Pilgrimage for Peace
From February 14 to February 21, 2024, faith leaders, activists, and artists journeyed on a pilgrimage together from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA to the White House in Washington, DC to urge President Biden to call for an end to the war in Palestine.
Moved by our conscience, we stand united to address the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, where the death toll has now reached more than 30,000, the daily death rate in Gaza higher than any other major 21st Century conflict. As we continue to mourn the loss of innocent Israeli lives on October 7, we firmly believe that responding to violence with more violence is not the solution.
We urge President Biden and Congress to call for a permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages, and increase in humanitarian aid. It is our collective responsibility to advocate for a peaceful resolution and uphold the principles of justice and compassion.
We will either sow seeds of nonviolence today or reap nonexistence tomorrow.
February 14 - 21, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA — Washington, DC
ROUTE
February 14, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA to Chester, PA
February 15, 2024 - Chester, PA to Wilmington, DE
February 16, 2024 - Wilmington, DE to Newark, DE
February 17, 2024 - Newark, DE to Perryville, MD
February 18, 2024 - Havre de Grace, MD to Joppa, MD
February 19, 2024 - Joppa, MD to Baltimore, MD
February 20, 2024 - Baltimore, MD to Laurel, MD
February 21, 2024 - Laurel, MD to Washington, DC
Partnering Organizations:
Faith for Black Lives, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, Rabbis for Ceasefire, Hindus for Human Rights, The Pennsylvania Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia)
Co-sponsors:
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Black Church Center for Justice and Equality, Until Freedom, First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Make It Plain, Kol Tzedek Synagogue, Germantown Mennonite Church, Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), FOSNA, IfNotNow, Cultural Survival Quarterly, Tikkun Olam Chavurah, Jewish Voice for Peace - Philadelphia, CRS, National African American Clergy Network, If Not Now Philly, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Hinenu: the Baltimore Justice Shtiebl, Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice + Freedom Church of the Poor, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR), Global Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, and American Friends Service Committee, Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights, Jewish Voice for Peace, Batrice and Associates, Arab American Institute Foundation, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Washington City Church of the Brethren, Pax Christi USA, WILPF Greater Philadelphia Branch (Women's International League for Peace and Freedom), Synagogues Rising, Freedom Road Community, Peacemaker Teams, Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), Florida Council of Churches, Christian-Jewish Allies for a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace Baltimore, CAIR Maryland, Association des Dynamiques des Jeunes Marocains, Nonviolence International, New Synagogue Project, Middle Church, Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East, Dream Defenders, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Faith Strategies, Black Church PAC, African Methodist Episcopal Church, The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, Judson Memorial Church, Local Alliance for Mideast Peace, Mishkan Shalom, Put People First! PA, Freedom Road, LLC, UCC Palestine Israel Network, Tree of Life Educational Fund, Philly United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Sacred Inclusion Network, PeaceHost.net, IfNotNow Baltimore, DC Families for Ceasefire, Forefront Church, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and others.
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As we embark on the Pilgrimage for Peace from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., we invite you to be a crucial part of this transformative journey. Our coalition of forty multi-faith leaders is dedicated to advocating for a Ceasefire in Gaza, and we need your support to make a lasting impact.
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