Every movement begins with a spark—one act of courage, one decision to hope, one light in the darkness. This Christmas, we invite you to join this global act of solidarity calling for peace and justice in the Holy Land. Through three simple actions—Light, Sign, and Share—become part of a growing community carrying the light of Palestine from Bethlehem to the rest of the world.

Each week of Advent, we invite you to light a red candle as a way of embodying solidarity with and remembrance of the Palestinian people this holiday season. Light the candle, read or recite the weekly prayer, and hold in your mind those who, like Jesus, are suffering under the weight of oppression.

Invite your friends, your church, your small group to take part in this act of peacemaking with you. Use it as an opportunity to start a conversation with those you know about justice for Palestinians, including our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters. From a small spark, a mighty flame grows.

What if I don’t have a red candle? FAQs

Red Candle isn’t just a symbol; it’s an embodied practice and commitment. This pledge allows each of us to affirm our shared belief in peace, justice, and the love of God for all creation. By signing this pledge you are publicly declaring your participation in this work, committing to taking sacrificial action to spread light for Palestine, and joining a community of hope for a better future for everyone.

We believe in the sanctity of every human life.
Each person—Palestinian and Israeli alike—is created and beloved by God.

In this moment, our Christian faith compels us to stand against the genocide, displacement, and destruction of the Palestinian people. We commit ourselves to using all just and nonviolent means at our disposal to resist injustice, fixing our hope on a future where both Palestinians and Israelis can live and flourish in mutual freedom and peace.

As followers of Jesus, we recognize a particular responsibility. The weapons, words, and theologies that sustain oppression often misuse the name of Christ, bearing Jesus’ name while wounding his very body living and worshiping in the land of His birth—the Palestinian Church.

We therefore reject both the violence of Christian Zionism and the silence or indifference of those who look away. We commit to naming and resisting all forms of dehumanizing rhetoric, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian hate. We call instead to another way—the radical peacemaking of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

By taking His teachings seriously, Christians can become a powerful force for justice and reconciliation—not only in Palestine and Israel, but across our world.

We commit to joining with Christians around the world, lighting a red candle and taking faithful action for peace and justice this holiday. May the Light that first shone in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago burn brightly once again—in our hearts, in our churches, and in the pursuit of peace for all.

Each act of light becomes stronger when it’s shared. This Advent, as you light your red candle, invite others to join you in this growing movement of witness and hope. Share a photo of your candle, or a few words about what moved you to light it, and use the hashtag #RedCandlePalestine so the flame can be seen across the world.

Challenge: Tag 5 people each week whose hearts you know will be kindled by this act—and invite them to light their own candle in solidarity.