Palestine, Western Churches, and Settler Colonialism: Palestinian Christian Call for Repentance Conference

28—30 May 2025

In order to attend to the Open Letter issued by Palestinian Christians to Western Christians titled “A Call for Repentance,” this conference aims to centre Palestinian Christian voices. By facilitating a forum in which international church and community representatives, activists, and scholars can engage in dialogue regarding how the Western churches can heed the Call for Repentance, we intend to examine the means and methods for effective solidarity, peace-making and justice in Palestine. In accordance with the Call to Repentance, the role of ingrained colonial ideologies within the churches must be addressed as to truthfully confront the enduring legacy of settler colonialism in Palestine, Canada, and other colonial contexts.

Wednesday—Friday 28—30 May 2025

—Ottawa, ON — Saint Paul University

This conference will offer a setting to critique colonialism’s abiding presence – in Canada, Palestine, and beyond. In the spirit of repentance, this conference intends to strengthen ecumenical and interfaith solidarity through the discussion of strategic theological and political interventions that promote a lasting peace and justice in Palestine.

Speakers Include: Shadia Qubti & Jonathan Kuttab