Palestinian girl in Occupied Territory

Wall at Abu Dis towers over two Palestinians

Peace Walk 2008

Israel/Palestine Resources

All persons and congregations were invited to join the interfaith International Day of Peace Vigil for Southeast Volusia, held on Sunday, September 21st at 3 PM in New Smyrna Beach.   This event will be held at The United Church of Christ.

This is part of a global undertaking to bring together individuals and groups bound only by a common belief that the power of prayer and meditation serves as a powerful means of encouraging peace and non-violence.   For more information and details go  Here.

Ali Elhajj, founder of The Bethlehem Christmas Project came to NSB. He spoke about his project which is part of reconciliation efforts and brings former Israeli soldiers together with Palestinians & Americans to deliver Christmas gifts to the children of Bethlehem. Dana went with the project as "Stardust the clown" last year and plans to return to Israel/Palestine this year. See the NEW 6 min Documentary about the project.

Dana can come to your church or your  civic group to speak about her trip with The Bethlehem Christmas Project.  She has prepared a Powerpoint Photo presentation, called "Behind The Wall: My Trip to Israel and Bethlehem."  Email us!

For more information about The Bethlehem Christmas Project, please go to their website.   www.bcProject.info

The Bethlehem Christmas Project

Speakers-

Reverend Dr. Stephen Sizer, Sept 20th

Reverend Sizer's Third book, Zion's Christian Soldiers? was recently released in the US this fall. The continued conflict in Gaza, The West Bank and Israel, threatens the livelihood and continued existence of a Christian population there. The Volusia PeaceCenter has arranged to bring Rev. Sizer here so that American citizens could learn how the secular state of Israel and American foreign policy, combined with the theology of Christian Zionism has contributed to the exodus of the indigenous Palestinian Christians from the Holy Land.

The "End Times" theology of popular writers like Hal Lindsey in his Late Great Planet Earth and Tim LaHaye's Left Behind series captivated the imagination of generations of Evangelical Christians. For some, linking today's news headlines and Scripture gave everyday life a sense of urgency and significance; yet such flights of fancy have had devastating real-life consequences for the people of the Middle East. 

Just as Biblical interpretations defended slavery and Apartheid, Scripture has been used to justify Middle Eastern occupation, oppression, and injustice, in definance of the concerns of the Hebrew prophets and in policies that are truly anti-Christian. Contact us if you are interested in his latest book or audio Cd's.

Movies with A Message - click here for past movies.

Volusia PeaceCenter Actions -  click here to see information about taking a stand against all types of prejudice and injustice.

Peace Walk- Oct 2007

The Traveling Peace Pole- More information and photos of its travels coming soon.  Contact us if you would like to host it.

International Day of Peace- September 21st

Visit their website at www.InternationalDayof Peace.org

Monthly Meetings with Speakers or Movies:

Currently we meet on the 4th Sunday of every month at 6 pm for Dinner, with the program following at 6:30 pm at The United Church of Christ.
Current programs: 
Sunday, Oct 26th- Movie: Holy Land: Common Ground - Click Here for description.
Sunday, Nov 23rd-Movie: For the Bible Tells me So

Peace Walks-  click here for past Peace Walks.

This page last modified on Sunday, October 05, 2008

 A Peace Pole in Israel
 near the Sea of Galilee