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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During the Advent season (through Orthodox Christmas) Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) and other partners are joining together to call for a suspension of arms sales to Israel and push for a comprehensive permanent ceasefire and an end to all violence. As Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank continue to suffer under the Israeli military aggression, the United States must end its active participation in the ongoing violence by halting all arms sales to Israel.
The United States government cannot play a proactive role in working to bring a durable and lasting peace to Israel/Palestine while it continues to supply weapons to Israel that are used in violation of U.S. law. International human rights organizations have documented how U.S. provided weapons have been used by Israel to kill civilians in Gaza. Before Congress ends their work for the year, it is critical your elected officials hear directly from you.
As Christians prepare for the season of Advent where we celebrate the Prince of Peace, please consider joining CMEP in our Advent not Arms campaign. Make your voices heard today by letting your members of Congress you want the U.S. government to prioritize peace and an end to violence over continuing to supply weapons that will cause further death and destruction
Call your congressional offices and demand a ceasefire. Right now members of Congress need to hear from constituents in support of a ceasefire in Israel/Palestine. As the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, a ceasefire is desperately needed to ensure there is no further loss of life. Call your members of Congress and let them know you support a ceasefire, the release of civilian hostages, and the immediate and adequate distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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
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