Visit the Holy LandHave you ever desired to visit the Holy Land? Are you interested in the political situation in the Middle East? The CRC and RCA have teamed up to offer three unique, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Find trip overviews below, and download the pdfs to post in your church or share with friends. Space is limited, so register now!
Light for the World
The Light for the World tour brings Christians and others to the land of Jesus so they may experience the Biblical and archeological sites and the stories alive in them; so that they might meet the people of the land in their cultural settings; so that they might be eyewitnesses to the complexities in the ongoing conflict in the region; so that they might become advocates for peace and reconciliation in their own homes, churches, communities, and around the world. Download the Vis' brochure, or visit their website for more information.
Hope Equals Learning and Service TripCollege and seminary students are invited to tour the Holy Land with Hope Equals, a CRWM project. Apply for their five-week summer adventure in Israel and the West Bank. Participants will meet the leaders spearheading the peace and reconciliation movement and volunteer for their organizations. While Hope Equals would love to take everyone, they only have room for 15 students, and spaces will fill up soon. Send a completed application to contact@hopeequals.org: Canada application or USA application. Visit the Hope Equals website for more information.
Christian Peacemaker Teams Delegation to Israel/PalestineConflict in Palestine/Israel has taken center stage in recent months. Despite involvement of the Quartet on the Middle East and overtures from the Obama administration, the situation for many Palestinians living in the West Bank remains grave. Road closures, home invasions, checkpoints and the presence of militant Israeli settlers in Palestinian villages continue to threaten Palestinian human rights. Israel's separation barrier (much of it built on confiscated Palestinian land) not only separates Palestinian communities from each other, but also acts as a barrier between ordinary Israelis and Palestinians seeking to come together for peace. CPT delegation members will gain a perspective on how these issues affect daily life. Delegates will meet with Palestinian and Israeli human rights representatives and peace workers in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. They will visit Palestinian families whose home and livelihoods are threatened by expanding Israeli settlements. They will travel to the city of Al Khalil (Hebron) and the village of At-Tuwani in the South Hebron Hills and experience firsthand CPT's work alongside Israeli and Palestinian partners. They will challenge the structural violence of the Occupation through nonviolent public witness. Visit the CPT website for more information, or click here to apply.
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Join RCA pastor Marlin and Sally Vis on a pilgrimage experience in the Holy Land, visiting holy sites and gaining a better understanding of the current political situation in Israel/Palestine.