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Methodist Liaison Office Meeting

Location: Zoom

The Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem presents an update and virtual prayer meeting every Wednesday at noon (central).

All are welcome to participate via online meeting. Participants will hear from a Palestinian speaker and meet in small groups for prayer. Methodists and others from around the world be present. To join the meeting, send an email message to the MLO for the link. About the Methodist Liaison Office:

The Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem is a partnership of the World Methodist Council, the Methodist Church in Great Britain and the United Methodist Church. Its purpose is to increase international awareness and involvement of the Methodist community in the issues affecting Israel and Palestine.

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