Meet International Peacemaker Muna Nassar,

Muna Nassar is a writer, freelancer, translator and a literary/culturally infused personality, based in . She is involved in the cultural domain in Bethlehem, and is currently working with Kairos Palestine, a Christian Palestinian movement born out of the Kairos Document, which advocates for ending the Israeli occupation and achieving a just solution to the conflict.

Fast Facts about Palestine • Palestine has a population of 4.5 million (as of 2014). • The is recognized by 136 UN member nations. • The unemployment rate in Palestine was 27.7% in 2017. • The Palestinian National Council met in 2018 in Ramallah for the first time in nine years, providing hope to many in the region. •  continues to expand its settlements into Palestinian territories.

Our Partners Since 1948, the Presbyterian position has consistently been to affirm the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign state within secure, internationally recognized borders and the right of the Palestinians to self-determination, including the right to the establishment of a neighboring independent, sovereign state toward the end of establishing a just and durable peace. The PC(USA) supports co-workers who work with partner churches and contribute to refugee relief and resettlement. The Church’s work also combats hunger and poverty, supports peace, justice, and human rights movements, and mobilizes advocates to influence public policy. By action of the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA), the Israel/Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) was established.

✁ 2019 Presbyterian Peacemaking and International Peacemakers Programs / The International Peacemaking Program makes it possible for Presbyterians all over the U.S. to

receive insight, wisdom and instruction from innovative leaders of partner denominations and ZIP: partner organizations around the world. Since 1984, the Presbyterian Mission Agency has hosted approximately 300 International Peacemakers from 60 countries. These visits have opened hearts and minds, touched lives, established relationships and inspired new ministries. By

sharing stories of their work and witness, the peacemakers help us understand peace and justice STATE concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. Their visits broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and help equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children. Visit presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking. EXPIR. (MM/YY) DATE:

Peace & Global Witness Offering

Support of the Peace & Global Witness Offering makes the International Peacemaker EMAIL:

Program possible, as well as other initiatives of peacemaking and reconciliation $ OTHER: throughout the denomination. Through your support, Presbyterians are able to CVV CODE:

connect with one another and with leaders in peace and reconciliation practices CHURCH CITY

throughout the U.S. and around the world, as well as develop resources and training $500 to better equip congregations and individuals to do effective peacemaking work in their communities and around the world. Visit pcusa.org/peace-global MONTHLY $75 By giving to support the peace ministries of Presbyterian Mission, we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, beyond our doors, beyond our community and

across boundaries. Gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering help us continue $50 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Box 643700, Pittsburgh, P.O. 15264-3700 PA

this ministry of bringing peace at all time and in all ways. ONE-TIME $25 If you feel moved to support our ministry in Palestine with Muna, please include on the memo line of your check, PG200000–Palestine. Send your gift to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. To give online, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/peace-global. Please give generously to Peace & Global Witness. Thank you. gift: your with information following the Include NAME: MY GIFT: CHURCH NAME: MAIL YOUR GIFT TO: OCCURRENCE: OCCURRENCE: CARD NUMBER: ✁ ✁ 2019 Presbyterian Peacemaking and International Peacemakers Programs / The International Peacemaking Program makes it possible for Presbyterians all over the U.S. to

receive insight, wisdom and instruction from innovative leaders of partner denominations and ZIP: partner organizations around the world. Since 1984, the Presbyterian Mission Agency has hosted approximately 300 International Peacemakers from 60 countries. These visits have opened hearts and minds, touched lives, established relationships and inspired new ministries. By

sharing stories of their work and witness, the peacemakers help us understand peace and justice STATE concerns around the world and provide insights that can inspire us to greater faithfulness. Their visits broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and help equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children. Visit presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking. EXPIR. (MM/YY) DATE:

Peace & Global Witness Offering

Support of the Peace & Global Witness Offering makes the International Peacemaker EMAIL:

Program possible, as well as other initiatives of peacemaking and reconciliation $ OTHER: throughout the denomination. Through your support, Presbyterians are able to CVV CODE:

connect with one another and with leaders in peace and reconciliation practices CHURCH CITY

throughout the U.S. and around the world, as well as develop resources and training $500 to better equip congregations and individuals to do effective peacemaking work in their communities and around the world. Visit pcusa.org/peace-global MONTHLY $75 By giving to support the peace ministries of Presbyterian Mission, we work to share Christ’s peace with one another, beyond our doors, beyond our community and

across boundaries. Gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering help us continue $50 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Box 643700, Pittsburgh, P.O. 15264-3700 PA

this ministry of bringing peace at all time and in all ways. ONE-TIME $25 If you feel moved to support our ministry in Palestine with Muna, please include on the memo line of your check, PG200000–Palestine. Send your gift to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. To give online, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/peace-global. Please give generously to Peace & Global Witness. Thank you. gift: your with information following the Include NAME: MY GIFT: CHURCH NAME: MAIL YOUR GIFT TO: OCCURRENCE: OCCURRENCE: CARD NUMBER: ✁

Meet International Peacemaker Muna Nassar, Palestine

Muna Nassar is a writer, freelancer, translator and a literary/culturally infused personality, based in Bethlehem. She is involved in the cultural domain in Bethlehem, and is currently working with Kairos Palestine, a Christian Palestinian movement born out of the Kairos Document, which advocates for ending the Israeli occupation and achieving a just solution to the conflict.

Fast Facts about Palestine • Palestine has a population of 4.5 million (as of 2014). • The State of Palestine is recognized by 136 UN member nations. • The unemployment rate in Palestine was 27.7% in 2017. • The Palestinian National Council met in 2018 in Ramallah for the first time in nine years, providing hope to many in the region. • Israel continues to expand its settlements into Palestinian territories.

Our Partners Since 1948, the Presbyterian position has consistently been to affirm the right of Israel to exist as a sovereign state within secure, internationally recognized borders and the right of the Palestinians to self-determination, including the right to the establishment of a neighboring independent, sovereign state toward the end of establishing a just and durable peace. The PC(USA) supports co-workers who work with partner churches and contribute to refugee relief and resettlement. The Church’s work also combats hunger and poverty, supports peace, justice, and human rights movements, and mobilizes advocates to influence public policy. By action of the 2004 General Assembly of the PC(USA), the Israel/Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) was established.