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Learning more about the Resolution of Witness "A Call to Education and Action Regarding the Crisis in Gaza" which would be voted on by the 202nd ‘Aha Pae‘āina the following day.
Resolution Summary:
This resolution calls on the Hawai‘i Conference of the United Church of Christ (HCUCC) and its member churches to engage in meaningful action to address the need for education and action regarding the crisis in Gaza. Each church is called to pursue a course of action that best fits their skills, capabilities, and understanding. Actions that seek to respond to the crisis include but are not limited to: participating in raising awareness and fostering education concerning the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, praying for peace, organizing/attending peaceful protests, and/or advocating for legislative action concerning a ceasefire, humanitarian and permanent, as well as the allowance of desperately needed aid in the form of food and medical supplies.
Sponsors: Central Union Church (O‘ahu), Church of the Holy Cross (Hawaiʻi), Iao United Church of Christ (Maui), Kaumakapili Church (O‘ahu), Nu‘uanu Congregational Church (O‘ahu), and Waimea United Church of Christ (Kaua‘i)
Read the full resolution: centralunionchurch.org/council-sponsors-resolution-calling-for-education-and-action
Learning more about the Resolution of Witness "A Call to Education and Action Regarding the Crisis in Gaza" which would be voted on by the 202nd ‘Aha Pae‘āina the following day.
Resolution Summary:
This resolution calls on the Hawai‘i Conference of the United Church of Christ (HCUCC) and its member churches to engage in meaningful action to address the need for education and action regarding the crisis in Gaza. Each church is called to pursue a course of action that best fits their skills, capabilities, and understanding. Actions that seek to respond to the crisis include but are not limited to: participating in raising awareness and fostering education concerning the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, praying for peace, organizing/attending peaceful protests, and/or advocating for legislative action concerning a ceasefire, humanitarian and permanent, as well as the allowance of desperately needed aid in the form of food and medical supplies.
Sponsors: Central Union Church (O‘ahu), Church of the Holy Cross (Hawaiʻi), Iao United Church of Christ (Maui), Kaumakapili Church (O‘ahu), Nu‘uanu Congregational Church (O‘ahu), and Waimea United Church of Christ (Kaua‘i)
Read the full resolution: centralunionchurch.org/council-sponsors-resolution-calling-for-education-and-action
