The Holy Land Justice Committee at St. Andrew’s is dedicated to a more just existence for all people in the Holy Land. We share deep concern for the Palestinian people, the devastation in Gaza, and increased violence towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
Join us for an evening with
The Reverend Dr. Alex Awad
“A Palestinian Christian’s Message of Hope”
Sunday, September 20, 5:30 pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th, Seattle
(Potluck dinner at 5:30pm followed by a presentation by Rev. Dr. Awad)
Alex Awad will profile the Nakba experiences of his own family, dismantle the fearful claims of Christian Zionism, and describe the occupation’s wreckage of Palestinian lives. He will also encourage meaningful opportunities for action!
Rev. Awad was born and raised in Jerusalem. After graduation from St. George’s High School, he studied in Europe and attended university and seminary in the United States.
For 26 years, Rev. Awad with his wife Brenda served as missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in Israel/Palestine. He was the pastor of an international church in East Jerusalem and taught courses at Bethlehem Bible College, where he served as a faculty member, dean of students, and board member. In June 2015, Rev. Awad was awarded an honorary doctorate at Bethlehem Bible College’s annual commencement.
Rev. Awad has written Through the Eyes of the Victims and Palestinian Memories; both books reveal the realities of life under Israeli military occupation. He has published numerous articles that call for justice for both Palestinians and Israelis. He and his wife now live in Eugene, Oregon, and have three children and two grandchildren.
For more information, contact Sharon Wilson at thuja8@comcast.net or 206-465-7884.
Our group meets about once a month and welcomes new members. Please contact the parish office if you want to be involved with our efforts: 206-523-7476 or saintandrews@saintandrewsseattle.org
The Episcopal Church’s Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land is an excellent place to learn more, get involved and act.
Learn more and help support the work of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.
Explore an interfaith resource for news and information about the Holy Land through the Holy Land Justice organization.7pm in McLachlan Par