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A Call to Decisive Action We Cannot Serve God and the Oppression of the Palestinians CRY FOR HOPE: A CALL TO DECISIVE ACTION WE CANNOT SERVE GOD AND THE OPPRESSION OF THE PALESTINIANS Endorsed by: AFRICA: KENYA: Mr. Christopher Chimangeni Program Director World Student Christian Federation Africa Regional Executive - Identity, Diversity and Dialogue. MOZAMBIQUE: Dr. María Paula Meneses social scientist, researcher, Centro de Estudios Sociales, Universidad de Coimbra, Portugal-Mozambique. SOUTH AFRICA: South African Jews for a Free Palestine (SAJFP), Mr. Edwin Arrison General Secretary: Kairos South Africa, Dr.Rev. Allan Boesak, Professor of Black Liberation Theology and Ethics, University of Pretoria, Rev. Frank Chikane Moderator of the WCC's Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Prof. Farid Esack Professor of Religion Studies, University of Johannesburg and Muslim liberation theologian, Prof. John de Gruchy Emeritus Professor of Christian Studies at University of Cape Town, Extraordinary Professor of Theology at Stellenbosch University, Rev. Thulani Ndlazi South African Synod Secretary of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, Bishop Thami Ngcana, on behalf of the Council of African Independent Churches, Rev. Moss Nthla General Secretary, The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA), Rev. Mautji Pataki Chairman of the Ethical Foundation for Leadership Excellence; Former Secretary General of the South African Council of Churches. SOUTHERN AFRICA: Bishop Luke Pato Anglican Bishop of Namibia representing the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA), Bishop N Purity Malinga President Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. ASIA-PACIFIC: AUSTRALIA: Mr. Dave Andrews Waiters Union, Bishop George Browning President Australia Palestine Advocacy Network, Rev. Dr. Graham Joseph Hill Interim Principal at Stirling Theological College, Australia, Mrs. Helen Rainger President Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN), Rev. Dr. Ray Williamson President of the NSW Ecumenical Council, and Vice-President of Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN), Revd. Associate Professor Sean Winter Head of Pilgrim Theological College, Melbourne, Australia, Dr. Mark Zirnsak Senior Social Justice Advocate, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in Australia. HONG KONG: Mrs. Sunita Suna Program Director World Student Christian Federation Asia and Pacific Regional Executive - Identity, Diversity and Dialogue, Hong Kong/India. INDIA: Dr. Albertina Almeida lawyer, human rights activist and independent researcher in Goa, , Mr. Mirza Yawar Baig Imam and Khateeb, thinker, author, advisor, consultant, Rev. Dr. Dhyanchand Carr New Testament teacher and activist, Bishop Geevarghese Coorilos Bishop of the Syrian Orthodox Church in India, Moderator of the Commission on World Mission and Evangelism, World Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Roger Gaikwad Director, Theological Education, Mission and Evangelism, Diocese of North East, India, Church of North India; Former General Secretary National Council Churches of India, Former Chairperson of World Student Christian Federation (Asia-Pacific Region), Dr. Aruna Gnanadason Author, Lecturer & Former Executive Director in the General Secretariat of the World Council of Churches, The Rev. Jim Gonia Bishop, Rocky Mountain Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Mr. Inbaraj Jeyakumar General Secretary Student Christian Movement of India, Rev. Dr. Mohan Larbeer Board of theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College, former Principal Tamilnadu Theological Seminary Director, FR. Cedric Prakash SJ Jesuit of the Gujarat Province, human rights, reconciliation and peace activist, with a focus on advocacy. INDONESIA: Rev. Josef Purnama Widyatmadja. MALAYSIA: DR. Chandra Muzaffar President of The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) , Former Professor of Civilisational Dialogue and Professor of Global Studies. NEW ZEALAND: Cardinal John Dew Archbishop Catholic Diocese of Wellington, The Very Rev. Anne Mills Dean of Auckland Holy Trinity Cathedral, Rev. Dr. Nasili Vaka’uta Principal Trinity Methodist Theological College. PHILIPPINES: The Right Rev. Antonio N. Ablon IFI Pastoral, Ecumenical and Liaison Officer of the Obispo Maximo, Bishop-Chaplain Iglesia Filipina Independiente - Europe Chaplaincy, The Most Rev. Bishop Gerardo Alminaza Diocese of San Carlos, Sagay, Negros Occidental, Island of Visayas, Eric Baldonado Conference Minister, Upland Cavite Conference, UCCP, Admissions Officer, Union Theological Seminary, Israel Bangsil Chaplain, Union Theological Seminary, Bishop Jerome Baris United Church of Christ in the Philippines, East Visayas Jurisdiction, Mr. Nam Boo Won Global Kairos Asia, Pacific Solidarity for Palestine, The Right Revd. Felixberto L. Calang Iglesia Filipina Independiente Convenor, in Peace Mindanao, Bishop Emeritus Erme R. Camba Executive Director Institute of Religion and Culture, Dumaguete City, former General Secretary United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Prof. Chin-Seng Chen Professor Emeritus of Chang Jung Christian University, The Most Rev. Ephraim S. Fajutagana Bishop La Paz, Iloilo, Island of Visayas, Philippines, Bishop Deogracias S. Iniguez, Jr. DD Co- Chairperson Ecumenical Bishops Forum, Connie Semy P. Mella Academic Dean, Union Theological Seminary, Mrs. Necta Montes General Secretary World Student Christian Federation (Geneva/Manila), The Most Rev. Bishop Broderick Pabillo D.D. Apostolic Administrator Archdiocese of Manila, Antonio P. Pacudan Director, Theological Education by Extension, Union Theological Seminary, Kakay Pamaran Faculty and Director of Communications, Union Theological Seminary, The Right Rev. Dindo Ranojo Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Diocese of Tarlac, Bishop Ciriaco Francisco, United Methodist Church, Manila Episcopal Area, The Right Rev. Rex B. Reyes, Jr. Co-Chairperson EBF, Episcopal Diocese of Central Philippines, Hazel Joyce D. Salatan Administrative Pastor, Mustard Seed United Methodist Church Online Education Assistant, Union Theological Seminary, Luisito Saliendra Faculty and Field Education Director, Union Theological Seminary, Bishop Elorde Sambat President, St. Toni’s College, Tabuk, Kalinga, Carolyn Schneider Faculty and Convenor of the Center for Spiritual Formation, Union Theological Seminary, Bishop Jesse S. Suarez Citadel Church, United Church of Christ in the Philippines, Bishop Joel E. Tendero EBF General Secretary Southern Luzon Jurisdictional Area United Church of Christ in the Philippines, The Most Rev. Rhee Timbang Obispo Maximo Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Revelation E. Velunta Associate Professor of New Testament and Cultural Studies, Union Theological Seminary. SOUTH KOREA: Prof. Kim Yong-Bock Chancellor Asia Pacific Center for Integral Study of Life (Zoesophia), (King Jeongjong) Chaired Professor of Peace Studies, Global Peace Center. SRI LANKA: Bishop Duleep de Chickera former Anglican Bishop of Colombo, Rev. Maxwell Doss General Secretary National Christian Council of Sri Lanka, Mr. Ridma Fonseka General Secretary of YMCA of Pamunugama, Sri Lanka, Bishop Kumara Illangasinghe Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Kurunagala Church of Ceylon - Anglican, Rev. Jude Sutharshan Mahendren Principal Christian Theological Seminary, Chunnakam, Sri Lanka, Mr. Aruna Shantha Nonis Chief Coordinator of Born To Win Relationships Training Institute, former President of National Council of YMCAs of Sri Lanka. TAIWAN: Mr. Ya-Tang Chuang Associate Professor Department of Theology, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Dr. Victor Hsu, Adviser to the General Secretary of the Presbyterian Church (PCT), Convenor Ecumenical Forum in Taiwan. ASIA-WEST: JORDAN: Dr. Audeh Butros Quawas Member of EX and CC of WCC, Chairperson of DSPR/MECC, former MP H.K. of Jordan. LEBANON: Dr. Souraya Bechealany Secretary General Middle East Council of Churches, Mira Neaimeh Peace Building Program Director Lebanon World Student Christian Federation Middle East Regional Executive. PALESTINE: Bishop Riah Abo El Assal 13th Anglican Bishop Diocese of Jerusalem Former head of the Anglican church in Jerusalem, Mr. Nidal Abu Zuluf Manager YMCA/YWCA Joint Advocacy Initiative, Dr. Ramzi Khoury President Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine. EUROPE: DENMARK: Dr. Anna Marie Aagaard Professora Emerita, theology, Aarhus Universitet, Bishop Marianne Christiansen Haderlev Diocese and borderland bishop 2020, Prof. Dr. Theologist Peter Lodberg Aarhus University. FINLAND: Dr. Wille Riekkinen Bishop Emeritus, Finland. GERMANY: Eugenie Bosch, Quäkerhilfe, Projektverantwortliche für jüdisch-arabische Verständigungsprojekte (responsible for the projects of Jewish-Arabic mutual understanding within “Quaker Help”), Propst i.R. D. Dr. Heino Falcke, Erfurt, Dr. h.c. Rolf Koppe, former Bishop for Foreign Affairs in the EKD, former member of the Executive Committee of the WCC, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Moltmann University of Tübingen, Bishop Emer. Eberhardt Renz, former Vice president of the WCC, Germany, Mrs. Bärbel Wartenberg-Potter, Bishop Emeritus of the North Church in Germany, Kairos Palestine Solidarity Network in Germany, Friends of Sabeel Germany; Guests, Hamburg Foundation for Politically Persecuted Persons. GREECE: Dr. Pantelis Kalaitzidis Director, Volos Academy for Theological Studies, Prof. Dr. Stylianos Tsompanidis Professor of Ecumenical Theology Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Prof. Dr. Petros Vassiliades Director of the post-graduate theological program of the International Hellenic University (IHU). IRELAND: Mr. Geoffrey Corry Kairos Ireland, Dean Maria Jansson Dean of Waterford,
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