Learn
about the Israel Palestine conflict from a Palestinian Christian and
Lutheran pastor
[10-11-04]
If you're in the New York area, you'll have opportunities this week to join
in events this week with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb. Mitri is a Palestinian
Christian and the pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.
Despite the growing violence, Mitri remains an ardent advocate for peace in
the region.
With a prophetic voice,
this internationally well-known minister offers a unique and moving look
into the Israeli Palestinian conflict and Palestinian life under occupation.
Raheb challenges all the stereotypes people have about Palestinians,
revealing in his book the genuine, human, self critical, non-violent,
Christian and hopeful side of the Palestinian people.
The Presbyterian UN
Office is working with a number of different groups to help sponsor three
events with Dr. Raheb.
Tuesday,
October 12th @ 8:00pm: A Conversation on the Israel Palestine
Conflict. Dr. Mitri Raheb, along with an
American Jew, an Israeli, and a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA),
will speak about their understanding of the Israel Palestine conflict and
hopes for peace in the region.
Event will be held at
MADISON AVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (921 Madison@ the
Corner of E 73rd).
Thursday,
October 14th @ 1:15pm: Mitri Raheb will be speaking about his
work in Bethlehem
and his new book Bethlehem Besieged (Fortress Press). A book
signing and reception will follow.
Event will be held at
The Church Center for the United Nations (777 UN
Plaza at the Corner of 1st and 44th) .
Saturday,
October 16th @ 10:30am: Youth Event:
Mitri will be speaking with youth about the role of youth in creating a more
just world. This event will not focus on the politics of Israel Palestine;
rather it will look at the larger discussion of justice, changing world
communities and young people.
Event will be held at
The Church Center for the United Nations (777UN Plaza at the corner of 1st
and 44th) ** Please contact Rachel
Pedersen at the Presbyterian UN Office to register your group
(1-212-697-4568/
seminars@presbyun.org) to register your youth group/ young person to
attend!
