It is heartbreaking to imagine, yet crucial to know, that Palestinian childhood is currently under attack in the West Bank, including in Bethlehem. On October 3, 2026, Al Jazeera reported in a video that:

In June, Bethlehem Summer Camp 2026 launched its six-week program with a record-breaking 140 campers (ages 5–14). Thanks to local leadership, the program’s remaining funding gap is down to just $1,000, which the community is on track to cover locally.

During Lent, we lit a candle each week representing Joy, Love, Hope and Peace. On Easter Sunday we sang the Hallelujah Chorus: “The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ, and of His Christ; And He shall reign for ever and ever”