Canadian Friends of Sabeel National Conference

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Published on Sunday, 22 March 2015 13:15
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Dear CAIA Victoria, 
I am emailing you on behalf of Canadian Friends of Sabeel. CFOS is a non-profit charitable organization that works towards a just and enduring peace for Palestinians and Israelis. We believe in and fight for Palestine and Israel co-existing in the "Holy Land," Palestinian Christians, and end to the illegal occupation, a just and enduring peace, right of return, and BDS. 

I'd like to invite yourself and other members and supporters of CAIA Victoria to the Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS) national conference, "Seeking the Peace of Jerusalem: Overcoming Christian Zionism in the Quest for Justice," happening April 23-25 in Vancouver. 

This conference is geared towards individuals and organizations interested in social justice, Christian-Jewish dialogue, and those who wish to learn more about the influences and impacts of Christian Zionism at home and in Israel/Palestine.  Moreover, speakers will be promoting and explaining ways in which we in Canada can be a part of a lasting solution (BDS, etc.). While the conference is supported by a number of Christian denominations and features Christian speakers, it is by no means a Christian exclusive conference, as the issues are pertinent for all people, regardless of religion.  

All conference information is on our website: www.necefsabeel.ca, and the posters for circulation can be found on our website here:http://necefsabeel.ca/?page_id=2046. 

In addition, if this is something are interested in promoting and supporting, we are looking for endorsements in order to help subsidize student and low-income participant costs. We believe this is an incredibly important conference and want to make it as affordable as possible for students and low income individuals to attend. I've attached an endorsement request letter, or you can find it here:http://necefsabeel.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Endorsement-Request-Letter.pdf

Finally, we are also in need of volunteers for the weekend.  Volunteers attend for free, of course, and it is a great way for to be involved in opposing the occupation and promoting a just peace for all involved. 

If you have any questions at all about the conference, please feel free to email me back or give me a call at 778-887-5766.

Thanks so much for your help in spreading the word about this important conference,

Regards,

Paul Robinson
Canadian Friends of Sabeel

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CAIA Active Members Committee