Dear Friends,
Mark Johnson, FOR-USA Executive Director, will be speaking about the Gaza Freedom March Interfaith Peace Walk, of which FOR is an endorser, as part of our new online "webinar" series.
Peace in Gaza webinar, accessible online
TOMORROW, Tuesday, Dec. 8
2:00 PM US Eastern/11:00 AM US Pacific
$25 donation to support the work of FOR
The key to peace in the Middle East is restoration of international law and the recognition of the right of both Palestinians and Israeli Jews to live in peace and security side by side. As we approach the one year anniversary of the most recent massive incursions into Gaza and tightening of the siege of Gaza, a global coalition of organizations and individuals from all faith traditions and dozens of nations, have agreed to join in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and Israel in sympathy with the cause, for a Gaza Freedom March on Dec. 31, 2009.
Learn more about the Gaza Freedom March with FOR's executive director tomorrow. The webinar is available by Internet (audio VOIP and visual) or by toll-free telephone access. The cost is $25 -- invite your friends or gather the family!
The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA has endorsed the Gaza Freedom March and is working in particular on an interfaith peace walk which will be one element of participation in the March.
FOR members, chapters and affiliates are also encouraged to organize local events, gatherings, vigils, walks to be held on the same day as the Gaza Freedom March.
We understand that this march takes place in a larger context of many competing and conflicting claims about the history and the present conditions in the search for peace and reconciliation in Israel and Palestine. Members are encouraged to explore these claims and make their own judgment on the issues. We rise to this moment to stand in solidarity with and speak specifically to peoples suffering under the current siege of Gaza.
Thank you for your support for FOR. You make it happen!
Yours in Peace,
Bill Winston, CFRE
Director of Development