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 issued thus far as well as links to relief efforts.
NCC Statements
- NCC Statement on Israel and Palestine, and the Current Hostilities
- NCC Joins 60 Other Partners in Letter Calling for Ceasefire in the Middle East
Statements by NCC Member Communions
Alliance of Baptists – A Reflection on the Violence in Palestine and Israel
American Baptist Churches USA – A Message from the General Secretary Amid Violence in Middle East
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church – Statement from the College of Bishops on the Israel/Gaza Conflict
Church of the Brethren – Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: A Mission and Ministry Board Statement
Community of Christ – War Between Hamas and Israel: Statement from the Peace and Justice Team
The Episcopal Church – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Calls Church to Prayer Following Attack on Anglican Hospital in Gaza
The Episcopal Church – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on 10,000+ dead in Gaza: Stop the killing
The Episcopal Church – Resources for the Conflict in the Holy Land
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – ELCA Presiding Bishop Issues Statement on Israel-Hamas War
Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, Northeast American Diocese – Metropolitan Call for Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land
Orthodox Church in America – Holy Synod issues statement on the conflict in Israel and Palestine
Presbyterian Church (USA) – Acting Stated Clerk Condemns Violence Between Israel and Hamas
Religious Society of Friends, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting – Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Response to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
The United Methodist Church – UMC Bishops Condemn Violence in the Middle East, Call for Prayer and Action
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
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HoC Statement on Peace and Justice Amidst Unfolding Violence
- Mourning Civilian Victims of the Massacre in Gaza and Extending Solidarity to the Episcopal Diocese 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
American Baptist Churches USA – IM Requests Prayers for Peace in Israel and Gaza; Offers Relief Support to Partners in the Region
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Middle East Crisis: Responding with Partners to War in the Middle East
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – Lutheran Disaster Response Middle East Crisis
Presbyterian Church (USA) – Contribute to Disaster Relief Middle East
United Church of Christ – Middle East Support