General News and Announcements

November 16, 2011

Thom Davies from Hamilton, Ontario, has been appointed by The United Church of Canada to serve as an "ecumenical accompanier" in the World Council of Churches' Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).

Thom will serve in Israel/Palestine for a three-month appointment as part of the EAPPI's Group 42 from November 2011 through February 2012. The EAPPI's mission is to accompany Palestinians and Israelis in their non-violent actions and advocacy efforts to end the illegal occupation and support a just peace in the Middle East.

The United Church of Canada has participated in this global initiative of World Council of Churches since its establishment in 2002. As of September 2011, the EAPPI has received over 900 Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) from 16 countries, who have served in small teams for three-month periods in various locations in the West Bank, including Jerusalem. The United Church of Canada has sent 14 EAs to date.

Learn more about Thom and read his blog.