Iran Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/iran/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:22:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Iran Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/iran/ 32 32 CMEP Calls for No Expansion of Violence in the Middle East https://www.globalministries.org/cmep-calls-for-no-expansion-of-violence-in-the-middle-east/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:21:25 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55070 In response to the April 14th Iranian attack against Israel, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) urgently calls for all parties to de-escalate and take actions to ensure this latest crisis does not lead to a broader regional war that … Read more

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]]> Disciples and UCC leaders urge return to Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) https://www.globalministries.org/disciples-and-ucc-leaders-urge-return-to-iran-nuclear-deal-jcpoa/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:54:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=48224 Twenty-five national faith leaders, including Disciples and UCC leaders, released a statement on Thursday calling on President Joe Biden to pursue an expeditious return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal. The statement … Read more

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]]> Tell Congress: Stand for Peace and Diplomacy with Iran https://www.globalministries.org/tell-congress-stand-for-peace-and-diplomacy-with-iran/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:59:54 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=40926 In 2015, the United States along with China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany (P5+1) completed negotiations with Iran and agreed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal. In May 2018, Trump administration unilaterally … Read more

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]]> UCC, Disciples leaders join ecumenical partners in letter to Biden with Middle East Policy Recommendations https://www.globalministries.org/ucc-disciples-leaders-join-ecumenical-partners-in-letter-to-biden-with-middle-east-policy-recommendations/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:22:24 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=40712 28 Church Leaders Write to President Biden Outlining Key Middle East Policy Recommendations Earlier this week, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) sent a letter to President Joe Biden signed by 28 church and Christian organizational leaders from CMEP’s membership, … Read more

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]]> Urge 3 Senators: Re-enter the JCPOA https://www.globalministries.org/urge-3-senators-re-enter-the-jcpoa/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:14:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=38422 If you live in Delaware, Maryland, or New Jersey, Senators Cardin, Coons, and Menendez need to hear from you now! In 2015, the United States along with China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany (P5+1) completed negotiations with Iran … Read more

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]]> Disciples and UCC Leaders join ecumenical letter urging de-escalation and restraint with Iran https://www.globalministries.org/disciples_and_ucc_leaders_join_ecumenical_letter_urging_de_escalation_and_restraint_with_iran/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:35:15 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/disciples_and_ucc_leaders_join_ecumenical_letter_urging_de_escalation_and_restraint_with_iran/ On Wednesday, Dec. 9, eleven ecumenical leaders, including the Rev. Teresa Hord Owens and the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer, General Ministers and Presidents of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ, respectively, sent a letter to … Read more

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]]> MECC Executive Committee meets and issues statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:26:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held an exceptional meeting, as the Council’s Twelfth General Assembly was scheduled to take place at this time. However, the exceptional circumstances imposed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries among 14 Christian churches and agencies urging Adminisration to extend relief from sanctions in light of COVID-19 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_among_14_christian_churches_and_agencies_urging_adminisration_to_extend_relief_from_sanctions_in_light_of_covid_19/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:39:27 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/global_ministries_among_14_christian_churches_and_agencies_urging_adminisration_to_extend_relief_from_sanctions_in_light_of_covid_19/ This week, Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ was one of 14 Christian denominations and agencies to send a letter to President Trump, Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin, and Secretary of State … Read more

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]]> 3rd Thursday Alert: Tell Congress to constrain our country’s militarization of the Middle East https://www.globalministries.org/3rd_thursday_alert_tell_congress_to_constrain_our_country_s_militarization_of_the_middle_east/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:16:41 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/3rd_thursday_alert_tell_congress_to_constrain_our_country_s_militarization_of_the_middle_east/ Escalating tensions with Iran in the last two weeks verging on war resulted in the Iraqi parliament voting overwhelmingly to expel US troops from the country.  The vote was received with a strong rejection by the US, despite President Trump … Read more

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]]> Al Amana Center in Oman – Pray for Peace in the Gulf https://www.globalministries.org/al_amana_center_in_oman_pray_for_peace/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/al_amana_center_in_oman_pray_for_peace/ The work of Al Amana Centre is based on 125 years of collaboration between Christians and Muslims in the Sultanate of Oman. The Reformed Church in America began collaborating with the people in Oman already in the year 1892. In … Read more

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