The National Council of Churches, its Member Communions, and other ecumenical partners have spoken out strongly on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Below is a list of statements and resources issued thus far as well as links to relief efforts.
NCC Statements
NCC Member Communion Statements and Resources
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Alliance of Baptists
American Baptist Churches USA
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Brethren
Community of Christ
The Episcopal Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, Northeast American Diocese
Orthodox Church in America
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Religious Society of Friends, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
The United Methodist Church
Other Ecumenical Statements
Churches for Middle East Peace
- CMEP Condemns All Acts of Violence, Calls for Prayer, and Implores Global Leaders to Address Core Issues of the War Between Hamas and Israel
- Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Implores Restraint, De-escalation of Conflict, Humanitarian Access, and Addressing Core Issues of Conflict
- Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Expresses Sadness and Outrage at Bombing of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza
- Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Condemns Attack Against St. Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza
Church World Service
Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches of Jerusalem
World Council of Churches
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WCC urgently appeals for immediate ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
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WCC calls for a new approach to conflict in Palestine and Israel
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WCC calls for immediate ceasefire, urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza
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WCC outraged at news of attack on hospital in Gaza, calls for justice and human dignity
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WCC calls for urgent humanitarian response in Gaza and UN-Led criminal investigation
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WCC condemns attack on building adjacent to St Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza
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WCC gravely concerned after evacuation request for Al Quds Hospital in Gaza
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WCC Executive Committee Statement on War in Palestine and Israel
Relief Responses
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American Baptist Churches USA – IM Requests Prayers for Peace in Israel and Gaza; Offers Relief Support to Partners in the Region
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Middle East Crisis: Responding with Partners to War in the Middle East
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – Lutheran Disaster Response Middle East Crisis
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Presbyterian Church (USA) – Contribute to Disaster Relief Middle East
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United Church of Christ – Middle East Support