The Palestinian Reality Post
Gaza “Ceasefire”
A Time for Faithful Solidarity and Action
Wednesday February 25
7-9 pm
United Methodist Church
433 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA
Panel includes:

• Chair of the Palestine Task Force Nor Calif/Nev Annual
  Conference UMC
• Palestinian-American with relatives in Gaza
• Recent returnee from delegation of International Solidarity
  Movement in West Bank
• Activists with Jewish Voice for Peace and Nevada County for
  Palestine
• Faith leaders from other churches and religious traditions
  Hosted by Church and Society Committee of Nevada City United Methodist
  (For further information, see reverse side, or call 530 263 5026)
  Purpose of this event:
  That churches, other faith groups, and the secular activist
  community learn from each other, and engage in
  complementary action for freedom and justice for Palestine.
  Questions, Discussion, Written Information to Address These
  Subjects:
• What sources can one trust to know the truth about current realities in Israel,
  Gaza, West Bank?
• What do Methodists and other faith groups have to say about Palestine, Israel,
  and Genocide?
• What are the actions faith communities are doing and could be doing to bring
  justice and peace there?
• What does Palestine have to do with Climate Change, Racism, Immigrant
  justice, and other places of injustice?
• How do BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) in general and the Chevron
  Boycott in particular connect the issues?
• How does one turn “concern” into action for Palestinians, ending genocide and
  ethnic cleansing, and, ultimately support actual peace and justice for all in the
  region? ( i.e. What can we actually do about it?)
• How can statements and resolutions from higher level faith leaders and
  conferences which condemn violence or support efforts for Palestine gain life and
  effectiveness in the local church or community at the “grass-roots” level?

The next Board of Supervisors meeting is at 9:00am on the 10th of February, and we have a goal of 1,000 signatures by then. Additionally, we need as many of you as possible to show up for the meeting to voice your support in person. Please respond to this email or call (707) 502-6613 if you’re willing and able to help get this important resolution passed.  If you cannot collect signatures there’s more you can do! You can donate money here. Just make sure to add a note to your donation that it’s for the IMMIGRANT RIGHTS NETWORK.  You can also collect signatures digitally by sharing the online version of the Petition.  Please go online to sign this petition…

We Stand Together: Nevada County Unites Against Fear and Division

The unlawful and escalating attacks on immigrant communities by the Trump administration are not just policy—they are part of a deliberate effort to spread fear, silence dissent, and divide our communities. Their goal is convince those with more security that if they just stay silent, they will be spared. 

The people of Nevada County reject division and fear. We know the truth: no group is expendable, and no one is to blame for the hardships we face.

We stand together to protect our neighbors, our families, and our community from any attacks by the Department of Homeland Security or any other group or individual. You can’t claim solidarity behind closed doors and silence on the record.

We call on the Nevada County Board of Supervisors to:

• Publicly stand with immigrant communities and affirm their right to safety, dignity, and belonging.
• Take concrete actions and adopt policies that ensure protection for all residents, without exception.
• Reject excuses that invoke fear of funding loss or political reprisal as reasons to avoid moral leadership.

California’s sanctuary laws are not enough. We need local leaders willing to act with courage — to make visible commitments and to stand with every member of our community.

Moral leadership means standing up, especially when it’s hard. This is our home. These are our families, our  friends, and our neighbors. In the face of authoritarian rule, we must stand united to protect one another.

Add your name to urge the Nevada County Board of Supervisors to take a public stand for immigrant rights.