On Jul 6, 2017 5:05 PM, "Anna Baltzer, Director of Organizing & Advocacy" <
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Dear Michael,
*Big news!* Minutes ago, the Mennonite Church (USA) voted
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*nearly unanimously *to create an investment screen for the purpose of
"withdrawing investments from companies that are profiting from the
occupation." The resolution was approved overwhelmingly, with approximately
*98%
of the 548 voters supporting it*. Click here to say thank you to the
Mennonites!
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The comprehensive resolution
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lifts up the rights of Palestinian refugees, citizens of Israel, and those
living under occupation, calling for an end to U.S. military aid; urging
church agencies and members to review their own investments; and
encouraging individuals and congregations boycott products associated with
violence or military occupation; among other things.
This is the *largest margin* yet by which such a vote has passed in a
U.S. denominational assembly. Congratulations to US Campaign member group
Mennonite Palestine Israel Network (MennoPIN
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who led this extraordinary initiative!
With this vote, the Mennonite Church (USA) joins the fast-growing list
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of denominations that have engaged in economic acts of conscience in recent
years to support justice for Palestinians, including the Quakers, United
Methodists, Presbyterians, United Church of Christ, Unitarian
Universalists, Catholic Conference of Major Superiors of Men, the Alliance
of Baptists, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
The US Campaign was proud to support this crucial effort alongside several
Palestinian friends, leaders, and organizations; and member groups Friends
of Sabeel - North America, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the American Friends
Service Committee.
I have been on the ground at the Mennonite Church USA convention here in
Orlando, Florida with MennoPIN, working around the clock supporting their
preparations, talking with delegates, providing strategic support, bringing
lessons learned from the many church votes that came before this one, and
speaking at delegate receptions.
But Michael, *I couldn’t have been here without people like you investing*
in the US Campaign’s critical role in connecting, strengthening,
resourcing, and lifting up amazing member group-led initiatives and
successes like this.
Today, *please be a part of these extraordinary victories* -- *and invest
in many more to come -- with a donation to the US Campaign*
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.
ANNA BALTZER
Director of Organizing & Advocacy
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