Trees, the Land, and Jesus: A Working and Learning Trip to Palestine and Israel February 4-19, 2026
The WDC Israel-Palestine Task Force encourages WDC men to join Mennonite Men and Mennonite Palestine Israel Network (MennoPIN) and travel to Palestine and Israel to plant olive trees, meet Palestinian peacemakers, and connect the land to Jesus’ way of peace. Our two-week sojourn in Palestine and Israel will bring us into multifold contact with this land. Tree planting days in the West Bank will give us intimate, hand-to-soil contact with the land itself as we work with Palestinian farmers. We will learn about the occupation of Palestine through relationship building and experiential learning. We will discover the critical place of trees in the culture, economy, and ecology of the region. And we will see that the olive branch is not simply a symbol but that olive trees are essential for God’s peace in this land.
Provisional trip costs are $1,950, not including airfare to and from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan and visa costs. Trip costs cover lodging, meals, ground transportation, sightseeing, and tips. This trip directly supports Palestinian organizations, businesses, and families who will provide presentations, lodging, food, and other services. The group will be limited to 30 people, with priority given to those who have not previously been to Palestine and Israel.
Given current instabilities of the region, the trip may be canceled. Therefore, we require trip insurance for all flights. To join our group, click on or go to bit.ly/TreesLandJesus2026. Registration Deadline is September 1, 2025
For more information, contact:
• Steve Thomas, Co-director of Mennonite Men and ISA certified arborist, SteveT@MennoniteMen.org
• Bob Atchison, Chair of MennoPIN and professional forester, robertleeatchison@gmail.com
• Amy Yoder McGloughlin, delegation leader for CPT in Palestine, amy.yoder.mcgloughlin@gmail.com