Steadfast Hope

January 2012

This is the title of an excellent congregational study guide on the Palestinian Quest for Just Peace. It was first published by the Presbyterian Church. More recently an Episcopal version, developed through the efforts of Episcopal Peace Fellowship, has been published. 

I serve on the Palestine-Israel Task Force of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. We are preparing a resolution to our January 2012 diocesan convention which will seek to educate congregations about the complex realities of a just peace for Palestine-Israel. We will be developing this through joint congregations, studying across the diocese and ecumenical churches who will work together using Steadfast Hope. I commend this booklet for your study and use. For more information, and to order the study booklet, click here.

Now, is this not something dazzling for a “demonstration” season: prophetic congregations doing mission work which emphasizes Light and Hope for our very world!