Educate

Through events, resources, & trips to the region, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) provides opportunities to learn about the Middle East and a holistic approach to advocating for peace.

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Elevate

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) serves to elevate diverse voices who are advocating for equality, security, & human rights for all people in the Middle East.

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Advocate

You & your church can be advocates for just U.S. policies toward the Middle East by contacting your members of Congress; participating in Hill & Government meetings; & attending Advocacy Summits.

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  • Celebrate Advent 2023 with CMEP!

    Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is pleased to present this Advent devotional series entitled “In Everlasting Light, Justice Shines,” which is available for purchase for you or your church group. This devotional book contains devotions for each Sunday of Advent as well as the week leading up to Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Devotions will be posted on this page and through the Prayers for Peace (P4P) blog as they’re released. Click here to subscribe.

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  • URGENT: Stand in the G.A.P. with CMEP

    Give.

    Act.

    Pray.

     

    CMEP has responded in a variety of ways since Israel declared war on Hamas.

    Click here for a brief summary of our response efforts and how YOU can stand in the G.A.P. with CMEP.

  • Advent Ceasefire Prayer Chain

    Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) in an advent practice this year focused on praying for and calling for a ceasefire to the violence between Israel and Hamas. Create a “paper advent chain” that will guide you through daily calls in pursuit of peace this Advent season as we observe the spiritual season of waiting and longing for the coming of the Prince of Peace.

    There are options available for individuals and families as well as for churches and larger groups.

  • Join Us Weekly:

    • Join on Monday to be briefed on what’s happening on Capitol Hill, to learn “how” to call your members, to ask questions about advocacy, and be encouraged in collective advocacy as we call for a Ceasefire Now!
    • Wednesdays, CMEP invites you to pray for peace in light of recent events in Gaza, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
    • Join Thursdays for a briefing on current news regarding the Hamas and Israel War on Zoom.

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  • Community Calls to Congress

    Join CMEP Senior Director of Advocacy and Government Relations Kyle Cristofalo to be briefed on what’s happening on Capitol Hill, to learn “how” to call your members, to ask questions about advocacy, and be encouraged in collective advocacy as we call for a Ceasefire Now!

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