Anglican Delegation Program

The Naim Ateek Anglican Delegation Program is a partnership between Canadian Friends of Sabeel and Sabeel Jerusalem, established in honour of Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek.

This program is a joint initiative with the Anglican Diocese of Toronto and Sabeel Jerusalem. It facilitates the participation of Canadian Anglicans in exposure tours/delegations to Palestine. The Covid-19 pandemic and Israel’s military assault on Gaza created significant obstacles to this program, but we are planning for it to resume in spring 2025.

Due to the recent circumstances on the ground, the program will have to be modified into a Solidarity Pilgrimage as settler violence disables Sabeel from offering the full program. If you wish to learn more or if you would like to participate please contact Rana at executive-director@friendsofsabeel.ca

Please take note that this program is only open to Anglican Clergy from Toronto and Niagara Diocese. If chosen your trip will be fully subsidized.

About the Delegation

February 2025 (precise dates to be determined)

The delegation is open to all active clergy in the Dioceses of Toronto and Niagara, members of religious orders, postulants, and laity, including diocesan and parish staff.

Subsidies are available.

During the delegation you will:

  • Be in solidarity with the Palestinian Christian community,

  • Visit: Bethlehem, Mount of Olives, Nazareth, Capernum, Jacob's Well, & many more places!

  • Experience the realities of the Palestinian community living under Israeli Occupation: the Wall, settlements, checkpoints, confiscated land and demolished homes, refugee camps, and environmental degradation,

  • Spend time with the people,

  • Worship with Palestinian Christians,

  • Meet and reflect with Palestinian Christians, Muslims, and Jewish Israelis and internationals who partner with Sabeel in non-violent resistance against the violation of international and humanitarian law.

Applicants must commit to:

  • Participate in the pre-delegation preparation session which will begin in August.

  • Attend for the full duration of the delegation.

  • Support the principle of "Go and See, Come and Tell".

  • Put together a presentation for their selected faith-based communities upon return.

  • Share their experience before, during and after the trip with their communities.

If this applies to you, contact us at info@friendsofsabeel.ca.