Poster for national day of action on Nov. 12, 2023, calling for a ceasefire in Israel-Palestine.
Credit: Ceasefire NOW!
Published On: November 7, 2023

To date, The United Church of Canada has signed on to several joint and ecumenical letters and statements calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East, in the war between Hamas and Israel.

Our easy-to-use advocacy tool has garnered 136 letters to MPs in English and 2 in French.

About 230 donors have already contributed $36,000 in donations to the appeal to support humanitarian aid to Palestine. Your donation will be doubled by the federal government until Nov. 12.

Pan-Canadian Day of Action

Millions of people around the world have been marching in support of an immediate ceasefire in Israel-Palestine and to end the unprecedented humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza.

It’s time for all of us to join them en masse. This Sunday, November 12, you can join a pan-Canadian day of action in every part of the country.

Pressure is building on the federal government, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre, continue to oppose a ceasefire. The goal of the November 12th day of action is to build a massive turnout in every part of the country—not just thousands, but tens or hundreds of thousands.

Show up

You can help by organizing a November 12 action or bringing a contingent of your members. Connect with an action in your community or submit your own event. 

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Check the Ceasefire NOW website for resources: placards, posters, leaflets, and a tip sheet for organizing a local action.

Share widely

To join the growing calls for peace and justice in the Middle East, please:

  • ADVOCATE by sending a letter to your MP using our new advocacy tool.
  • DONATE to our Mission and Service partners who are currently responding to those impacted by the conflict in West Bank and East Jerusalem.
  • PRAY for peace and justice in the Middle East.

 

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