2025 Nativity Fast: Red Candle Light for Palestine
WHAT IS RED CANDLE?
A global Christian movement launching November 29, starting with the first light in Bethlehem, Palestine. We’re uniting Christians across traditions to light red candles throughout Advent in solidarity with Palestinians—particularly Christian communities in the birthplace of Jesus.
Why this matters: Christian Zionist organizations like CUFI (10 million members) provide theological cover and political pressure for Israeli policies. Netanyahu’s government is spending millions targeting American Christian influencers ($7k per post) and geo-fencing churches.
Red Candle is our Christian response: We’re reclaiming our faith, challenging theological justification of violence, and centering Palestinian Christian voices—while attention is on Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
KEY FACTS
● Launch: November 29, 2025 (International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People)
● Culmination: December 23 - collective global candle lighting
● Partners: The Telos Group, Bethlehem University Foundation, Red Letter Christians, The Agora Initiative, Chasing Justice, Pax Christi USA, The Happy Givers, Friends Committee on National Legislation
● 200+ Christian leaders already engaged
WHAT WE’RE ASKING YOU TO DO
Join us in this Advent witness:
1. Light a red candle (during Advent: Nov 29-Dec 23)
2. Post a photo/video, saying why you’re lighting it
3. Invite others to join (tag @redcandlepalestine, share redcandle.org)
Use hashtags: #RedCandle #LightForPalestine #RedCandlePalestine
Sample post:
“This Advent, I’m lighting a red candle for peace and justice in Palestine. Jesus was born in Bethlehem—and Palestinian Christians still live there today, shepherding the ancient flame of faith under occupation. I believe Christ calls us to stand with the oppressed. Join me at redcandle.org #RedCandle #LightForPalestine”
RESOURCES
📍 redcandle.org 📧reneemtay@gmail.com 📱@redcandlepalestine