Mennonite Action PMC follows the lead of Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Central Committee, MennoPIN (Palestine-Israel Network), the Gaza Twinning Initiative, and Mennonite Action in educating and advocating for just peace in Palestine-Israel. We work specifically for the cessation of hostilities, the free flow of humanitarian assistance, the end of occupation, and the prohibition of US funding for Israel’s military.
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Mennonite Action is organizing two peaceful mobilizations this July for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Individuals and congregations are invited to join both.
All God’s Children March for a Ceasefire
From July 18-28, Mennonite Action is organizing an 11-day, 135-mile ‘All God’s Children March for a Ceasefire’ from Harrisonburg, VA to Washington DC.
Why: We are taking bold public action to use our bodies, our voices, and our beliefs to show our government that everyday people — including Christians and Mennonites — are unwavering in our conviction that we need a permanent ceasefire in Gaza immediately.
What: We will march to DC to bring our message of peace and liberation from Harrisonburg to the halls of power. This march seeks to continue our national media intervention, showing that people of faith, Christians, Mennonites, and allies believe in a theology of peace and liberation, not genocide and occupation.
Who: Mennonites, people of faith, and allies are invited to join for this march for one day, one weekend, one week, or the full march. Congregations are invited to join together and march for one or more days, or to sponsor the cost of a smaller group of marchers from your church for one day.
Sign up by visiting mennoniteaction.org/march
Why: We are taking bold public action to use our bodies, our voices, and our beliefs to show our government that everyday people — including Christians and Mennonites — are unwavering in our conviction that we need a permanent ceasefire in Gaza immediately.
What: We will march to DC to bring our message of peace and liberation from Harrisonburg to the halls of power. This march seeks to continue our national media intervention, showing that people of faith, Christians, Mennonites, and allies believe in a theology of peace and liberation, not genocide and occupation.
Who: Mennonites, people of faith, and allies are invited to join for this march for one day, one weekend, one week, or the full march. Congregations are invited to join together and march for one or more days, or to sponsor the cost of a smaller group of marchers from your church for one day.
Sign up by visiting mennoniteaction.org/march
Multiracial, interfaith coalition in Washington, DC.
From July 28-30, Mennonite Action will join a mass mobilization organized by a multiracial, interfaith coalition in Washington, DC.
Why: The coalition will gather to promote a theology of liberation and peace, in contrast to Christian United for Israel’s theology of domination, hatred, and violence. Interfaith partners include: Christians for a Free Palestine, IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace - DC, Faith for Black Lives, Rabbis for Ceasefire, Hindus for Human Rights, and more.
What: Activities throughout the weekend will include: interfaith services, civil disobedience, nonviolence trainings, a lobby day, and an all-inclusive rally.
Who: Mennonites and allies are invited to join. Mennonite Action members are encouraged to organize their congregation to attend, endorse, or financially sponsor the mobilization.
Sign up by visiting mennoniteaction.org/julydc
Why: The coalition will gather to promote a theology of liberation and peace, in contrast to Christian United for Israel’s theology of domination, hatred, and violence. Interfaith partners include: Christians for a Free Palestine, IfNotNow, Jewish Voice for Peace - DC, Faith for Black Lives, Rabbis for Ceasefire, Hindus for Human Rights, and more.
What: Activities throughout the weekend will include: interfaith services, civil disobedience, nonviolence trainings, a lobby day, and an all-inclusive rally.
Who: Mennonites and allies are invited to join. Mennonite Action members are encouraged to organize their congregation to attend, endorse, or financially sponsor the mobilization.
Sign up by visiting mennoniteaction.org/julydc
If you would like to take action to support justice and peace in Palestine, sign up for our email list and we will notify you when there are opportunities to join us.
Add your name to the new petition
Help us reach 10,000 signatures on Mennonite Action's U.S. petition. Mennonite Action has set a new goal of reaching 10,000 petition signatures from Mennonites, friends of Mennonites, and Christians committed to seeking peace from across the US by July 30th. We will deliver our petition to our representatives during the DC mobilization.
Join the Mennonite Action Slack group
If you are interested in joining Slack, Mennonite Action’s communication app, email [email protected]
Attend a rally
Sign up to the email list above, and we will notify you when we will be attending a rally or protest.
Visit the office of an elected leader
We visit our Members of Congress and Senators, as well as local elected leaders, to press them to be courageous in standing up against injustice and violence. Sign up to the email list above, and we will notify you when there are opportunities to reach out to an elected leader.
Call your elected leaders
You can always contact your elected leaders to voice your concerns. You can CALL EVERY DAY. Each week they tally the number of calls received, and every call matters.
Help us reach 10,000 signatures on Mennonite Action's U.S. petition. Mennonite Action has set a new goal of reaching 10,000 petition signatures from Mennonites, friends of Mennonites, and Christians committed to seeking peace from across the US by July 30th. We will deliver our petition to our representatives during the DC mobilization.
Join the Mennonite Action Slack group
If you are interested in joining Slack, Mennonite Action’s communication app, email [email protected]
Attend a rally
Sign up to the email list above, and we will notify you when we will be attending a rally or protest.
Visit the office of an elected leader
We visit our Members of Congress and Senators, as well as local elected leaders, to press them to be courageous in standing up against injustice and violence. Sign up to the email list above, and we will notify you when there are opportunities to reach out to an elected leader.
Call your elected leaders
You can always contact your elected leaders to voice your concerns. You can CALL EVERY DAY. Each week they tally the number of calls received, and every call matters.
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Film and Video
Israeli Palestinian conflict explained A very short, animated introduction Israel and Palestine, produced by Jewish Voice for Peace Gaza Fights for Freedom This film tells the story of the “Great March of Return” in 2018, when Palestinians in Gaza organized many marches to the wall and were met with violence. When people say, "Where are all the peaceful Palestinian protests?" this film provides a compelling example that, when ignored, leads to the events that occurred on October 7, 2023. Where Should the Birds Fly A film documenting Israeli assaults on Gaza during the period between 2004 and 2011. The Gatekeepers Incredible film produced by Israeli Jews and not designed to promote Palestinian activism. They interview all the leaders of the Israeli Shin Bet (equivalent to the FBI), who say things like "We have become cruel" and make comparisons between modern Israel and the Nazi party of WWII. Five Broken Cameras Nominated for an Oscar in 2013, a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army via recording it all on video. With God on Our Side A documentary on Christian Zionism in America. Israelism A documentary on attempts to create pro-Israel Jewish identity The Present A short film depicting ordinary life for a Palestinian living in the West Bank, showing how the constant stress and humiliation taxes people to the breaking point. Lemon Tree A touching film about unlikely relationships formed between Palestinians and Israelis. 200 Meters (No longer on Netflix, Available on Apple TV or Amazon) |
Books and Articles
Blood Brothers: The Dramatic Story of a Palestinian Christian Working for Peace in Israel by Elias ChacourA compelling story of a Palestinian Christian working for peace in Israel The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine, by Ilan Pappé A scholarly, detailed account of the foundation of Israel by violence Peace, Not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter Goliath by Max Blumenthal Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible by Mitri Raheb 'Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine' - A Resolution of Mennonite Church USA (2017) Organizations
Signing up to these organizations’ newsletters is one way to stay informed. Mennonite Action A Mennonite-led movement, taking public action to stop war and end the occupation of Palestine MennoPIN Short for “Mennonite Palestine-Israel Network” this group promotes a just peace and healing in Palestine-Israel through advocacy, action, education, and networking. FOSNA - Friends of Sabeel North America - US Christians supporting Sabeel, a Christian Palestinian organization calling on US Christians to promote justice, peace and liberation in Palestine. Jewish Voice for Peace - A Jewish led organization working to end the occupation of Palestine. If Not Now - A movement of American Jews organizing the community to end U.S. support for Israel's apartheid system and demand equality, justice, and a thriving future for all Palestinians and Israelis Mondoweiss: provides news and analysis unavailable through the mainstream media regarding the struggle for Palestinian human rights. Churches for Middle East Peace |
Contact UsWe look forward to connecting with you. Learn more about our work by contacting Rod Stafford, the lead pastor at PMC.
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