From June 7-9, 2009, over 170 Middle East Peace advocates gathered at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. for the 2009 CMEP Advocacy Conference.

The conference theme, "Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Hope for Things Unseen", was inspired by Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The annual conference offered a needed opportunity to reflect on the challenging and complex situation in the Holy Land.

The conference was also held at an opportune time politically. The 111th Congress and the Obama Administration provide a new opportunity to help Israelis and Palestinians stop the tragic cycles of spiraling violence and diplomatic stalemate and move forward on a path toward peace. During the conference, CMEP advocates held 75 visits with their elected officials to educate them about the situation in the Holy Land and urge them to work for peace in the region.

To learn more about the 2009 Advocacy Conference, please review the following conference documents:

• Conference Report

• Conference Schedule

• Congressional Prayer Breakfast Program Info (PDF)

• Workshop Descriptions

• Speaker Biographies

• Advocacy Message and Backgrounders

• Media Coverage

• Photos

• Videos (Major Plenaries, Peace Now power-point, Congressional Prayer Breakfast)

• Conference Follow-Up (for conference attendees only)
       Evaluation Form
       Hill Visit Report Form

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