Heartbreaking and seemingly intractable, violence continues to dominate the headlines concerning the Middle East. Yet, efforts to bring peace and justice to the land called holy never die. The Episcopal Church has consistently called for a peaceful resolution to every conflict, while deploring the abrogations of people’s rights throughout the region. The Episcopal Church is committed to a just peace that guarantees Israel’s security and Palestinian aspirations for a viable sovereign state with Jerusalem as the shared capital of both Israel and Palestine. Read the resolutions below to understand our church’s position on complex issues, and how you can make a difference.

Working together for justice.