Testimonies from Gaza’s Families

The Riverside Church is honored to co-sponsor “Testimonies from Gaza’s Families,” an important event presented in partnership with the Arab American Institute (AAI) and Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP).

We invite you—and members of The Riverside Church community in the Washington, DC area—to join a series of gatherings on October 14–15 that center the voices of U.S.-based Palestinians with family in Gaza.

These powerful testimonies will lift up the lived experiences of those directly affected by Israel’s ongoing military assault and amplify urgent calls for justice, peace, and humanitarian access. Together, we come to bear witness, stand in solidarity, and urge our nation’s leaders to end the cycle of violence and the flow of weapons fueling it.

Transportation will not be provided by The Riverside Church; attendance is encouraged for those able to travel independently.

Event Details

📍 United Methodist Building
100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Tuesday, October 14

• 2:00–4:00 PM | Listening Roundtable
Featuring family members’ testimonials
Conference Room of the United Methodist Building

• 4:15–5:00 PM | Public Vigil of Lament
Steps of the United Methodist Building

Please note: These events require separate registration, and space for the Listening Session is extremely limited.

Wednesday, October 15

• Private Hill Meetings
For more information, please contact CMEP Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Relations, Kyle Cristofalo at kyle@cmep.org.