Prayers and statements calling for an end to the violence

Episcopal Church and Anglican leaders continue to share prayers and statements calling for an end to the violence impacting Israelis and Palestinians.

Below is a partial list of statements and resources.

• Statement from Churches for Middle East Peace, of which The Episcopal Church is a member
• Churches for Middle East Peace weekly Zoom briefing
• Statement from leaders of churches in Jerusalem
• Episcopal News Service article: “Christian leaders call for end to violence after Hamas’ attack ignites new war with Israel”
• Facebook page for Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Anglican province of Jerusalem and the Middle East
• Facebook page for American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
• "A Litany for the Restoration of Peace in the Holy Land"--American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
• Bishop Deon K. Johnson’s prayer for peace (below)