Churches for Middle East Peace

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1984, it began as lobbying organization representing mainline churches which reviewed human rights issues, arms transfers, and the Middle East peace process with the goal of giving the church a voice in US policy considerations in this area. As a coalition of 34 U.S. Christian denominations and organizations with conservative to liberal backgrounds, they work to promote security, justice, and equality in Israel, Palestine, and the wider Middle East. They align on key policy goals aimed at achieving lasting peace, regularly engaging with high-level leaders, including officials from the White House, Congress, the State Department, and foreign heads of state.