The Exodus of Palestinian Christians from the Holy Land
The Holy Land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea contains some of the most sacred spaces for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike. Jerusalem is the holiest site in Judaism, the
Jerusalem: The City of Hope, Mercy, and Peace
The compilation of 23 essays by Christian leaders in “What Jerusalem Means to Us” reveals an intimate portrait of the City of Jerusalem as a living being whose story is
BSCC has concluded another workshop to empower women in Birzeit
Birzeit, Palestine – On June 14, 2018 the Birzeit Social and Cultural Development Center (BSCC) concluded its three month workshop focused on crafts and arts skills, led by Sister Hanriette
Ramadan Eid greetings from HCEF
Dear Brothers and sisters, On this Eid al-Fitr, we wish to send our best wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of this joyous feast, which
HCEF President and CEO, Sir Rateb Rabie, Concludes a Successful Visit to Boston
May 21, 2018 – HCEF President and CEO, Sir Rateb Rabie, visited Boston on May 16-19. During his visit, he began the development of several projects as a way for
What Jerusalem Means to Us – Christian Perspectives and Reflections Book review by Dr. Stephen Corbin
Jerusalem, the shining city on the hill. We know you in antiquity, through song and scripture. We know you in our imaginations and our hearts. We know you in our
HCEF Welcomes First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, Co. to the Holy Land
May 8, 2018 – HCEF was proud to host 32 pilgrims from the First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, Colorado who completed 12 days of our Living Stones Pilgrimage to the
Easter Message from HCEF
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Once again it is that glorious Eastertide when hearts and minds of all Christians return to Jerusalem and the Holy Land. It is the time of
HCEF and Wafaa Work Together to Support Women, Youth and Elders
Birzeit, Palestine – On Monday, March 12th, 2018, HCEF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wafaa, a capacity-building and microfinance organization that supports populations facing poverty and injustice. The partnership
HCEF Poised for a Successful Year of Partnerships in the Holy Land During the visit of HCEF President, Rateb Rabie, KCHS
Bethlehem, Palestine—HCEF President, Rateb Rabie, KCHS, recently completed a two week visit to Palestine, meeting with long-time partners, dignitaries, and local supporters to put in place a plan for bolstering