Sari Ateek

Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek, a Palestinian Christian pastor and rector at St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church, discusses his transformative journey from Israel/Palestine to Maryland. He emphasizes the need for inclusivity and radical generosity in faith as tools for social justice. Sari critiques the church's historical alignment with colonial ideologies and highlights the importance of compassion in activism. He calls for Christians to engage meaningfully with local communities and pursue justice, urging a shift from partisanship to a focus on pro-justice in the Israel-Palestine context.