Get Involved

Here are some ways to stay informed and to support ministries of the ELCA and ELCJHL.

There are many ways to get involved with Peace Not Walls and our partners as we strive for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine. Here are some suggestions of ways to get involved or to continue staying involved.

Engage in Advocacy

Washington Office (ELCA) - Find here what issues the ELCA's advocacy office in Washington, DC is focusing on and how you can inform your congressional representatives.
CMEP - Churches for Middle East Peace is a helpful organization for tracking legislation that deals with the Middle East and for letting you know how you can get involved.
The Decade for a Culture of Nonviolence originated from the work of twenty Nobel Peace Laureates, including Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Desmond Tutu, and the Dalai Lama. The 1999 ELCA Churchwide Assembly committed this church to work with other churches and organizations to build a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence through 2010.

Receive Informational Updates

MENET - Sign up for the ELCA's Middle East Network to receive updates of what is going on in the region of Israel-Palestine and how the ELCA and ELCJHL are getting involved.
CMEP - Sign up for the email updates of Churches for Middle East Peace and keep updated with what legislation is passing through Washington regarding the Middle East. (The form is on the left side of the page.

Give Financial Support

Good Gifts (ELCA) - Here are some ways you can financially support the programs of the ELCA and ELCJHL dealing with Israel-Palestine.
Crafts - Invest in the Palestinian economy by purchasing Palestinian crafts. Download a handout of sources for Palestinian handicrafts made by Lutheran school students and other ministries.

Plan a Worship Experience

Prayer Vigil - Here are some resources for putting together a prayer vigil for peace and justice in the Middle East.
Worship Resources - Create liturgies, find advent resources, and purchase Holy Land communion ware