Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage
Join others walking the length of Gaza during Lent.
January 31, 2024
This Lent, Christian groups from around the globe are launching the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. Already, 59 cities in 8 countries are hosting a walk the length of Gaza (about 40km) to raise funds for humanitarian relief and support for refugees. It is also a show of solidarity and protest calling for an enduring and sustained ceasefire, access to humanitarian assistance, release of all hostages on both sides, and an end of occupation so a just peace can begin.
“Together we are going to listen deeply on Country to the cry of the earth and the people of Gaza." Rev Alex Sangster.
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In Australia, there are already walks planned in Melbourne, Byron Bay, Darwin, Gembrook. They are looking for organising help in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart and Canberra. If you can lend a hand in any of these places, please send an email to rauls@nat.uca.org.au
Listen to Rev Alex Sangster, Advocate for the Assembly Working for Justice Circle explain why she is joining the Melbourne pilgrimage. You can find out more and sign up here: https://www.gazaceasefirepilgrimage.com/
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