The Legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
By Telos team member Sarah Sturm
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left us many inspirational ideas about nonviolence and a vision for a more just and peaceful world. Each January as we celebrate his legacy, his uplifting quotations circulate and we are reminded of his hope for a better future.
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By Telos alumna Rev. Mary Amendolia Gardner.
Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. (ESV)
Advent marks the beginning of the new church year, a helpful time to take stock of where we have done well and to reflect on areas where we hope to grow and change.
...Read MoreDear friends,
I’m writing to you today with two asks: to read, use, and share Telos’ new Principles and Practices of Peacemaking and to partner with Telos financially.
We need to raise $227,000 as we end 2020. And thanks to one donor’s generous matching gift, all donations up to $50,000 will be doubled!
...Read MoreWhat we’re reading: To Love is to Act
From Telos Executive Director and Co-founder, Todd Deatherage:
Marva Barnett, professor of literature at the University of Virginia, has spent much of her life studying, teaching and loving the work of Victor Hugo. Her recent book, To Love Is To Act, is a beautiful and timely collection of essays on how the themes of Hugo’s celebrated work Les Miserables represent the author’s deepest values,
...Read MoreA Rosh HaShana Message
From Telos Program Coordinator in Jerusalem, Carly Rosenthal.This Rosh HaShana (Jewish New Year) I’ll be saying shana tova u’metukah (‘have a sweet and happy new year’) with an even more pertinent message as the world deals with the global health crisis. In Israel we’re going into another nationwide lockdown for at least 3 weeks starting on the eve of Rosh Hashana this Friday,
...Read MoreBattles on Balfour Street
Telos team members Marina and Carly, based in our Jaffa office, reflect on and share their experiences at the recent and ongoing protests across Israel demanding Netanyahu’s resignation from office.
“Democracy for all.” Our throats are dry from the shouting, but the continuous loop of chants and drums won’t fall silent.
...Read MoreDrinking Tea in Area C
Telos 2020 Summer Fellow Sarah Sturm shares a reflection on her time working with peace activists in Israel/Palestine in light of the recent proposal to formally annex large parts of the West Bank. She says, “This is not a moment to step back from the peacebuilding work we are engaged in,
...Read MoreAnnexation Resources
We’ve answered your questions and provided key action points on the critical issue of annexation here.
1) Annexation FAQ
2) Talking Points to use with your friends, family, and Congressional leaders
3) A sample letter to send to your Member of Congress
If you happened to reach out to your government representatives,
...Read MoreRacial Equity Resources
Peacemakers remember that a threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. In order to effectively support an American commitment to peace in the Middle East, we must first commit ourselves to the fight for equity and peace in our own communities.
To do that, we’ve collected suggested readings, online materials,
...Read MoreThe #TelosTrees Forest is growing!
Join the #TelosTrees campaign by June 30th!
Peacemakers from across the Telos network and beyond have committed to nurturing new life, shared their messages of hope, and given to sponsor new life in places facing difficulties greater than ours.
As we face daily challenges to secure security, dignity, and freedom for all—both abroad and at home—we look to this community.
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