An Offering for the Future

This year, our Oregon Synod Assembly offerings will go to the schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. As you know, life in the Holy Land has been disrupted for many months by horrific violence, and civilian Palestinian women and children are suffering disproportionately. Fortunately, the Lutheran Church there has made a commitment, for now, to keep the Lutheran schools open to families in the West Bank - offering children some regularity and activity in a traumatizing time. 

The economy in the Holy Land relies heavily on international tourism, which has been almost totally disrupted for more than a year. Many families can no longer pay tuition. Our dollars are needed to help the schools remain open - a safe and familiar safe for children of all ages in a time of absolute crisis.

What should I know about the Lutheran schools of the ELCJHL?

They teach both Christian and Muslim students, and are some of the very few schools in Palestine to offer courses in both religious traditions.

They lift up dance, art, history and the unique heritage of Palestine.

They both embody and teach gender justice and economic justice, seeking to honor all students regardless of gender and economic background. 

These four schools are in deep need of financial support, specifically in assisting with students' tuition costs. You can learn more about these schools through the information below:

Dar Al Kalima Lutheran School

The Evangelical Lutheran School of Beit Sahour

Talitha Kumi School

The School of Hope in Ramallah

Offerings welcome through this page or by check to Oregon Synod, ELCA (please note 2025 Assembly Offering) 2800 N. Vancouver Ave, Suite 101, Portland, OR 97227 before June 14th, 2025