We are hosting "When Olive Trees Weep" to raise awareness about the continuing situation in Palestine/Israel. We will offer light middle eastern snacks. We will accept donations, but they are not required to attend. Any donations will support the friendship tour our Pastor Alissia Thompson will take in November to Palestine with the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, and additional support for groups seeking peace in Palestine.

Claudia Esslinger

Where Olive Trees Weep

Maral Quttieneh

Zaya Benazzo

Maurizio Benazzo

Ashira Darwish

Finley MacNeil

Caroline Campbell

Nickoloz Kachibaia

Yasen Stoev

Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty?

Documentary

Our church is a historic church in downtown Granville, with a progressive congregation.  Free Parking is along the street by the church,  light middle eastern snacks will be available.  You are welcome to bring your own lunch if desired.

United Church of Granville