CMEP serves to provide opportunities for individuals, groups, churches, and communions to advocate for just U.S. policies toward the Middle East through raising constituent voices; Hill and Government meetings; and Advocacy Summits.
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On June 4th, 2025, Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Jamie Raskin, Bill Keating, Valerie Foushee, and Becca Balint introduced House Resolution 473 to the U.S. House of Representatives calling for the delivery of needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. The resolution calls for the Trump Administration to use the diplomatic and political tools at its disposal to end the conflict in Gaza, and push for the resumption of humanitarian aid to Palestinians and the return of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the outbreak of the Gaza War on October 7th, 2023.
Additional Resources:
BBC: IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are ‘combat zones’ as sites close for day
Al Jazeera: Visual guide to how the Gaza aid distribution turmoil unfolded
Advocating for a peaceful end to the conflict in Israel/Palestine and the broader Middle East can seem like a daunting task, but you do have the power to enact change. From meeting with your congressional representatives to writing a letter to the editor in your local newspaper, there are many steps you can take to be an advocate. But where do you start…
Advocacy can mean many things, but in general, it’s about taking action. Advocacy simply involves speaking and acting on behalf of yourself or others. When people are not being treated fairly, you simply can’t look the other way—advocacy empowers you to be their voice. Knowing how to do it well is crucial for people who want to shape our world for the better.
Israel is considering whether to annex large parts of the West Bank with the U.S. government supporting and coordinating the annexation. What does this mean? How will this impact the daily lives of Palestinians and the prospect for peace? Area C annexation is not a viable or just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
CMEP is committed to continuing our work to advocate for a just and lasting end to the conflict in Israel-Palestine and to working toward peace in all parts of the Middle East. We know COVID-19 will have a disproportionate impact on those already marginalized, including Palestinians living under occupation throughout East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
In order to effectively advocate, CMEP believes first we must educate ourselves and our communities.
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Regional Coordinators are vital members of CMEP’s work with essential roles in providing American Christians opportunities to support balanced and pertinent positions for U.S. policymakers that support peace in the Holy Land.
Melissa Yarbray
California
miragemft@gmail.com
Art Fisher
California
afisher100@yahoo.com
Lou Fisher
California
loufisher2@gmail.com
Christopher Burley
Colorado
cjburley@me.com
Mark Mosher
Delaware
mrmosher@comcast.net
Carol Mosher
Delaware
cemosher@comcast.net
Willis Moore
Hawaii
willis.moore@chaminade.edu
Martha Monson Lowe
Iowa
monsonlowe@gmail.com
Mary Mobley
Michigan
murraymt@comcast.net
Terri Markos
Minnesota
John Paarlberg
New York
jpaarlberg@gmail.com
Lina Genovesi
New Jersey
lina.genovesi@gmail.com
Whit Bodman
New Jersey
wbodman@mac.com
Ilene Cohen
New York
ilenepcohen@gmail.com
Susan Brogden
Ohio
sybrogden@gmail.com
Glenn Rogers
Pennsylvania
glennrogers2020@gmail.com
Tammie Danielsen
Texas
tadanielsen99@gmail.com
Nabila Kinghorn
Texas
nkinghorn16@gmail.com
Irv Lachow
Virginia
ilachow13@gmail.com
Steve Graybill
Washington
stevegraybill5440@gmail.com
Kent Johnson
Wisconsin
pastorkentj@gmail.com
March 19-20, 2025
Washington, DC
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