From October 2 to 11, more than 5.2 million flags will be planted by 4,375 churches, synagogues, and organizations worldwide as part of Flags of Fellowship. Fellowship staff are attending events, prayer services, and community gatherings hosted across the U.S. and Israel. Each flag planted is a powerful gesture of remembrance for the victims of the October 7 attacks, and an act of solidarity with the Jewish people as they face rising anti-Semitism.
Flags of Fellowship has also experienced unprecedented growth, expanding from 1,300 participating organizations last year. Our President and Global CEO Yael Eckstein said, “While much attention has been given since October 7 to stories of division and hatred, a different story—one of friendship between Christians and Jews—is being written in churches and homes across America and the world through Flags of Fellowship. When a church plants an Israeli flag, it is not making a political statement, it is making a spiritual one—a declaration of friendship, remembrance, and faithfulness to those who are hurting.”
This year, 10 evangelical churches across eight states will host flagship events for the movement. This tremendous growth would not be possible without the participation of churches outside the U.S. and Canada. More than 1,775 churches from 12 countries are joining this year, including churches in Australia, England, Kenya, South Africa, India, the UAE, and more.
Fellowship Ambassador Pastor César Fernández said, “We believe that the Colombian Church has a unique voice and a significant role to play in strengthening this bridge of friendship between Christians and Jews, and we’re proud and excited to see Colombia take its place in this global movement of Flags of Fellowship.”
This support also means a great deal to participating synagogues. Congregation Temple Emanuel President M. Troy Weinstein says, “Knowing that we are supported by friends who stand with us in solidarity during these difficult times means more than words can express. Your partnership and compassion remind us that we do not walk this path alone, even as we carry the memory of those we lost.”
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humblywith your God” (Micah 6:8).