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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Rooted in Faith and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk: Rooted in Faith and Justice\nChristian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine \nJoin the Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East for a Zoom book discussion \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET | Online via Zoom \nMichigan United Methodists are invited to deepen their understanding of the pursuit of justice and peace for Israelis and Palestinians. The Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East of the Michigan Conference Board of Justice invites you to a book talk and discussion of Rooted in Faith and Justice\, edited by Rebekah Choate\, Krista Johnson Weicksel\, and Peter Makari. \nAbout the book \nThe book gathers the voices of prominent Palestinian Christians who help clarify the issues in the Holy Land. Their topics include Christian Zionism\, colonialism and settler colonialism\, apartheid\, and occupation. Five sections move from historical\, contextual\, and religious background\, through the realities of modern-day Israel/Palestine\, to perspectives on how to move forward. Each chapter offers clear\, concise explanations of key concepts to ground our understanding of the conflict in scripture and to help us stand in solidarity with Palestinians. \nReading the book is helpful but not necessary. It is available for purchase from your favorite bookseller or your local library. \nYour presenters \nRev. Rich Peacock is a retired United Methodist pastor who has long been active in promoting our Social Principles. He is a leader of Peace Action of Michigan and chair of the Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East of the Board of Justice. \nRene Johnson is a member of the Board of Justice\, Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East\, and Midland First UMC. She is the Social Action Coordinator for the Michigan Conference United Women in Faith\, and she will lead the discussion. \nEvent details \n\nWhat: Book Talk and discussion\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET\nWhere: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nSponsor: Task Force Promoting Justice in the Middle East\, Board of Justice\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link. Sign up by November 10! \nDownload the Book Talk flyer. \nQuestions? Contact Rev. Rich Peacock at rjpeacock@wowway.com or (248) 321-7480.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/book-talk-rooted-in-faith-and-justice/
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SUMMARY:Peace is a Practice
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