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Kindergarteners ready for an Easter egg hunt at the Arab Evangelical School in Ramallah.

The Episcopal Bishop's Committee for Israel/Palestine was established in 2000 to support the presence and witness of 31 Episcopal parishes and 34 hospitals, schools and other human service missions through a companion relationship with the Diocese of Jerusalem. By means of education, advocacy and prayer, we are committed to supporting our Christian brothers and sisters in their struggle to survive the social, cultural and economic effects of nearly 50 years of military occupation in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, and to assisting them in their efforts to bring about a just and peaceful resolution of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.

Scouts process on Good Friday

Laura learns to read braille at St. John the Baptist's school for the blind in Irbid, Jordan.

A centerpiece of our work has been the formation of sister church relationships, currently numbering 11. Over the years, these relationships have led to mutual exchanges—visits of youth and clergy, sharing of letters, photos and children’s art work—as well as financial support, especially through the Good Friday Offering. Other efforts include the continuing development of educational programs for the congregations of the Diocese of Olympia, an information and advocacy network, and collaboration with the peace and justice organizations of the interfaith community.

The Wall encircling the town of Qalqilya

Pre-school for working mothers at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Raineh, Israel.

The Episcopal Bishop's Committee for Israel/Palestine is your way to keep current and learn how you can help. We depend on our partners in the Diocese of Jerusalem for accurate, up-to-date information about the human cost of Israel’s continuing policy of settlement expansion and construction of separation barriers. We are connected with a national network that includes ECUSA’s Peace and Justice Ministry, American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, Churches for Middle East Peace and Sabeel.

Can we make a difference? There are no easy answers, but our Baptism calls us to strive unceasingly for justice and peace. The resurrection is our hope.

If you would like more information or wish to establish a companion relationship, please contact us.

The Rev M Fletcher Davis	St Augustine in-the-Woods, Freeland
The Rev Stanley Fowler	St Mary, Lakewood
Mrs Sherry Garman	St Andrew, Seattle
Mr Warren Guykema	St John, Olympia
Mr Timothy Hill	Epiphany Parish of Seattle, Seattle
The Rev James Lander	St Augustine in-the-Woods, Freeland
Mr John Narver	St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
Linda Nolan	St Paul, Pt Townsend
Mrs Mary Pneuman	St Thomas Episcopal Church, Medina
Mr Dale Ramerman	Christ Episcopal Church, Anacortes
Mcdonald Sullivan	St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
The Rt Rev Cabell Tennis	St Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
Ms Constance Trowbridge	Trinity Church, Seattle
The Rev Kate Wesch	St John the Baptist, Seattle

New separation barrier between the West Bank & Nazareth.