We believe in the sanctity of every human life. Each person—Palestinian and Israeli alike—is created and beloved by God.

So we affirm the freedom, dignity, equality, and safety of all peoples. We reject every theology, policy, or attitude that desecrates life, sanctifies supremacy, or justifies violence.

In this moment, our Christian faith compels us to stand against the genocide, displacement, and destruction of the Palestinian people. We commit ourselves to using all just and nonviolent means at our disposal to resist injustice, fixing our hope on a future where both Palestinians and Israelis can live and flourish in mutual freedom and peace.

As followers of Jesus, we recognize a particular responsibility. The weapons, words, and theologies that sustain oppression often misuse the name of Christ, bearing Jesus’ name while wounding his very body living and worshiping in the land of His birth—the Palestinian Church.

We therefore reject both the violence of Christian Zionism and the silence or indifference of those who look away. We commit to naming and resisting all forms of dehumanizing rhetoric, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian hate. We call instead to another way—the radical peacemaking of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

By taking His teachings seriously, Christians can become a powerful force for justice and reconciliation—not only in Palestine and Israel, but across our world.

We commit to joining with Christians around the world, lighting a red candle and taking faithful action for peace and justice this holiday. May the Light that first shone in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago burn brightly once again—in our hearts, in our churches, and in the pursuit of peace for all.