We are a Canadian Christian voice for Palestinian liberation.
Through education and engagement, we support the struggle for equality in justice, freedom, and human rights of Palestinians living under apartheid and the illegal Israeli military occupation. With partners around the world, we work non-violently for a just and durable peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
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Come and See, Go and Tell
Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS), in partnership with the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem, is hosting a webinar about its “Come and See, Go and Tell” initiative—an opportunity for Canadians to travel to Palestine/Israel to witness realities on the ground and engage directly with Palestinian communities. The webinar will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, and will explain the purpose of the initiative, share experiences from recent participants, and cover practical details about participation. It is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18+ who are committed to peace with justice and international law.
Naim Ateek Anglican Delegation Pilgrimage
From November 30 to December 10, 2025 CFOS led a delegation of Anglican clergy from the Diocese of Toronto on a pilgrimage to Palestine/Israel. “Happening Now in Palestine” gathers their stories, moments and insights into a reflective blog.
Kairos Palestine II: “A Moment of Truth: Faith in a time of Genocide”
On November 14, 2025 Kairos Palestine released a seminal new statement, describing the Palestinian reality of settler colonialism, apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide, and also urging the global church and international community to act.
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Featured Programming
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"Come and See, Go and Tell" Initiative
This initiative is a joint project with Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem. It aims at building international networks of support by taking Canadians on 10-day visits to Palestine/Israel to meet and learn from Palestinians and Israelis working for a just peace. It is open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and older who have the potential to influence public opinion and decisions through their credibility, engagement, and reach.
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JGML 2024
Thanks to all those who attended our annual James Graff Memorial Lecture on November 4, 2024 with Shadia Qubti and Daniel Bannoura on the topic: "One Year Later: Our Response to Genocide and Occupation in Palestine."
A recording of the lecture is now available.
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Authentic Christian Pilgrimage
CFOS has developed a tool to ensure that Canadian Christian groups visiting the Holy Land do so in a way that meaningfully engages the local Palestinian Christian community, acknowledges Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories, and operates in a way that is consistent with international law. The Authentic Christian Pilgrimage tool provides a set of principles for Canadian church or para-church groups to help them plan and implement itineraries for groups visiting the Holy Land.
Featured Resources
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Our Sumud Series
Palestinians speak about sumud as the spirit of steadfastness and perseverance that enables them to continue to exist and to resist the realities of occupation, oppression -- and now genocide. As we at Canadian Friends of Sabeel amplify the voice of Christian Palestinians, we seek to embody that same spirit of sumud in our ministry of solidarity.
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In Time of Genocide
In this exceptionally violent and unpredictable year in Palestine, instead of its planned conference, Sabeel Jerusalem organized a Solidarity Pilgrimage. This took place November 17-21, 2024. A total of 49 pilgrims gathered, some of whom shared their stories. We hope you enjoy them.
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Take Action Tool Kit
Are you wondering how to support liberation for Palestinians, and justice and peace for all? CFOS has created a two-page document that offers many suggestions for those who wish to support the cause. We hope you find it useful.
“More than ever, now is the time for costly solidarity. By its very nature, true solidarity is costly. Is has a price. It is a faith-based stance, a human commitment, and a moral responsibility. True solidarity is also the embodiment of our shared humanity and fraternity.”
— Kairos Palestine II, released November 14, 2025
