2018 Kairos International Anniversary Conference - Hope where there is no hope

Kairos International Anniversary Conference 

Hope where there is no hope 

“Behold, I make all things new.” Revelation 21:5 

December 6th - 7th, 2018

Dar Annadwa – Bethlehem 

Kairos Conference Program.pdf

Day 1: Thursday, December 6, 2018 (15:30-20:00) 

3:30 – 4:30 Ecumenical Prayer for Gaza and Justice in Palestine At the Greek Catholic Melkite Church 

4:30–5:00 Candlelight Vigil to Dar Annadwa 

5:00 – 7:00 Official Opening of the Kairos Conference Palestinian National Hymn By Shepherds’ Boy and Girl Scout Troop/ Beit Sahour 

5:00 – 5:30 Welcoming and Introduction 

    • HB Michel Sabah 

    • HG Bishop Atallah Hanna 

    • Adv. Anton Salman - Mayor of Bethlehem 

5:30 – 5:50 Where is Kairos Palestine Today 

    • Mr. Rifat Odeh Kassis - Kairos General Coordinator 

5:50 – 6:00 Musical performance by Tamer Al Sahouri 

6:00–7:30 Keynote Presentations 

           Moderator: H.E. Mrs. Hind Khoury 

The Current Political Developments in Palestine 

   Adv. Ayman Odeh - Member of the Israeli Knesset and Head of the Arab Joint List 

    Mr. Hani al-Masri – Director General of Masarat, the Palestinian Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies 

The Church Responsibilities 

    Reflections from South Africa 

7:30–8:00 Dabka Performance by Diyar Dance Theatre 

8:00–9:00 Reception 

Day 2: Friday, December 7, 2018 (8:30-18:00) 

8:30–9:00 Registration 

9:00 – 9:30 Bible Study 

        By Rev. Nael Abu Rahmoun – The Anglican Episcopal Church, Nazareth 

9:30–10:30 Panel for the Workshops of the Day

    : Introduction and Welcoming by Ms. Arda Aghazarian 

Introduction to the conference themes and challenges 

Moderator: Rifat Odeh Kassis, Kairos General Coordinator 

1. Overview of the Political Context and Main Challenges: 

By Adv. Manal Hazzan, Human Rights lawyer, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors 

2. Overview of the Socioeconomic Context: 

By Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University College of Arts and Culture, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors 

3. Overview of the Theological Context: 

By Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab, St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church, Ramallah, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors 

10:30 – 11:00 Break 

11:00 – 1:00 Working Groups Five Parallel workshops on three themes: 

- Political A 

- Political B 

- Theological 

- Socio-Economic A 

- Socio-Economic B 

1:00 – 2:30 Lunch 

2:30 – 4:30 Christians working for justice in Palestine 

              – Experiences and lessons learned 

• Four Panelists: 

Moderator: Ms. Bisan Mitri, advocacy activis and Senior Consultant at GRIP Consulting, Palestine 

1. Reflection from the USA 

2. Reflection from Europe 

3. Reflection from South Africa 

4. Reflection from India 

Respondent: Mrs. Nora Carmi 

• Introduction to Kumi initiative by Mr. Omar Harami, Administrator at Sabeel Center, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors 

4:30 – 5:30 Recommendations and Conclusions 

• Working groups reports by the Rapporteurs 

• Conference Statement by the Conference Statement Committee 

5:30–6:00 Closing Remarks 

- Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Lutheran Pastor, Academic Dean at Bethlehem Bible College, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors 

- Fr. Bashar Fawadleh, JEC National Chaplain at Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and member of the Kairos Board of Directors