Episcopal Church Response to War in Gaza 

The Episcopal Church is committed to peace and human dignity in all contexts. Church center staff, guided by the mandates of our triennial General Convention, lift up issues of conflict, human rights violations, and crises in the United States and around the world. This work takes place in conversation and partnership with the Anglican Communion provinces and coalitions of ecumenical, interfaith, and secular partners.  

To learn more about all Episcopal Church resolutions on the conflict in the Holy Land, see pages 17-21 of this Policy for Action Index.   

Below, you will find useful resources for about The Episcopal Church’s positions on the war in Gaza and for advocating as an individual or with your church community: 

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2025 Episcopal Church responses  

Presiding Bishop Statements 

• 07/16/25 – Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on crisis in Gaza 
• 04/13/25 – Letter on al-Ahli Hospital bombing 

Advocacy Messages to Elected Officials  

Over the past 2 years, Episcopalians sent more than  45,000 messages to members of Congress related to Israel/Palestine.

You can take action here:  

• Call on Congress to block military sales to Israel 
• Stop Escalating Violence in the Holy Land 
• Advocate for Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza 

Prayers 

The Episcopal Church offers new prayers each week for the vulnerable among us facing challenges, fears, and threats, naming many of the harms unfolding around us and acknowledging what is being erased, lost, and threatened. 

Below you will find prayers about the ongoing crisis in Gaza: 

• 10/03/25 – For a Sustainable and Just Future for Gaza
• 09/19/25 – For the Protection of Palestinians
• 09/12/25 – For Layan Nasir and All Who Are Unjustly Detained 
• 08/22/25 – For Al-Ahli Hospital and All Who Serve in War Zones 
• 08/15/25 – For Justice and Peace in Gaza 
• 07/25/25 – For the Desperate Plight of Palestinians 
• 07/18/25 – For Healthcare Workers in Palestine 
• 06/27/25 – For a True and Lasting Ceasefire 
• 06/06/25 – For Victims of the Attack at Al-Ahli Hospital 
• 05/30/25 – For Gaza and the West Bank 
• 05/09/25 – For Gaza 
• 03/31/25 – For Peace in the Holy Land 

Webinars 

Below are  some of the events organized by the Office of Government Relations in response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. For upcoming events, please visit the Office of Government Relations’ event page. 

 

Good Friday Offering 

The Good Friday Offering is a long-standing initiative by The Episcopal Church, begun in 1922, to support Christian ministries in the Middle East through pastoral care, education, and healthcare. It funds vital institutions like hospitals, schools, and churches that serve people of all faiths, promoting peace and reconciliation. Donations help sustain the Christian presence in the Holy Land and support humanitarian efforts in places like Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen. 

• Over the past two years, the Good Friday Offering collected almost a million dollars in support of the ministries of the three dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. 

Private Meetings 

• The Office of Government Relations’ staff regularly meet with U.S. government officials and policymakers, including members of Congress and their staff.  

Coalition Work 

A key way The Episcopal Church carries out its witness is with ecumenical, interfaith, and secular coalitions dedicated to the same goals. We are for example a founding member of Churches for Middle East Peace. You can find more information here. 

Human Rights Investment Screen

The Episcopal Church also has human rights investment screens in a range of conflict and high-risk areas. For more information about socially responsible investing, visit here.

For more resources, please visit our Holy Land Resource page