Palestine-Israel Network
The Mennonite Church Manitoba Palestine/Israel Network is a working group of volunteers who pray, educate, advocate and act for a just peace in the Holy Land.
Join us
- In seeking an end to Israel’s illegal occupation, apartheid and ethnic cleansing of Palestine,
- In taking our lead from the Palestinian Christian community, and in working with other advocacy groups for a just peace.
Mandate
In 2016, delegates at Mennonite Church Canada’s assembly passed a resolution calling for greater advocacy for justice and peace in Palestine/Israel. Since then, a network of working groups and individuals across Canada has helped to implement the resolution through calls to prayer, workshops and sermons, educational resources, and calls to economic and political action. The MCM PIN works with similar groups in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Eastern Canada.
Resolution on Palestine and Israel: 2016 Mennonite Church Canada Assembly
Who?
Here are a few of the great people who are part of the MCM PIN. We meet once a month online during fall, winter and spring. We gather for an in-person picnic in summertime.
Donate
Consider donating today!
The MCM PIN is empowered by MCM to raise funds to create resources and organize events to advocate for a just peace in the Holy Land.
Please designate MCM PIN in the “add a message” section.
What does the MCM PIN offer to MCM congregations?
We engage with congregations
- A member of the MCM PIN can share what we are about.
- We can provide a guest speaker for Sunday worship, adult Sunday school, youth groups or informal events.
- Members of the PIN are available to facilitate the Palestine Land Exercise.
- Congregational PIN representatives at MCM churches can highlight events, advocacy opportunities or specific prayer requests.
Contact MCM PIN to schedule a speaker or facilitator. mennonitechurchmpin@gmail.com
We provide resources for individuals and congregations
- PIN-produced resources
- Documents from the founding of MC Canada Palestine/Israel Network
- 2016 Resolution at MC Canada Assembly: https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/82/19084
- Frequently asked questions on the 2016 Resolution: https://www.commonword.ca/FileDownload/23323/2016_Palestine_Israel_FAQ_final.pdf
- A monthly newsletter called Update from the MC Canada PIN, packed with stories, reflections, prayers and calls to action. Subscribe here: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=716be735f8d084a2227cd0a14&id=2274414874
- The Palestine Land Exercise. A 90-minute interactive experience that covers the history of Palestine/Israel.
- How did we get from the Bible to the Genocide in Gaza? This consists of three video recordings of lectures presented by Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/82/28852
- CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Library. Search for “Palestine and Israel” to access CommonWord’s extensive collection of books and other resources. https://www.commonword.ca/Home
- Documents from the founding of MC Canada Palestine/Israel Network
- Worship resources
- Check here for special Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter resources.
- A weekly Wave of Prayer offered by Sabeel: Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center.
- Recommended books and films. See below.