Booking now: A Christian Response to Israeli Apartheid

Aug 11th, 2021

A line-up of renowned international speakers and experts in their field will be taking part in Sabeel's online AGM and Conference: A Christian Response to Israeli Apartheid, on 25 September. Participants will hear about the reality of life under Israeli apartheid from inside both Israel and Palestine.

Practicing human rights lawyers Jonathan Kuttab and Adv Manal Hazzan will be among the speakers. Garth Hewitt and Revd Dr Stephen Sizer are leading the worship. There will also be reports from Sabeel about their successful Investing for Peace campaign this year, and ambitious plans for 2022.

In the afternoon there will be breakout room sessions on the following themes:

1. Young Advocates Forum (for under 35's only) - come and hear how you can be part of a worldwide movement for peace and justice in Palestine inspired by Palestinian activist Muna Al-Kurd and Israeli conscientious objector Atalya Ben-Abba.

2. Regional Groups/Kairos Communities - becoming part of a movement. Come along and meet others that are involved in community/regional groups, and discuss how we can support each other, share resources and campaign for change in our churches and communities. Also relevant for those looking to connect with others in their denomination/regional area.

3. Resourcing the Church - want to talk about Palestine in your church but don't know where to start? Or looking to make Palestine a justice and peace issue that is central to your worship and teaching? Garth Hewitt will lead this workshop and offer a variety of worship and liturgy resources that you can take away at the end!

4. Bible Study on Apartheid - the 'A' word is becoming more mainstream with big reports out this year by B'Tselem and Human Rights Watch. But what is a biblical response to apartheid, and how do we raise this complicated issue in our churches? Revd Dr Stephen Sizer will lead this bible study to equip you to do the same in your church/small group.

5. Voices from the Ground - with Sabeel Jerusalem and Kairos Palestine. 2020-21 was a challenging time for everyone, but none more so than for the Palestinians. Come and listen to our partners speak about their work in the last 18 months, and how they continue to be a beacon of hope to the communities they serve. Led by Omar Haramy and Rifat Kassis.