Building peace through ministry with children and youth
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem spans five countries (Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria) and commits to creative solidarity for peace and justice through four ministry priorities: education, health care, hospitality and reconciliation. Their Kids4Peace program covers aspects from each of these priorities to work towards future peace and reconciliation.
In response to rising tensions between in Israel and Palestine, and concerns about the future of the children in these communities, the diocese’s Kids4Peace program was established more than a decade ago. Kids4Peace brings together children from Jewish, Christian and Muslim families, so they can meet, have fun together and take part in artistic activities. The program is non-denominational, non-political and non-partisan in bringing Israeli and Palestinian families together from different sides of the cultural and political divide.
Read Andrea Mann's article at ministrymatters, here