Call to Action for Peace in the Middle East: Come to DC, May 5-7
We stand at a moment of profound urgency for peace in the Middle East. While we breathe a collective sigh of relief regarding the temporary ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, we cannot afford to mistake a pause for peace. We remain deeply alarmed by the ongoing, devastating attacks on Lebanon and the relentless suffering of our brothers and sisters in Gaza and the West Bank. We want to share with you our prayer for peace and our Maryknoll joint leadership statement on the Iran War.
Invitation: Come to Washington, DC, to Call for Peace in the Middle East
Join us at the 2026 Joint Christian Advocacy Summit, hosted by Churches for Middle East Peace, taking place May 5–7 in Washington, DC, under the theme: “Do Right; Seek Justice (Isaiah 1:17): Christians Uniting Against Oppression in Palestine and Israel.”
Register at www.jointsummit2026.com
During this time of violence and injustice, Christians cannot look away. Instead, you are invited to act and engage, to make sure that voices for peace and justice are heard in Congress. This historic gathering will bring together 500 Christian advocates from across the country to strengthen faith-rooted advocacy, meet directly with Members of Congress and their staff, and raise a united voice for justice, dignity, and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Featured Speakers
- Rev. Khader El-Yateem – Executive Director, Service and Justice Unit, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, whose pastoral wisdom, longtime advocacy, and leadership inform and inspire faithful public engagement. Find a more detailed biography here.
- Peter Beinart – Journalist, commentator, and professor, who is one of the most prominent and thoughtful voices engaging questions of democracy, human rights, Zionism, and U.S. foreign policy. Find a more detailed biography here.
Why This Summit Matters:
- Faith in Action: Learn from leading experts on human rights and Middle East policy.
- Advocacy Skills: Strengthen your skills to speak out for justice.
- Capitol Hill Impact: Mobilize with fellow Christians to make an impact in Washington.
- Clear Messaging: Raise a united Christian voice for a just peace in the Middle East.
Location:
Shiloh Baptist Church
1500 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Accessible via Metro (Yellow & Green Lines: Mt. Vernon Sq or Shaw–Howard University Stations) or C91 Bus Line.
Together, let us answer the call to do right, seek justice, and stand in faithful solidarity. We hope to gather with you in Washington, DC, for this historic moment of faithful witness and collective advocacy.