Dear Pilgrims and Friends,
We are delighted to announce that Abuna (Father) Elias Chacour, founder of the Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI) in Ibillin, Israel, will return to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church (GPMC) on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 pm, in the church’s sanctuary. Abuna’s visit is organized by Pilgrims of Ibillin.
Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
Church Sanctuary
16 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-882-5330
313-882-5330
Tuesday, July 27
7:30 pm
Instrumental in the creation of Pilgrims of Ibillin (POI), GPMC has remained faithful to POI’s support of MEEI, through financial donations, board service by a number of members and staff, and many, many visits over the years.
Join us on July 27 to hear from Abuna Chacour about life today in Israel and the West Bank, and his school’s ongoing work to foster peaceful approaches to resolving conflict in the land that Jesus walked.
Friends and family are welcome to join you. Remember, we do not know how many more visits we will be blessed with by dear Abuna, and we consider this is a rare opportunity.
We welcome all for this rare opportunity. Thank you for clicking on the “Yes” button and writing RSVP in the subject line
to help us prepare for those who plan to hear Abuna Chacour at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church on July 27.
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Holland, Michigan Hosts Abuna Chacour, Sunday, July 25
Also, Kairos West Michigan presents Archbishop Elias Chacour this Sunday, July 25 at 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Calvary Church, Holland MI. Join us for this exclusively in-person event. Let’s gather as a community in solidarity with all those advocating for peace, justice and the celebration of the image of God in all peoples.
Calvary Church (Holland)
400 Beeline Rd., Holland, MI
Lodge Flex Room (NW Corner of Campus)
Sunday, July 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
At this critical time in Israel and Palestine, Kairos West Michigan invites you to hear this renowned author, leader, and teacher on a rare, surprise, and last-minute visit to West Michigan.