July 22, 2025 – Together, the ELCIC National Office and Eastern Synod are launching an appeal to support the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Our goal is to raise $50,000 to assist in supporting this vital work that embodies faith, resilience and hope of a just peace. You are invited to be a part of this support.
An ongoing list of updates, statements and resources regarding the current situation in the Holy Land, including information from our partners in the region.
Statements and Updates
From the ELCIC:
- OCT 9, 2025: ELCIC National Bishop, CLWR Interim Executive Director write to the church in a call for prayer following the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.
- OCT 7, 2025: ELCIC National Bishop, CLWR Interim Executive Director write to the church, urging for a ceasefire on second anniversary of war between Israel and Hamas
- SEPT 19, 2025: ELCIC National Bishop writes to the church, advocating for prayer for Gaza
- JULY 18, 2025: ELCIC National Bishop writes to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on peace in Taybeh
- MAY 12, 2025: ELCIC and ACC leaders write to Prime Minister on Israel’s ongoing attacks
- MAY 5, 2025: An interview with bishop Ibrahim Azar of the ELCJHL
- APR 16, 2025: Lutheran bishops write to the church following joint solidarity visit.
- APR 16, 2025: Leaders speak out after Al Ali Hospital attack.
- FEB 4, 2025: Church leaders welcome temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
- OCT 3, 2024: National, synod bishops invite continued prayer on one-year anniversary.
- MAR 21, 2024: A pastoral letter of support to the ELCJHL
- FEB 5, 2024: Civil society coalition writes open letter on Canadian arms transfers to Israel
- FEB 1, 2024: Church leaders write to Canadian Prime Minister urging for immediate ceasefire
- JAN 31, 2024: Joint statement from the ELCIC and ELCJHL
- DEC 14, 2023: Church leaders write to Prime Minister in support of UN ceasefire demand
- DEC 4, 2023: ELCIC members step forward in support of partners in the ELCJHL
- NOV 17, 2023: Church leaders write to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
- NOV 3, 2023: ELCIC emergency appeal for our partners in the ELCJHL
- OCT 23, 2023: CLWR/ELCIC launch emergency appeal for crisis in Gaza
- OCT 20, 2023: Pastoral letter to the church from ELCIC National, Synod Bishops
- OCT 18, 2023: A letter from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson and ACC Primate Linda Nicholls to the Canadian government
- OCT 13, 2023: MNO Synod statement
- OCT 11, 2023: A statement from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson and ACC Primate Linda Nicholls
- SEPT 20, 2023: Eastern Synod statement
From the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land:
- AUG 21, 2025: A message of thanks from ELCJHL Bishop-elect Imad Haddad
- JAN 31, 2024: Joint statement from the ELCIC and ELCJHL
- JAN 30, 2024: ELCJHL receives solidarity visit from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson
- JAN 2, 2024: ELCJHL newsletter from the holiday season.
- DEC 21, 2023: Christmas message from Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar
- NOV 18, 2023: Statement from Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem
- OCT 20, 2023: Statement on the destruction of St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza
- OCT 12, 2023: Statement of update and continued support
- OCT 10, 2023: Statement on the escalating situation
From our partners:
- SEPT 3, 2025: Statement from LWF
- OCT 16, 2023: Statement from CLWR
- OCT 13, 2023: Statement from KAIROS
From our ecumenical community:
- JULY 28, 2025: A joint ecumenical letter to the Prime Minister on just peace in Palestine and Israel
- FEB 5, 2024: Civil society coalition writes open letter on Canadian arms transfers to Israel
- JAN 15, 2024: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) reflects on 100 days of war.
- DEC 30, 2023: World Council of Churches (WCC) calls for an end to the brutal violence in Gaza
- NOV 22, 2023: LWF welcomes release of hostages and humanitarian aid.
- NOV 17, 2023: LWF provides psychosocial support to Gaza
- NOV 16, 2023: Churches Beyond Borders renews commitment to those in Holy Land
- NOV 13, 2023: WCC demands immediate ceasefire
- NOV 6, 2023: Statement from the(LWF)
- OCT 19, 2023: Statement of response from WCC
- OCT 17, 2023: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
- OCT 17, 2023: An urge for prayer from the LWF
- OCT 13, 2023: Canadian Council of Churches (CCC)
- OCT 11, 2023: Statement condemning attacks from LWF
- OCT 7, 2023: Statement of ceasefire from WCC
- Various other statements from WCC
Webinar
- April 12, 2025 – ‘In Prayerful Solidarity’ – ELCIC, ELCA, ELCJHL leaders share live webinar from the Holy Land.
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