RESOURCES
We’re providing these resources as tools that may be useful for you in the way you engage in highlighting mutual flourising in your context on October 6
SERMON EXAMPLES
Jason Adam Miller - South Bend City Church: An Honest, Imperfect Reflection on the Suffering of Israelis and Palestinians (October 15, 2023)
A sermon given shortly after the October 7 attacks, which includes a liturgical prayer at the end written for this moment
Keri Ladouceur - Church on Morgan (October 15, 2023)
A sermon given shortly after the October 7 attacks from the Old Testament lectionary text from the day - Exodus 32:1-14
Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon - First Covenant Seattle (Sept 15, 2024)
Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church, giving a guest sermon (beginning at about 34:30 on the video)
Destiny Magnett with Pastor Jana Schofield- Christ the Servant Lutheran (May 15, 2024)
Destiny Magnett is the Programs and Outreach Manager at Churches for Middle East Peace, giving a guest sermon with Pastor Jana Schofield (beginning at about 35:20)
PRAYER RESOURCES
Prayers of the People - South Bend City Church, October 15, 2023
A communal lament in the wake of the October 7th attacks
Written by Todd Deatherage, Executive Director of Telos, and posted by Kayla Craig
Prayers of Confession and Lament
Written by the team at Kinship Commons
MUSIC RESOURCES
Yarabba Ssalami (God of Peace) - Palestinian Hymn
Recorded by Kinship Commons
Spotify playlist from David Gungor of songs to consider using
* All can be used as congregational singing if desired
MEDIA RESOURCES
The Invitation - Instagram Carousel Slides
Confession Video
A Psalm of Lament - Video , Youtube
Based on Psalm 137, reimagined and read by Jessica Moore, a Palestinian Christian
NEXT STEP RESOURCES
HERE is a list of next step, follow up actions, your church or individuals can take
OTHER RESOURCES
Principles & Practices of Peacemaking from Telos
Resources for Planning a Solidarity Sunday from Churches for Middle East Peace
Buy handmade olive wood crosses in bulk from Palestinian artisans in Bethlehem
In partnership with their local church, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour, they are working with local Palestinian artisans who have had a loss of income as a result of the significant tourism loss in Bethlehem.
Recording of Zoom Call on August 28 Sharing the Vision for the Global Sunday of Mutual Flourishing
Passcode: &BS6VDuU