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• ELCA Bishops Learn About Christian Zionism, Discuss Other Matters

20-Mar-08 ELCA,

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has something vital to say about Christian Zionism, said the Rev. Robert O. Smith, director, Europe/Middle East Continental Desk, ELCA Global Mission. Smith spoke March 8 to the ELCA Conference of Bishops.

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• Resurrection and Its Message

17-Mar-08 Dr. Bernard Sabella,

Easter in the folkloric traditions of Palestine is a season for celebration. The community celebrates itself as it goes through the rites and rituals of Holy Week.

(Read more here)

• Not From Jerusalem # 8

17-Mar-08 The Rev. Russell O. Siler,

A SHARED JERUSALEM: A VISION
Foundry Methodist Church
Washington, DC

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• Easter Message 2008 from the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

17-Mar-08 HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM,

Many people limit their thoughts on Easter to the empty tomb. How important then, for us to concentrate on the first manifestation which our Lord made to his disciples.

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• Peace in the Holy Land

17-Mar-08 Steve Hawkins,

My wife and I just returned from a trip in the Holy Lands to Jordon, Israel and the West Bank. At the same time that we were greatly moved by the historical biblical sites, we were both concerned and encouraged by what we saw in the every-day life of the people in this troubled part of the world.

(Read more here)

• Bethlehem University Closed in Mourning

13-Mar-08 Bethlehem University, Brother Jack Curran,

When tragedy and violence come upon us, we are called to pray for peace – work for justice – pray for peace

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• Holy Land Patriarch: Christians Called to Enrich Society

12-Mar-08 Zenit,

Retiring Archbishop Recalls Unique Role of the Faithful

(Read more here)

• WCC "STRONGLY CONDEMNS" ATTACK ON JEWISH SEMINARY

11-Mar-08 WCC,

"We express our sincere sorrow and sympathy to the families of those who were killed or injured in the shootings last week at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem,"

(Read more here)

• National Council of Churches member communions express sorrow at shootings in Jerusalem

10-Mar-08 NCC,

The General Secretary and heads of National Council of Churches member communions have expressed shock and sorrow at the shootings on the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

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• ELCA Presiding Bishop, NCC Leaders Express Sorrow over Jerusalem Shootings

10-Mar-08 ELCA,

The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joined leaders of National Council of Churches USA (NCC) member communions in a statement to express shock and sorrow over the March 6 shootings at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

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