UCC and Disciples join ecumenical community in letter to Congress on crisis in Israel/Palestine

Written By Russell Ware

The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) were among 27 Christian churches and agencies to address a letter to members of Congress today. The letter, in the context of the ongoing war in Israel/Palestine, urged Congress to:

  • Publicly call for ceasefire, de-escalation and restraint by all sides

  • Prioritize steps to secure immediate release of hostages and ensure international protection for civilians

  • Call on all parties to abide by the laws of war, including the Geneva conventions and customary international law

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Russell Ware
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