In January, the United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church awarded JPB's Regional Director, Jack Karn, a 2018 Young Adult Grant of $2,500 to help fund new JPB in-school leadership and peacebuilding programs in the Galilee area of the Holy Land. The crucial grant will support JPB's rapidly growing presence in northern Israel and reach more than 50 youth. The United Thank Offering is a ministry to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. Known worldwide as UTO,

JPB is pleased to welcome Sarah Perle Benazera to the staff team. As the Summer Institute Director for the Interfaith Citizenship program in Houston, TX, she will be overseeing the program's direction, content, and administration. An exceptional peacebuilder and youth professional, Benazera brings notable experience and talent to the organization and its program portfolio. Sarah is a humanist, peace-activist, storyteller and educator, with years of hands-on experience in inte

In January, JPB Regional Director, Jack Karn, arrived to Nazareth in the Holy Land. For the next four months, Karn will be leading several in-school leadership and peacebuilding programs around the Galilee region. Balancing responsibilities with JPB, he will also be volunteering at Christ Anglican Church in Nazareth as part of a growing partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. With two leadership programs previously confirmed, Karn quickly went to work, reaching o