In September, Presbytery of the James welcomes from Palestine PC(USA) International Peacemaker Zoughbi Zoughbi.
Founder and Director of Wi’am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre in Bethlehem, Zoughbi Zoughbi is a world-renowned speaker, trainer, counselor, activist, and writer. He has written and edited extensive articles and books on interdisciplinary topics of justice, peace and reconciliation.
Founded in 1994 and known by the name “Wi’am”, the Arabic word meaning “cordial relationships”, the center has received some notable awards, including the 2023 Carnall Peace Award and the 2010 Peacebuilding Award in the World Vision International Peace Prize competition. The center offers mediation, training, and psycho-social counseling to help resolve community disputes and alleviate the suffering of people. It includes a trauma-coping program for children, leadership training for women, and nonviolence education programs.
Amy Lewis (PCUSA)
Opportunities to Meet Zoughbi Zoughbi
Schedule for Publicity: Those from other churches are welcome at any of these events. (Note the meals that require an RSVP.)
The topic for each program is “Life in Bethlehem”.
Sunday, September 22
- Preaching at 11:00 Worship at Second Presbyterian with extended time for conversation following the Service 5 N. 5th Street in Richmond VA
View podcast (scroll down for “Keep Hope Alive” podcast)
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting with Presbytery Youth for dinner and Program
at Salisbury Presbyterian 13621 W Salisbury Rd, Midlothian, VA
Monday, September 23, 7:00 p.m.
- New Hanover Presbyterian Church : Free catered dinner at 5:30 p.m. with program “Life in Bethlehem" by Zoughbi Zoughbi following at 7. 10058 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
Tuesday, September 24
- 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.:
Bible Study at Three Chopt Presbyterian
9315 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA
View video - 7:00 p.m. Program at First Presbyterian Charlottesville
500 Park St, Charlottesville, VA
Wednesday, September 25
- 11:30 a.m. Preaching at Chapel Service at Union Presbyterian
Seminary. 3401 Brook Rd. Richmond VA
View video - Dinner and Program at Bon Air Presbyterian 6 p.m.
9201 W. Huguenot Rd. North Chesterfield VA
View video