Extra-Long (>70 mins)
Ethics
Lutheran
Immanuel amidst the rubble | MCC webinar
Theologian
Munther Isaac
Duration
93.57
Uploaded to YouTube
22 December 2023
Added to Database
29 November 2025
YouTube description
A time of learning and discussion with MCC and three Palestinian Pastors on the topic of how to celebrate and preach Christmas at a time when people in Gaza, in the land that is called Holy, are being displaced, killed, and injured on a massive scale.
There will be no public or church Christmas trees or lights in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus this year, hear from our speakers about how Christmas will look for their congregations and changes you could make to reflect the situation.
Presented by:
- Rev Dr. Munther Isaac: Pastor at the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church, Bethlehem and Academic Dean at Bethlehem Bible College.
- Rev Dr. Jack Sara: Pastor at Jerusalem Alliance Church and President of Bethlehem Bible College
- Rev. Sally Azar: Pastor, English speaking congregation, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem
- Rev. Ashraf Tannous: Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation, Beit Jala, Bethlehem.
