10/25/07

Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for Middle East Peace

Join an ecumenical prayer vigil
for the Christian communities in Jerusalem,
for all those who are suffering in the Holy Land,
for Palestinians and Israelis, and
for peace in the Middle East and the world.

Sign up your congregation or organization as a vigil participant and get connected with others in your area participating in the vigil.

Organized by state, the vigil began in Alabama and New York the First Sunday in Advent, December 3, 2000, shifted to Alaska and North Carolina on December 4, Arizona and North Dakota on December 5, and so on. The vigil is coordinated by EAPPI-US.

The vigil will continue on the same day each month in each state until the violence in the Middle East ends and all can celebrate a just and lasting negotiated resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Check the prayer vigil schedule to find out what day of the month is designated for your state.

Our hope is that individuals and congregations across the USA will continue to join in this ecumenical vigil until the cycle of violence ends.

Suggestions for implementing the vigil include:

• praying together as a family, as office colleagues, or parish staff on the date each month designated for your state.

• inviting the pastors and congregations in your area to join in this prayer vigil on the date assigned to your state.

• partnering and collaborating with other churches located within the same state.

• sharing prayers and worship resources you have developed.

• organizing or promoting participation in an ecumenical or inter-religious prayer service in your area.