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Last week, Israeli forces stormed Birzeit University, using live ammunition and teargas at students and teachers and trapping at least 8,000 students inside. Over forty people, mostly students, were injured. The raid came after students organized a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention. Education throughout Palestine has been facing increased repression and attacks, with Birzeit University being one of the most targeted. More than 150 Birzeit University students are currently held in Israeli prisons, while the campus continues to face repeated military raids.
Holy God, although the powers of empire may kill, imprison, assault, and silence, we declare that you are sovereign and that your righteousness and love for humanity conquers all. We pray for the students of Birzeit and all students and educators who bear witness to injustice. Hold all partakers and enablers of injustice accountable. Help us to build a world where everyone has the right to learn in dignity and freedom.
Lord in your mercy…hear our prayer.
From the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
Book Club
Saturday, January 17th at 10am
We will discuss Pat Conroy’s extraordinary memoir based on his experience as one of two teachers in a two-room schoolhouse, working with children the world had pretty much forgotten. It was a year that changed his life, and one that introduced a group of poor Black children to a world they did not know existed.
Invite a friend to join us!
In honor of Black History Month, Congregational Life is organizing an outing to hear the South Side Jazz Coalition play on Tuesday February 10th! Let Claudette know if you’d like to attend.
Join people of faith and conscience, organizers, congregations, coalition partners, and community members ready to move from reflection to action. NOON – 4pm on Monday, January 19th at Kenwood UCC.
Worship! Lunch! Training materials provided, along with a certificate of completion upon finishing the course!This MLK Day, we honor his legacy and move it forward.
Register today — space is limited!
In these troubling days, Martin Luther King’s call propels us forward:
“I have decided to stick with Love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
Down By the Riverside
Grandpa Elliott | Playing For Change | Song Around The World
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