What the Church Teaches

The United Methodist General Conference, the denomination’s top lawmaking assembly and the only body that can speak for the Church, has adopted a number of resolutions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The following are in the 2012 Book of Resolutions, which include the denomination’s teachings on current social concerns.

Resolution 6111. Opposition to Israeli Settlements in Palestinian Land.
Resolution 6112. United Nations Resolutions on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Resolution 6113. Saying No to Violence in Middle East Conflict
Resolution 6137. Interfaith Advocacy in Support of Israel/Palestine Peace

Seeking peace with justice for all of our Middle Eastern neighbors. Team Leaders: Linda Bergh – 315-640-9890 — lindagarybergh@gmail.com Karen Peterson – 607-739-3141 – dpeterson1@stny.rr.com — The Rev. Merle Showers – 716-862-4235 — revshowers@gmail.com — Christine Root – 518-384-5506 — christiew067@gmail.com — The Rev. Gary Doupe – 607-743-5062 — gdoupe@stny.rr.com