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. 

Again this summer, we are inviting scholars and activists to our Sunday coffee hour speaker series and presenting a film series depicting current life in the Holy Land. Please join us for a Summer of Palestinian Visibility.

  • Sunday, June 14th – Destiny Magnett with Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)  After the 10am service (11:30am), Destiny Magnett with Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) will speak. CMEP promotes a comprehensive resolution to conflicts in the Middle East. They mobilize Christians in the United States to advocate equality, human rights, security, and justice for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people of the Middle East. Save to calendar.
  • Sunday, June 21st – Dr. Liora Halperin.  After the 10am service (11:30am), in the Parish Hall, Prof. Halperin will speak. She is a Professor of International Studies and History, and Distinguished Endowed Chair of Jewish Studies, at the University of Washington. She is an historian of Israel/Palestine with particular interests in nationalism and collective memory, Jewish cultural and social history, language ideology and policy, and the politics of colonization and settlement. Save to calendar.
  • Sunday, July 12th – Father Kendall Haynes After the 10am service (11:30am), Father Kendall Haynes, St. Andrew’s Episcopal, Seattle, will give a talk titled “Waking Up to Palestinian Justice: A Priest’s Journey”. Save to calendar.
  • Sunday, July 26th – Short Film “Letter From a Palestine Prison” After the 10am service (11:30am) we will show the short film “Letter From A Palestine Prison” by filmmaker David Wild in the Parish Hall. Followed by a discussion with David, moderated by Ruth McRee Shultz. Save to calendar.
  •  Sunday, August 9 – Book Group – The Lemon Tree After the 10am service (11:30am) we will be having a discussion of the book “The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East “. It is a biography and work of historical nonfiction written by Sandy Tolan. Throughout the biography, Tolan highlights how two families on opposite sides of the conflict—the Khairis and the Eshkenazis—are connected on a level that transcends both faith and human fallibility. Save to calendar.
  •  Wednesday, August 12th 7pm – Movie Night (title to be announced) Save to calendar. 
  • August 30th – Dr. Alice Rothchild After the 10am service (11:30am) Dr. Alice Rothchild will speak in the Parish Hall. Dr. Rothchild is a retired obstetrician-gynecologist who worked in the health care reform and women’s movements for many years. She directed a documentary film and is now writing and speaking. Since 1997, she has focused much of her energy on understanding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Save to calendar.

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.