [Sabeel-Kairos UK at Greenbelt!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-uk-at-greenbelt/) - Planning is now well underway for the Sabeel-Kairos stall at this years Greenbelt. We are excited to be able to promote the great work that we are doing, especially in the current climate, and are looking forward to having the opportunity to meet and engage with people who will be at the festival. We have
- [West Bank Webinar - the silent genocide](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/west-bank-webinar-the-silent-genocide/) - Since Oct 7th 2023 over 500 Palestinians in the West Bank have been killed by the Israeli military, or settlers, including over 968 attacks by settlers on Palestinians and their property. Over 9000 Palestinians have been arrested, including 635 minors, and over 43,600 fruit and olive trees belonging to Palestinians have been destroyed. In the
- [Movie Night - ‘Where Olive Trees Weep’](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/movie-night-where-olive-trees-weep/) - Join us for a FREE screening of the film, plus a Q+A with executive producer Ashira Darwish! Tuesday 24th September at 7pm, online. ‘Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.' We
- [Eyes on the West Bank - Webinar with John Howard](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/eyes-on-the-west-bank-webinar-with-john-howard/) - Wednesday 19th March, 7pm. Former Ecumenical Accompanier and current Sabeel-Kairos trustee, John spent 3 weeks in the West Bank in January this year. In this webinar he will reflect on what he saw, how Palestinians are responding to the current situation in the West Bank, and stories of those he met during his trip.
- [Speaker tour: Tent of Nations](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/speaker-tour-tent-of-nations/) - Fantastic chance this coming week and next to hear IN PERSON from Shadin, daughter of Daoud Nassar at the Tent of Nations / Nassar Farm. Don't miss this opportunity if you can get to one of these venues! Monday 3rd March 1-3 p.m. at Hapton Methodist Church, Whitefield St. Hapton. BB12 7JY Thursday 6th March
- [Stop Arming Israel: 230 organisations demand action from Governments](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/stop-arming-israel-230-organisations-demand-action-from-governments/) - We join 230+ organisations in calling on all F-35 partners to take action in line with their legal obligations and immediately halt the direct and indirect transfer of F-35 parts and components to Israel. Partners to the F-35 programme have individually and collectively failed to prevent these jets from being used to commit serious violations
- [15 NGOs demand UK action to stop escalating violence in the West Bank](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/15-ngos-demand-uk-action-to-stop-escalating-violence-in-the-west-bank/) - 11 February. We, the undersigned organisations, urgently call on the UK Government to take immediate action in response to escalating Israeli forces’ violence in the occupied West Bank, particularly in Jenin and Tulkarem refugee camps. Since early 2025, Israeli military attacks have killed at least 66 Palestinians in the West Bank, including eight children. The ongoing
- [The Divestment Guide- Great resource for students!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-divestment-guide-great-resource-for-students/) - For all students who are looking for ways you can take action for Palestine! The Divestment Guide, created in partnership with the Student Christian Movement, will take you step by step through all you need to know to campaign for your university to divest from arms sales and promote a just peace. Download this free
- [Sabeel-Kairos community groups](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-community-groups/) - Across the UK we have a number of Sabeel-Kairos community groups. All are grassroots movements, bringing together people locally that campaign, advocate and fundraise for a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Others meet in small groups or online to pray through our ‘Wave of Prayer’ bulletin, that we send out weekly from our partner Sabeel
- [Held without charge](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/held-without-charge/) - Tuesday 4th February, 6pm (UK) The horrific conditions experienced by Palestinians inside Israeli jails with Layan Nasir and Tala Nasir. In partnership with Amos Trust, we bring you the chance to hear first-hand from Layan about her ordeal in Israeli prison for over 8 months, without charge or trial. We will also be
- [18 NGOs demand UK Government ensure Gaza cessation of hostilities leads to justice and accountability](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/18-ngos-demand-uk-government-ensure-gaza-cessation-of-hostilities-leads-to-justice-and-accountability/) - 16.01.25. Today we joined other human rights, development and humanitarian organisations in welcoming the ceasefire whilst highlighting the failure of the UK Government to act meaningfully or hold Israel accountable for the last 14 month of bloodshed in Gaza. Full statement: We, the undersigned organisations, welcome the temporary cessation of hostilities between Hamas and Israel
- [Unity and Solidarity with Palestinian Christians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/unity-and-solidarity-with-palestinian-christians/) - From Churches Together in South London: To church leaders, church goers, people working in or with Christian organisations and churches, representatives of churches together groups, local ecumenical partnerships and other ecumenical organisations in South London. We warmly invite you to join us for a webinar during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Unity
- [Hope is a radical act](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/hope-is-a-radical-act/) - We warmly invite you to our next online webinar: ‘Hope is a Radical Act’: Reflections on my travels in the occupied territory of Palestine with Miranda Pinch Thursday 23rd January @7pm UK time. To register for a free ticket go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/8Q8qf9wYRuaOAacdeBHplw
- [Statement on police barring 18 January march from the BBC](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/statement-on-police-barring-18-january-march-from-the-bbc/) - Today we have joined the Palestine Solidarity Campaign strongly condemning police attempts to stop an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January. The full statement and signatories January 10th, 2025 We strongly condemn police attempts to stop an agreed march for Palestine from protesting at the BBC on 18 January.
- [How to host a fundraiser](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/how-to-host-an-online-fundraiser/) - If you would like to host a fundraiser in your local group, community or parish we would love to hear from you. This is a great- and delicious! - way to have some fun and stand in solidarity with Palestinians. Have a look at our recipe cards, and fun fact sheets, and then contact
- [2023-24 Annual Report](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/2023-24-annual-report/) - We are pleased to present you with this annual report, which outlines our advocacy work and priorities during the period between September 2023-24. During this time, we have seen some incredible successes in our work, whilst at the same time facing huge challenges as the situation in Palestine deteriorates rapidly. Our partners, at the forefront
- [Palestinian Christians from Kairos Palestine meet the Archbishop of Canterbury](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestinian-christians-from-kairos-palestine-meet-the-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - “I praise God for the steadfastness of Palestinian Christians in the face of occupation, systemic discrimination and devastating violence. I thank God for their faithfulness in the land where Christ lived, died and was raised from the dead.” These were the words of the Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, following his meeting with
- [Joint Statement: 37 Organisations call for URGENT clarity from Foreign Sec on genocide remarks](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/joint-statement-37-organisations-call-for-urgent-clarity-from-foreign-sec-on-genocide-remarks/) - We call on the Foreign Secretary, as a matter of urgency, to make a statement clarifying the Government’s understanding of i) genocide in international law; ii) the scope of the UK’s international obligations pursuant to the Genocide Convention and Rome Statute; and iii) what steps must be taken to fulfil such obligations. The need for
- [Urgent Statement: Northern Gaza is Being Erased – Global Leaders Must Act Now to End Israel’s Atrocities](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/urgent-statement-northern-gaza-is-being-erased-global-leaders-must-act-now-to-end-israels-atrocities/) - The Israeli forces’ assault on Gaza has escalated to a horrifying level of atrocity. Northern Gaza is being wiped off the map. Under the guise of “evacuation,” Israeli forces have ordered the forced displacement of an estimated 400,000 Palestinians trapped in northern Gaza, including Gaza City. This is not an evacuation—this is forced displacement under
- [Sabeel-Kairos T-Shirts and Tote bags for sale!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-t-shirts-and-tote-bags-for-sale/) - Our new-look Sabeel-Kairos T-shirts and Tote Bags are must haves for anyone wanting to show their support and solidarity for the people of Palestine; highlighting our charity's values as we campaign for peace and justice. Great to wear when campaigning at protests and vigils. Get yours now by visiting our online shop!
- [Palestinians in northern Gaza are facing an imminent existential threat](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestinians-in-northern-gaza-are-facing-an-imminent-existential-threat/) - 9th October - 15 NGOs including Sabeel-Kairos UK warn UK Government of urgent and immediate threat to the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in northern Gaza, and call their silence 'tantamount to complicity'. The UK is failing to stand up for international law, as Israeli forces are forcibly transferring civilians from northern Gaza
- [Connect with us!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/connect-with-us/) - Please contact Claire, our advocacy officer if you would like to become involved in our under 35s work on advocacy@sabeel-kairos.org.uk Please also find and follow us on twitter, instagram, and facebook
- [Student Christian Movement Magazine 'Conscientization' Covers Advocacy for Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/student-christian-movement-magazine-conscientization-covers-palestine-advocacy/) - The Student Christian Movement's latest issue of their Movement Magazine, edited by our Advocacy Officer for Under 35's, Victoria, introduced students to justice issues in Palestine. The Student Christian Movement is the oldest Christian student Community in the UK, founded in 1889, and they have been at the forefront of justice concerns and issues for
- [Our Work](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/our-work/) - Alongside our grassroots campaigning work with local groups and churches, our combined action and partnerships with the BDS movement, Christian Aid, Amos Trust & other organisations, our under 35s work, and our theological and education materials, we've made some big moves since our Investing for Peace campaign began. Here is a list of the successes
- [Jacob's Blog 1](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/jacobs-blog-1/) - The First Day A day of visiting the catholic site of the Shepherd’s Fields, the Church of the Nativity (the birth site of Christ), the old city streets of Bethlehem and the Centre for Palestinian Biodiversity and Nature. It’s not over yet either, this evening we have a talk from a Jonathan Kuttab.
- [Greenwashing- Part 1: Control of the Land](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/greenwashing-part-1-control-of-the-land/) - A series about solidarity and intersectional justice. “Greenwashing is the practice used by Israeli apartheid to hide its crimes and violence under a fake narrative that presents the regime as if it cared about the environment.” (BDS 2022) Greenwashing is a tactic used by companies, institutions, or this piece argues- States, to deceive or mislead
- [Greenwashing Part 2: God of Empire or Jesus- the servant of the oikumene?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/greenwashing-part-2-god-of-empire-or-jesus-the-servant-of-the-oikumene/) - The year 2023 has seen Ramadan, Easter, and Passover fall together, which only happens usually once every thirty years. The occasion has seen a heightened situation in Israel and the oPt, especially Jerusalem. The BBC News headline on April 5 2023 read, ‘Ramadan and Passover raise tensions at Jerusalem holy site.’ The headline makes it
- [Jacob's Blog 3](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/jacobs-blog-3/) - Beit Sahour, Hebron & Bethlehem I’ve not posted for a couple of days because the signal has been sketchy or I’ve been too tired… The past few days have seen us visit Beit Sahour a town in the district of Bethlehem and Hebron, as well as today, the central city of Bethlehem again. Beit Sahour
- [Jacob's Blog 2](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/jacobs-blog-2/) - Jerusalem Yesterday was deeply challenging, and yet, I felt drawn so much closer to God. We visited Jerusalem and saw many of the historic religious sites from Al Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the site of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection), the Stations of the Cross (the route Jesus walked), and the Western
- [Sign up to receive our newsletters and the wave of prayer](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sign-up-to-receive-our-newsletters-and-the-wave-of-prayer/) - We are delighted you want to hear more about our work and keep in touch. Please fill in the form below. Signing up to ‘General’ will mean you receive our monthly e-newsletters, which contain lots of information about our campaigns, advocacy work and news from our partners in Palestine. The wave of prayer is sent
- [Sabeel-Kairos joins other organisations to express deep disappointment at the UKs abstention on the UNGA resolution supporting the ICJ Advisory Opinion](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-joins-other-organisations-to-urge-uk-govt-to-vote-in-favour-of-the-un-general-assembly-resolution-that-supports-the-icj-advisory-opinion/) - Along with 14 other UK NGOs we are deeply disappointed by the UK Government's decision not to align with the majority of its international counterparts by supporting this historic resolution to uphold international law. Press release: 18 September 2024 As a collective voice of UK humanitarian, development, human rights, and faith-based agencies working in and
- [Methodist Campaigners hold Vigil for Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/methodist-campaigners-hold-vigil-for-gaza/) - Our Sabeel-Kairos Methodist campaign group held a vigil for Gaza outside the entrance to the 2024 Methodist Conference on the 1st July, sharing prayers, poems, reflections and stories from Gaza and the West Bank. Over 200 delegates at the conference joined our campaign group in lighting a candle for Gaza and praying for Palestinians living
- [Webinar: the silent genocide](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/webinar-the-silent-genocide/) - Join us for this one-off webinar, featuring Rifat Kassis as he talks about the 'silent genocide' occurring in the West Bank. See here for all the details, including a registration link: Diary of events | Sabeel-Kairos
- [Free Layan Nassir!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/free-layan-nassir/) - Palestinian Christian Layan Nassir was first arrested in 2021 for being part of a progressive student university group that was designated 'unlawful' by Israel in 2020 in an attempt to suppress student activism and silence Palestinian demands for freedom. After several months in prison, Layan was released, only to be rearrested in April 2024. Find
- [Join a denominational campaign group](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/join-a-denominational-campaign-group/) - Our thriving denominational campaign groups are a welcoming and friendly space to share ideas, help one another raise awareness, strategise on how to impact our Churches, and generally support each other in our campaigning efforts! To join one, please fill in the form below.
- [Methodists Divest from Caterpillar citing Palestinian Evictions](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/methodists-divest-from-caterpillar-citing-palestinian-evictions/) - 5th May 2021 The Methodist Church has sold its shares in the US-based company Caterpillar, citing the continued use of its equipment to destroy peoples’ homes as part of the illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories, and its poor record in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance. More photographs have recently emerged of Caterpillar vehicles being
- [Campaign Success! Methodist Church revises investment policy](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/campaign-success/) - Sabeel-Kairos welcomes the resolution passed at Methodist Council last week calling for a revision to the existing investment policy in light of the changes on the ground in Israel and Palestine. In 2019 and 2020, Methodist campaigners for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel put forward several memorials calling on the Methodist Church to
- [United Reformed Church adopts 10 resolutions on Israel/Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/united-reformed-church-adopts-10-resolutions-on-israel-palestine/) - At their General Assembly last week the URC voted in favour of 10 resolutions, including a commitment not to knowingly invest in any company profiting from the occupation of Palestine. We are delighted to report that the URC has taken some significant steps forward in their support of justice and peace for Palestinians. These
- [Christian Aid Report: Where is Palestine?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christian-aid-report-where-is-palestine/) - We welcome this comprehensive report from Christian Aid, which amongst other important issues, calls on UK Churches to support our Investing for Peace campaign. Where is Palestine? A story of loss, inequality and failure packs the usual punch from leading development and humanitarian organisation Christian Aid. Head of Middle East Policy and Advocacy William Bell
- [Methodist Conference commits to 'deeper engagement' with HSBC over human rights concerns](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/methodist-conference-commits-to-deeper-engagement-with-hsbc-over-human-rights-concerns/) - This year's Methodist Conference saw the issue of Israel/Palestine raised again in 3 separate memorials to the conference. Of great importance to our Investing for Peace campaign was the concern expressed by the South Worcestershire Circuit regarding the Central Finance Board's ongoing involvement with HSBC. The strength of this memorial in raising not one, but
- [New: Don't Buy Into Occupation release 2022 report](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-dont-buy-into-occupation-release-2022-report/) - The “Don’t Buy into Occupation” (DBIO) coalition is a joint project between 24 Palestinian, regional and European organisations based in Belgium, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom (UK). The coalition aims to investigate and highlight the financial relationships between business enterprises involved in the illegal Israeli settlement enterprise in the Occupied
- [Open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/open-letter-to-the-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - Our Church of England denominational campaign group recently wrote this open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury. It was submitted to the Church Times and later the Church of England newspaper but neither chose to publish it, so we are now making it publicly available. An Open Letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury January 2023.
- [Subscribe to our newsletters and the wave of prayer](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/subscribe-to-our-newsletters-and-the-wave-of-prayer/) - We are delighted you want to hear more about our work and keep in touch. Please fill in the form below. Signing up to 'General' will mean you receive our monthly e-newsletters, which contain lots of information about our campaigns, advocacy work and news from our partners in Palestine. The wave of prayer is sent
- [Joint NGO statement on ICJ orders](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/joint-ngo-statement-on-icj-orders/) - On 24 May 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered additional provisional measures regarding Israel’s alleged violations in Gaza of obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Together with other UK NGOs we issue this statement in response. "As an aid worker in Gaza the current situation
- [Nakba Day - A Call for Global Action and Solidarity](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/nakba-day-a-call-for-global-action-and-solidarity/) - Our partner Kairos Palestine, together with the Global Kairos for Justice network, issues this statement and Global Call to Action on the 76th Anniversary of the ongoing Nakba. A call for global Action and solidarity on Nakba Day May 15th, 2024 Israel’s Continuing Apartheid, Ethnic Cleansing, forcible displacement and Now Genocide “That’s what happened,” Jesus
- [Rafah Statement - UK must stop the slaughter](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/rafah-statement-uk-must-stop-the-slaughter/) - Joint statement released 7 May 2024. The UK Government has repeatedly asked Israel not to unleash a slaughter in Rafah, Gaza. Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron is “very concerned about what is happening in Rafah” and knows “it is impossible to fight a war amongst all these people. There is nowhere for them to
- [We are recruiting!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/we-are-recruiting/) - Are you someone with a passion and commitment to the Palestinian people, who can organise events, mobilise people to campaign, and work with our partners in Palestine? If so you might be our new Events and Campaigns Officer! We are delighted to be recruiting for a new, 18-hour a week Events and Campaigns officer who
- [Global Christian Leaders call for permanent Gaza Ceasefire](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/global-christian-leader-call-for-permanent-gaza-ceasefire/) - We are pleased to join over 140 Global Churches and Christian Organisations to issue this urgent letter during Holy Week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a halt of Arms sales to Israel. March 26, 2024 As Christians around the world prepare to commemorate the final suffering in the earthly life of Jesus
- [Films that show the reality of the situation in Palestine.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/films-that-show-the-reality-of-the-situation-in-palestine/) - The Present Objector Film Five Broken Cameras
- [The UK Government must do more to  prevent more death, destruction and  degradation in Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-uk-government-must-do-more-to-prevent-more-death-destruction-and-degradation-in-gaza/) - 21.03.24. Today we joined 28 other agencies to call on the UK Govt again to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, resume funding to UNRWA and insist on unfettered humanitarian access, and to suspend UK arms sales to Israel. View the Times ad here: CA_The Times_Advert_MARCH-2024_AW
- [Famine is imminent: 1.1 million Palestinians experiencing catastrophic food insecurity](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/famine-is-imminent-1-1-million-palestinians-experiencing-catastrophic-food-insecurity/) - 18.03.24. Today the IPC released a report on famine levels in #Gaza. Over 70% of those living in northern Gaza and Gaza governorates were classed as being in phase 5 - catastrophe. The rest of the population, in southern Gaza, were classed as phase 4 - emergency. The onset of famine will occur anytime between
- [UK groups say UK government’s public position on weapons licences to Israel is at odds with what the government has admitted in litigation, and calls for an explanation.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/uk-groups-say-uk-governments-public-position-on-weapons-licences-to-israel-is-at-odds-with-what-the-government-has-admitted-in-litigation-and-calls-for-an-explanation/) - Sabeel-Kairos joins 7 other NGOs including War on Want, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to question the Government's response to our letter on the sales and transfer of weapons licences to Israel. We are deeply concerned by the UK government's refusal to halt arms transfers to Israel - despite the clear risk that these
- [Revd Munther Isaac calls out Archbishop of Canterbury and Church of England - 'They lack courage'](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/revd-munther-isaac-calls-out-archbishop-of-canterbury-and-church-of-england-they-lack-courage/) - In an interview with The Guardian Newspaper, Revd Munther Isaac revealed that plans to meet with Archbishop Welby had been cancelled because he spoke at a pro-Palestinian rally and shared a platform with Jeremy Corbyn. 21 February, 2024. Revd Munther Isaac has been in the UK for a short visit, during which he has made
- [World Day of Prayer Service](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/world-day-of-prayer-service/) - We were delighted to participate in the World Day of Prayer service for Palestine at the Salvation Army Church, Regents Street, on Friday 1st March. This year's World Day of Prayer service was written by Palestinian Christian women. Events all across the world took place, and people heard the stories of a lifetime of hardship,
- [Revd Munther Isaac calls us to action - support a ceasefire now](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/revd-munther-isaac-calls-us-to-action-support-a-ceasefire-now/) - On Monday, after addressing parliamentarians, Revd. Dr Munther Isaac issued this call to action in a candlelight vigil outside the Houses of Parliament.
- [A Call for Urgent Intervention by Kairos Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-call-for-urgent-intervention-by-kairos-palestine/) - Stop the genocide in Rafah and the forcible displacement of the Palestinians! Call to action issued Feb 13th 2024. Read the full statement here: Kairos_Palestine_statement_-_Rafah_Assault.pdf (kairospalestine.ps)
- [62 NGOs sign letter calling on MPs to support ceasefire motion](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/62-ngos-sign-letter-calling-on-mps-to-support-ceasefire-motion/) - On Wednesday 21st February MPs will face a crucial vote on supporting an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We've joined 61 other NGOs calling for MPs to support this motion and halt the catastrophic loss of life and destruction of Gaza. Dear Members of Parliament, As humanitarian, human rights and campaigning agencies, many of us
- [Christians hope to make their presence felt in Gaza protests](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christians-hope-to-make-their-presence-felt-in-gaza-protests/) - Sabeel-Kairos joined the first ever Christian Bloc at the National March for Palestine on Saturday 13th January. This write up which quotes us was in the Church Times. Francis Martin hears what motivates activists on the streets of London CHRISTIANS gathered en masse on Saturday in the latest London march in support of Palestine, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and solidarity
- [Privacy Notice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/privacy-notice/) - Sabeel-Kairos full privacy notice Sabeel-Kairos is the operating name of Friends of Sabeel UK. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy This privacy notice explains how we use any personal information we collect about you when you use our website or sign up by post/email/telephone to hear from us. Who we are
- [Christmas Appeal - Thank you!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christmas-appeal-thank-you/) - We are delighted to report that our Christmas Appeal raised over £10,000 for families suffering from hardship in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Read on for a special thank you from Omar Haramy, Director of Sabeel Jerusalem. As the season of Christmas has recently passed, it's a time of reflection and gratitude. Today, I am
- [Statements, Petitions, Campaigns and more](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-uk-call-to-action-in-response-to-the-situation-in-palestine-israel/) - Here you will find the joint statements we have signed, our own calls for a ceasefire, campaigns you can join, petitions you can sign and more. Sabeel-Kairos joins 21 Churches and Christian Organisations expressing grave concerns over UK arms for Israel 15 December 2023. Only a permanent ceasefire can deliver sufficient aid and demonstrate
- [Letters in the Church Times](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/letter-in-the-church-times/) - Well done to our Church of England campaign group who had two letters published in the Church Times on Friday 17th November, and Friday 22nd December. 17th November 2023: The House of Bishops statement and Gaza’s future From Charlotte Marshall, Miranda Pinch, and Lynn McAllister Sir, — Several readers have commented in the past two
- [Sabeel-Kairos joins War on Want and other NGOs to call for a halt in UK arms sales to Israel](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sabeel-kairos-joins-war-on-want-and-other-ngos-to-call-for-a-halt-in-uk-arms-sales-to-israel/) - Join us and email your MP today to demand that the UK stops its complicity in Israel's war crimes. Dear Foreign Secretary. We write in the context of the ongoing hostilities in Israel and Palestine, in which many thousands of civilians have been killed and more than 1.9 million people have been displaced from their
- ['Christ under the rubble'](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christ-under-the-rubble/) - Listen to Munther Isaac's powerful sermon in the Liturgy of Lament service.
- [Christmas amidst massacres - Cornerstone, ed. 86](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christmas-amidst-massacres-cornerstone-ed-86/) - This issue of Cornerstone contains voices who attempt to understand the meaning and message of the nativity story by contextualizing its message to the Palestinian context. These voices attempt to point us towards the good news which was brought by a baby boy born in Bethlehem to a young virgin woman. This good news is
- [Christian Organizations Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christian-organizations-demand-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza/) - We have joined our partner Friends of Sabeel North America in conjunction with a diverse coalition of Christian voices who long for justice and peace in the Holy Land, to release the following statement in response to the horrifying loss of innocent life in Israel and the genocidal massacre, destruction and inhumane siege on civilians in
- [Displaced once, twice and now three times. The plight of Palestinian refugees in Syria](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/displaced-once-twice-and-now-three-times-the-plight-of-palestinian-refugees-in-syria/) - Background More than 60 years after the establishment of Israel, there is no Arab-Israeli issue that remains as utterly divisive as the fate of Palestinian refugees. In the course of Israel's creation in 1948 and its occupation of the West Bank and Gaza in 1967, more than half the Arabs of pre-1948 Palestine are thought
- [Read the latest issue of Cornerstone online now!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/read-the-latest-issue-of-cornerstone-online-now/) - This issue of Cornerstone from our partner Sabeel Jerusalem reflects on the issue of apartheid. A must-read for anyone wanting to challenge themselves theologically about how scriptures have been used, and are being used now to justify apartheid practices. To read the full online issue of Cornerstone please click here: Read More – Sabeel, Ecumenical
- [Write to your MP – oppose the ‘anti-boycott bill’](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/write-to-your-mp-oppose-the-anti-boycott-bill/) - Protect our right to boycott The government’s plans to stop public bodies from deciding not to do business with companies abusing human rights, or our planet, are completely anti-democratic and a serious blow to our civil society. This gross over-reach is part of wider government attempts to limit our efforts to campaign for Palestinian
- [What are we asking Churches to do?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/what-are-we-asking-churches-to-do/) - This campaign asks the churches to do these four things To fully disclose financial information and lists of their investments in companies and businesses, in a simple and coherent way. To identify any companies in their investment portfolio which are currently profiting from situations in which international law is violated, including illegal exploitation
- [Right to Boycott Civil Society Statement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/right-to-boycott-civil-society-statement/) - Civil Society Statement As a group of civil society organisations made up of trade unions, charities, NGOs, faith, climate justice, human rights, cultural, campaigning, and solidarity organisations, we advocate for the right of public bodies to decide not to purchase or procure from, or invest in companies involved in human rights abuse, abuse of
- [Mr President – this is apartheid in Israel-Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/mr-president-this-is-apartheid-in-israel-palestine/) - Sabeel-Kairos member Mike Mineter writes on the question of Apartheid in the Pax Christi Scotland Newsletter, issue 24, July 2022. Reproduced with thanks. President Biden was greeted in the West Bank on 13 July by banners: “Mr President, This is Apartheid.” His rejection of that description prompted me to review my understanding of “apartheid” concerning
- [Current issues/campaigns: Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/current-issues-campaigns-sheikh-jarrah-and-silwan/) - Young people like Muna El-Kurd, and her twin brother Mohammed, are helping to make known to the world the unjust treatment of Palestinians. Muna and Mohammed have an Israeli settler from the USA living in part of their house, and are threatened with eviction from their home. Muna was arrested in June 2021 for
- [Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Bill](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/boycotts-divestment-and-sanctions-bill/) - In The Queen's Speech on Tuesday 10th May, the government introduced the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Bill. This legislation would limit decisions around investments relating to climate change concerns, arms and human rights issues including the occupation of Palestine in a fundamentally un-democratic move. The government has provided this information below; Boycotts, Divestment and
- [Take action: Write to the Minister of Foreign Affairs](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/take-action-write-to-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs/) - The European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP) has a great e-action tool we can all use to write to our Minister of Foreign Affairs (James Cleverly MP) calling on him to address the increasing violence towards Palestinians. ECCP is a network of 43 European organisations, NGOs, trade unions and solidarity groups from
- [Iona Community statement on Israel/Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/iona-community-ccn-statement-on-israel-palestine/) - The Iona Community have updated their statement from 2017, including reference to Israeli crimes of apartheid against Palestinians. In their own words; This statement is a response to the extreme and accelerating urgency of the existential threat to Palestinians, and the Cry for Hope from Palestinian Christians calling us to renewed action. We reflect on
- [Oppose the anti-boycott bill](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/oppose-the-anti-boycott-bill/) - Please click here to find out more information on how you can oppose the government's undemocratic anti-boycott bill, which was tabled on Monday 19th June, and how we are working with others to challenge this. Sabeel-Kairos UK, along with nearly 70 other civil society organisations – including national trade unions, charities, NGOs, faith, climate justice,
- [Listen again: Daoud Nassar on life under Israeli occupation.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/listen-again-daoud-nassar-on-life-under-israeli-occupation/) - If you missed a chance to hear Daoud live during his recent UK tour, we are pleased to offer you chance to listen again to two of his talks. Bloomsbury Baptist Church: Sunday 28th May, morning service. Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church - We Refuse to be Enemies Friends of St Andrew's Jerusalem and Tiberias event:
- [Joint statement: 75 years of Nakba: Time for the UK to stand up for Palestinian dignity, respect and justice](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/joint-statement-75-years-of-nakba-time-for-the-uk-to-stand-up-for-palestinian-dignity-respect-and-justice/) - Today, as a group of UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith charities working for Palestinian human rights, wellbeing and dignity, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of what is known by Palestinians as the Nakba (the “catastrophe”) – and rededicate ourselves to bringing this relentless process to an end. This year, we are reminded of
- [What do our denominational campaign groups do?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/current-church-investments/) - Click below to see what your Church's view on morally responsible investment in Israel/Palestine is, and see what our Church activists are doing to challenge this. United Reformed Church Responsibility for decision making in the URC rests fundamentally with the congregations. The general approach is bottom up. This is now reflected in the principle of
- [Partners in the campaign](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/who-supporting-morally-responsible-investment/) - We are delighted to have several organisations partnering with us in this campaign.
- [Statement: Rev Dr Stephen Sizer](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/statement-rev-dr-stephen-sizer/) - Here is a statement from the Sabeel-Kairos UK Board of Trustees regarding Rev Dr Stephen Sizer. "In the light of the outcomes and penalty of the Church of England Disciplinary Tribunal against the Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer, he has graciously offered to resign as a trustee of Sabeel-Kairos UK with immediate effect and we have
- [Right to Boycott Civil Society Statement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/right-to-boycott-civil-society-statement-2/) - The government is proposing an ‘anti-boycott bill’ that, if passed, could dramatically affect our ability to campaign for social and climate justice in the UK and around the world. We as a collection of organisations have written the following statement to express our opposition to the bill: As a group of civil society organisations made
- [Shadi Khoury: Update, write to your MP](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/shadi-khoury-update-write-to-your-mp/) - On Sunday 8th January Shadi Khoury will attend a hearing at a military court to decide the outcome of his arrest and detention last year. Shadi was taken in the middle of the night, beaten, detained without charge, and interrogated without his lawyer or parents present. The only accusation leveled against him was the bizarre
- [Kairos Palestine: 13th Anniversary conference statement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-13th-anniversary-conference-statement/) - We were delighted to join our partner Kairos Palestine and members of the worldwide Global Kairos for Justice network in Bethlehem earlier this month for their 13th anniversary conference titled 'The people, the Church, and resisting occupation'. The successful international conference hosted several local and international speakers and shed light on the practices of Israeli
- [Annual Advocacy report 2021-22](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/annual-advocacy-report-2021-22/) - At our AGM on September 12th, we launched our 2021-22 annual report, outlining some of the successes, challenges and new opportunities taken up during September 2021 - September 2022. Foreward: By Charlotte Marshall, Director. We are delighted to offer our members and supporters this annual report, detailing the successes, challenges and work undertaken between
- [Boycott AXA Campaign](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/boycott-axa-campaign/) - Join the Boycott AXA campaign and take action here in the UK to divest from the occupation. Write to the Cooperative Bank now and ask them to cease their partnership with AXA AXA Key points: AXA invests $7million in Israeli banks which operate in the illegal Settlements and which are on the UN
- [Chloe's story](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/chloes-story/) - Chloe has recently joined our Young Advocates Forum and our monthly prayer gathering. Ruth, our under 35's officer interviewed her about her interest in Palestine, and how she came to know about Sabeel-Kairos. Chloe, how did you become interested in Palestine? As a little girl, I enjoyed flicking through my grandparent's slides of Al-Quds, and
- [Become a Partner for Peace offline](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/become-a-partner-for-peace-offline/) - To become a member you will need to fill in our membership form, and pay a small yearly subscription fee. The membership form can be found below, or if you prefer to, download and print our Membership Leaflet and Form and return to: Sabeel-Kairos UK PO Box 18336 BIRMINGHAM B31 9FY Membership fees £30 a
- [Partners for Peace](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/partners-for-peace/) - When you become a partner for peace, you will receive our email and postal mailings, including Sabeel Jerusalem's quarterly magazine Cornerstone as well as having priority access and booking for our yearly conference and access to all of our resources and information. regular giving and our partnership fees are one of our most important sources
- [Meet Laura](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/meet-laura/) - Laura is a young international student worker who has learnt about the situation in Palestine through the work of Sabeel-Kairos UK. What she heard inspired her to pray for an end of the Israeli occupation and for peace in Palestine. While she prayed she remembered and honoured the lost, whilst celebrating freedom to come. Here
- [Brian Brown's new book 'Apartheid South Africa! Apartheid Israel?' released](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/brian-browns-new-book-apartheid-south-africa-apartheid-israel-released/) - We are delighted that leading theologian and long term anti-apartheid campaigner Revd Brian Brown has released his new book, which you can order now. About the author: Methodist minister Brian Brown was administrative director of the Christian Institute when it was shut-down by South Africa’s apartheid regime in 1977. He remained a ‘banned’ person for
- [New book: Hope in Israel Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-book-hope-in-israel-palestine/) - We are delighted to bring you this new book by John Howard, who served at Mission Partner in Bethlehem for the Methodist Church, and was an ecumenical accompanier. His book brings stories of hope and looks at the prospects for peace in the Holy Land. John's book is published by Church in the Market Place
- [Why a young advocates forum?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/why-a-young-advocates-forum/) - In Israel/Palestine now it is the young people who are changing the narrative and revealing the truth about what is happening on the ground that does not often get into our mainstream news. People like Atalya Ben Abba, an Israeli conscientious objector, who went to military prison for her refusal to join the Israeli
- [Under 35? Visit our new webpages!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/under-35-visit-our-new-webpages/) - We are delighted to have launched an under 35's section on our website. Please visit here if you are under 35 and want to get involved in our Young Advocates Forum, and find out about events, stories and campaigns.
- [Annabelle’s story: Developing a passion for justice in Israel/Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/annabelles-story-developing-a-passion-for-justice-in-israel-palestine/) - I am a Russian Christian who came to the UK to study in Leeds in 2018. The two churches I attended before in Russia were both charismatic churches (Evangelical family of churches). Both of them had many things in common. They both believed in the idea of success and compulsory prosperity of a modern Christian.
- [Watch/learn](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/watch-learn/) - Israel/Palestine often feels like a huge topic which can overwhelm us and make us think: What is it all about? What can we do? Watch this animated introduction to Israel/Palestine produced by Jewish Voice for Peace. The video talks about a worldwide movement of hundreds and thousands of people across the world who are working
- [Christian Zionism and the restoration of Israel: How should we interpret the scriptures?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christian-zionism-and-the-restoration-of-israel-how-should-we-interpret-the-scriptures/) - Colin Chapman has released his latest book, this time focusing on Christian Zionism. Find out how to order your copy here. "How should Christians today understand the many promises and prophecies in the Old Testament about the future of Israel and its land? Are Christian Zionists justified in believing that these have been fulfilled in
- [Zaytoun](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/zaytoun-2/) - Fine foods from Palestine - Zaytoun
- [Christian Aid](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christian-aid-2/) - UK charity fighting global poverty - Christian Aid
- [War on Want](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/war-on-want/) - War on Want
- [Coalition Stop AXA Assistance to Israeli Apartheid](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/coalition-stop-axa-assistance-to-israeli-apartheid/) - AXA profits from Israel’s oppression of Palestinians. The French insurance company, the second biggest insurance company in the world, is active in 57 countries and has over 108 million clients. Even though AXA has human rights and environment policies it invests $7 million in three Israeli banks named in the UN database of companies involved in business with Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise: Bank
- [Free Mahmoud Nawajaa](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/free-mahmoud-nawajaa/) - Leading BDS activist Mahmoud Nawajaa was dragged from his home on 30th July at 3:30am. Israeli forces stormed his house, blindfolded him, handcuffed him and took him away from his wife and three young children. No charges or evidence of criminal activity have been presented against Mahmoud, yet he remains in administrative detention in Israel.
- [The Episcopal Church (USA) adopts and implements an Investment Screen](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-episcopal-church-usa-adopts-and-implements-an-investment-screen/) - At their fall meeting in Montgomery, Ala. the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church adopted and implemented a human rights investment screen to respond to a 2018 General Convention resolution, which directs The Episcopal Church to “join with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s action, CA 16.06.31, “Justice for the Holy Land Through Responsible Investment.”
- [Scottish Palestinian Forum](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/scottish-palestinian-forum/) - Scottish Palestinian Forum
- [The Nakba at Home - 71 years of displacement.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-nakba-at-home-reflections-on-71-years-of-displacement/) - By Phoebe Rison, Advocacy worker, Sabeel-Kairos Part of the Aranki family tree going back 21 generations ‘I think he would weep. What more than that could he do?’ my mother says when I ask her how she thinks her father would respond to the situation in Palestine following his death. My grandfather, Farhan Aranki, died
- [Kairos Palestine calls on Bundestag to reverse BDS decision](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-palestine-calls-on-bundestag-to-reverse-bds-decision/) - A Call for the German Bundestag to Reverse its May 17, 2019 Resolution, “Resisting the BDS movement decisively – fighting antisemitism”May 23, 2019 Christians in Palestine are saddened and confused to learn of the German Bundestag’s passage of aresolution condemning the International Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and makingit equal to anti-Semitism. The Palestinian
- [The Question of Antisemitism](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-question-of-antisemitism/) - The formal adoption of the IHRA's definition of antisemitism by the UK Government has caused waves of controversy and debate amongst campaigners for justice in Palestine and Israel. To help you understand the issues and concerns, here is some reading on the topic, including the definition itself. The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of
- [Churches in America and MRI](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/churches-in-america-and-mri/) - Churches in America have blazed a trail on Morally Responsible Investment and offer us, here in the UK, hope and inspiration that our churches could do the same. 2012 Friends Fiduciary Corporation (manages the investment for over 250 Quaker groups) divested form companies complicit in Israeli human rights violations. 2014 Presbyterian Church (1.5 million member)
- [Fundraising resources](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/fundraising-resources-coming-soon/) - We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new fundraising resources, including recipe cards and invitations for a Palestinian Brunch and an Olive Oil tasting evening pack - courtesy of the Olive Tree Kitchen! Please download the resources you need from the list below or get in touch with us if you would
- ['A Palestinian Theology of Liberation' by Naim Stifan Ateek](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-palestinian-theology-of-liberation-by-naim-ateek/) - The latest book by Revd Naim Ateek, founder of Sabeel in Jerusalem: 'Addressing what many consider the world's most controversial conflict, Naim Ateek offers a succinct primer on liberation theology in the context of the Palestinian struggle for freedom and self-determination. Beginning with the historical roots of this struggle, he shows how the memory of the
- [From Balfour to Banksy- film documentary on the Balfour legacy](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/100-shades-of-grey-film-documentary-on-the-balfour-legacy/) - From the Balfour to Banksy website: Britain's Balfour Legacy: a Century of Discord and Division Many, many Jews will feel joy in 2017 as they celebrate 100 years after the British declaration that led to the birth of their nation. This film will remember the other side of that narrative.The producers of this idea are asking you to
- [Palestinian Solidarity Campaign](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestinian-solidarity-campaign/) - The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism.
- [Talk by Rev Dr Mitri Raheb](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/rev-dr-mitri-raheb/) - Mitri Raheb is a Palestinian Christian, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Betlehem, and leading figure and board member of Kairos Palestine. He is an acclaimed Palestinian theologian with an impressive international reputation and has published multiple books on the subjects of justice, theology and Palestinian rights. He spoke at the 5th
- [Sarum Concern for Israel/Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sarum-concern-for-israelpalestine/) - Salisbury Sarum Concern for Israel/Palestine
- [Jews for Justice for Palestinians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/jews-for-justice-for-palestinians/) - Jews for Justice for Palestinians
- [FAQs](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/faqs/) - Please click here to see the FAQ. If you wish to submit further questions please contact us. What is the campaign? The campaign calls on UK churches to stop their financial support of companies profiting from human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territory. Investing in companies which participate in the Israeli military occupation
- [New: BDS Toolkit and videos from the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/new-bds-toolkit-and-videos-from-the-us-campaign-for-palestinian-rights/) - Have you been wanting to start a BDS campaign? Or, are you a seasoned activist looking for a good resource to share with others? Is someone you know confused about what BDS is? These new resources are for you! The US Campaign for Palestinian Rights have released a fantastic new boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) organizing
- [BDS Overview](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/bds/) - What is Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, and does it help? BDS is an international, non-violent means of resistance against Israel's violations of international law and it's ongoing illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. The BDS call came from within Palestine, and since 2005 over 170 organisations have joined the movement, taking it from
- [HSBC: Stop Arming Israel!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/hsbc-stop-arming-israel/) - HSBC is a major shareholder in companies selling weapons and military technology to Israel and also provides those companies with the loans they need to operate. Here's the latest campaign action you can take We can’t allow banks on our high streets to continue lending support to Israel’s militarised repression of Palestinians. Together, we
- [Consequences: The Trial of Arthur James Balfour, by Warren R Bardsley](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/consequences-the-trial-of-arthur-james-balfour-by-warren-r-bardsley/) - Warren Bardsley's new book was released in early September, and is available for the price of £9.99 Please see this flyer for more details about the book. Balfour flyer (1) There is also a 3-act play script based on the book available for groups to use, with no charge or copyright. To
- [A collection of poems and cartoons](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/a-collection-of-poems-and-cartoons/) - By Dutch artists Arie de Bruin (poems) and Len Munnik (cartoons) Translated into English for your enjoyment and to raise awareness of the situation in Palestine. Please download the booklet here: Gotcha - Poems and Cartoons
- [Morally Responsible Investment in Israel and Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/morally-responsible-investment-in-israel-and-palestine/) - ‘Pursuing Justice’ “Because they lead my people astray, saying ‘Peace’ when there is no peace, and because when a flimsy wall is built, they cover it with whitewash, therefore I tell those who cover it with whitewash that it is going to fall” Ezekiel 13:10-11 Read our guide on morally responsible investment and find out
- [Red Card Israeli Racism](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/red-card-israeli-racism/) - Fight Israeli Racism through football The Israeli government violates international law. It discriminates against Palestinian Arabs through laws and actions involving ethnic cleansing, cultural genocide and collective punishment. This discrimination is severe, widespread, and unrelenting. It is generally unrecognised. Palestinian footballers suffer their share. They are arbitrarily arrested and imprisoned without charge, cannot travel freely
- [Brian Brown: The Nakba](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/brian-brown-the-nakba/) - On Holocaust Memorial Day Jews invite us to share their commitment that never again will institutionalised hatred go unchallenged. On the 15 May Palestinians invite us to consider whether their present institutionalised suffering will continue forever? Nakba offers an opportunity to consider the magnitude of that suffering. Please read Brian's full article, submitted to the
- [Interview with Bissan Kassis](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/bissan-kassis-32-beit-sahour/) - "My father was arrested when I was 6 years old. It would be the first time of many. My childhood ceased to exist. I realised my life was not in my control" As Bissan Kassis tells me her story from an office in Beit Sahour, it's hard to imagine that this confident, intelligent young
- [Censored UN Report Report on Israel](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/censored-un-report-report-on-israel/) - The UN has officially sanctioned and removed a recent report calling Israel an apartheid regime and urging governments to "support boycott, divestment and sanctions [BDS] activities' The authors of the report have made it available for the public to download despite the censorship. Read the full report here.
- [Take action: Write to your MP about Israel's travel ban on BDS supporters](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/take-action-write-to-your-mp-about-israels-travel-ban-on-bds-supporters/) - From The Palestine Solidarity Campaign: Last week, the Knesset passed a law to ban entry to those who advocate for the non-violent boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. Last night, the first victim of this new law was PSC chair Hugh Lanning, who was detained overnight and deported from Israel this morning. In the past
- [Make your Church HP-Free!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/make-your-church-hp-free/) - Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) have started an excellent campaign to help Churches boycott Hewlett Packard and become 'HP-Free'. The technology created by Hewlett Packard denies Palestinians freedom of movement in the West Bank and Gaza. Hewlett-Packard sells the tools necessary for state repression: surveillance and population registration technologies. The biometric IDs, fingerprinting,
- [Centenary of the Balfour Declaration 2017](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/centenary-of-the-balfour-declaration-2017/) - When Britain promised to give away Palestine Members of Friends of Sabeel and Sabeel-Kairos have produced a flyer to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, and raise awareness of the unfinished promises and commitments to the Palestinian population that were made in the letter, and the disastrous results of the declaration itself for the rights of the
- [Songs from the Fifth Gospel - a new resource from Garth Hewitt](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/songs-from-the-fifth-gospel-a-new-resource-from-garth-hewitt/) - A new resource from Garth Hewitt - Songs from the Fifth Gospel, a double album of songs, prayers and stories about the land once known as ‘holy - for those on pilgrimage. Garth says, "St Jerome in the third century described the Holy Land as ‘the fifth gospel’, and when I use the phrase ‘fifth gospel’
- [Open Bethlehem DVD now available for worldwide viewing](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/open-bethlehem-dvd-now-available-for-worldwide-viewing/) - Click here to order yours now.
- [What is BDS? Haidar Eid Explains from Gaza](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/what-is-bds-haidar-eid-explains-from-gaza/) - The BDS campaign, a call from over 170 organizations in Palestine to the international community to boycott, divest and impose sanctions on Israeli and international companies that benefit from the oppression of Palestinians, now celebrates its 10 anniversary. Listen to Dr. Haidar Eid in an interview where he explains the demands that the BDS
- [Palestinian initiative for responsible tourism](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestinian-initiative-for-responsible-tourism/) - The Palestinian Initiative for Responsible Tourism (PIRT) is a network of organisations, associations and public bodies committed to advocate and work for responsible tourism in the Holy Land. Click here for a list of resources and groups. The network is open and can be joined by individuals and local institutions, organisations, associations and companies
- [Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/ecumenical-accompaniment-programme-in-palestine-and-israel-eappi/) - The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is a programme coordinated by the World Council of Churches founded in response to a call from the local Heads of Churches in Jerusalem that brings internationals to the West Bank. Since 2002, over 1,500 volunteers have come for 3 months to be Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs).
- [Sabeel-Kairos book launch: 'It's About Time'](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/kairos-book-launch-its-about-time/) - We are delighted to announce that one of the founding members of Sabeel-Kairos, Warren Bardsley, has recently launched his new book, 'It's About Time: The (unfinished) Story of Sabeel-Kairos' Warren has a rich history of working for peace and justice in Palestine, including 3 months as an ecumenical accompanier in East Jerusalem, and is a retired
- [On not abandoning Jews and Palestinians](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/on-not-abandoning-jews-and-palestinians/) - The Rev Anna Karin Hammar, from our sister organisation the Church of Sweden has written a compelling essay on challenging the occupation and European antisemitism, and how we have a responsibility to not abandon but to stand in solidarity with Israelis and Palestinians. You can read the text here: Anna Karin Hammar essay international
- [Whose Promised Land? The continuing conflict over Israel and Palestine](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/whose-promised-land-the-continuing-conflict-over-israel-and-palestine/) - By Rev Colin Chapman A fully revised and updated edition of a classic book on Israel and Palestine. The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians has profoundly affected the Middle East for almost seventy years, and shows no sign of ending. With two peoples claiming the same piece of land for different reasons,
- [Still Life: Tales from the West Bank.](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/still-life-tales-from-the-west-bank/) - Eye-witness stories of life in Palestine, told through song, story and images, by two former Ecumenical Accompaniers. All profits go to Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) DVD available from info@chalkstone.co.uk www.chalkstone.co.uk
- [War on Want: Stop arming Israel](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/war-on-want-stop-arming-israel/) - Stop arming Israel is a call for the UK Government to put in place a two-way arms embargo on Israel until it abides by international law. The recent war in Gaza would not be possible without the financial, military and diplomatic support from countries around the world, including the UK. The UK Government has continued to
- [Sparrow Story: The Gospel for Today](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/sparrow-story-the-gospel-for-today/) - A book by David Rhodes What if Jesus lived today - in our violent world? In a region where there is military occupation, injustice and oppression? Where greed condemns people to live in virtual slavery and innocent lives are destroyed for the sake of power and ambition? "Sparrow Story" is a fast-moving and challenging
- [BDS Movement](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/2315-2/) - In 2005, Palestinian civil society issued a call for a campaign of boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel until it complies with international law and Palestinian rights. A truly global movement against Israeli Apartheid is rapidly emerging in response to this call. Click here for more information.
- [Jewish Voice for Peace](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/jewish-voice-for-peace/) - Jewish Voice for Peace is a diverse and democratic community of activists inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, and human rights. We support the aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for security and self-determination. We seek: A U.S. foreign policy based on promoting peace, democracy, human rights, and respect for international
- [Embrace the Middle East](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/embrace-the-middle-east-2/) - Embrace the Middle East aims to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the Middle East. They do this by partnering with local Christians who provide health, education and community development programmes to those in need - regardless of their faith or nationality. Click here for more information.
- [Amos Trust](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/amos-trust-2/) - The Amos Trust believes a just peace for Palestine means security and peace for Israel too. They partner with Palestinian and Israeli groups who are calling for an end to the occupation and who seek to promote community activism.
- [Pax Christi](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/pax-christi/) - The work of Pax Christi – the Peace of Christ – is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values
- [Christian Aid](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/christian-aid/) - Click here to find out more about Christian Aid's involvement in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- [The Kairotic times call for a global circle of prophets](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/the-kairotic-times-call-for-a-global-circle-of-prophets/) - A message delivered by Prof. Kim Yong-Bock at the prayer meeting of the Korean Christian Network for Peace in Palestine (KCNPP), at the Christian Building, Seoul, Korea, in May 2015. In the history of politics of the people of God, King Ahab's regime is identified as a paradigm of evil, as the extreme example
- [Introductory guide/video](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/introductory-guidevideo/) - Watch this introduction the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from Jewish Voice for Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y58njT2oXfE
- [Pax Christi UK](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/pax-christi-uk/) - Pax Christi UK
- [Middle East Evangelical Concern](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/middle-east-evangelical-concern/) - Middle East Evangelical Concern
- [Living Stones of the Holy Land Trust](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/living-stones-of-the-holy-land-trust/) - Living Stones
- [Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/israeli-committee-against-house-demolitions/) - ICAHD UK
- [Iona Community](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/iona-community/) - The Iona Community
- [Independent Catholic News](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/independent-catholic-news/) - Independent Catholic News
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- [Greenbelt](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/greenbelt/) - Greenbelt
- [Amos Trust](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/amos-trust/) - http://www.amostrust.org/
- [Palestine UN Partition Plan 1947](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/palestine-un-partition-plan-1947/) - UN resolution 181 on the partition of Palestine, 1947
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- [Advent 2015](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/advent-2015/) - We are a small community, part of a Methodist church and wondering what we can do for Advent and the Christmas period. Any ideas? Some of us will be involved in the North West Friends of Sabeel Advent reflection day on November 27th Luther King House Manchester.
- [WWPPI - Sep 20-26th, share your events!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/wwppi-sep-20-26th-share-your-events/) - Dear Sabeel-Kairos Community groups, It would be great if you post in reply here what events you are running for the WWPPI this year. We will then be able to list them on the website, and also see if there are any events close together where joint publicity could be done, or speakers shared. The
- [BDS activities](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/bds-activities/) - No-one could call our Church radical. However, having recently become a Sabeel-Kairos Community, our Church Leaders became aware that our waste disposal contractor was Veolia. Here we are reading all these BDS campaigns and wondering what to do - suddenly we could do something. On 1st June we are changing to another contractor. The discussions
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- [Sandbach Methodists J&P Sabeel-Kairos Community involved in Road Show](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/sandbach-methodists-jp-kairos-community-involved-in-road-show/) - Chester and Stoke on Trent Methodist District are holding a road show in 4 venues starting Tuesday 10th March in Frodsham. A multi media event with drama to provide information and stories behind the headlines about the situation in Palestine and Israel today following on from previous Methodist conference discussions and motions. All at 7.30pm.
- [Sabeel-Kairos Unbound - can you help us spread the word?](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/kairos-unbound-can-you-help-us-spread-the-word/) - Dear Sabeel-Kairos Communities, We are running two Sabeel-Kairos training days soon - March 28th in Exeter, and April 25th in Glasgow. All details and the sign up form can be found on this page - http://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/category/news-and-events/kairos-unbound-training-days/ Can you help us to advertise them? Particularly groups that are geographically close by, but if anyone has a good
- [Welcome to our virtual Sabeel-Kairos Communities group!](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/topic/welcome-to-our-virtual-kairos-communities-group/) - Dear Sabeel-Kairos Groups, We hope that you will find this a useful part of our new website. We encourage you to start topics, post comments and replies, advertise events, share information and documents/reports, and get to know one another! If you have any questions about how to use the site, please get in touch either

## Replies

- [](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/reply/1909/) - Here is a full report of our visit to Jifna in November 2014. Another visit is planned early next year with a possible return visit by a group from Jifna. Individual members of our group plan to visit in the autumn.
- [](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/reply/1336/) - Thanks for letting us know about this link Warren - I would be interested to hear whether any other Sabeel-Kairos Community groups are twinned or linked with Palestinian towns/cities? Charlotte
- [](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/reply/1312/) - Thanks for posting this Deborah, and sorry you couldn't attach the poster - I am trying here to do so! Charlotte
- [](https://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/forums/reply/1248/) - This is St John the Baptist Parish Church, Crowthorne, Berkshire. We have recently become a Sabeel-Kairos Community. You can read our story on our blog kairoscrowthorne.blogspot.co.uk and our Church website. Do get n touch if you are nearby.

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