On behalf of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, the Secretary General of ACT Alliance, Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, received the medal commemorating the Fiftieth Year of the establishment of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as a token of love, appreciation, and gratitude.

This honor was bestowed today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, during the activities of the Fourth General Assembly of the international organization "ACT Alliance," which is being held under the title "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," between October 28 and November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia.

The Middle East Council of Churches Media Participates in It

Recognizing the importance of the media's role in shedding light on urgent humanitarian and social issues, ACT Alliance held a press conference to discuss the most prominent current issues addressed by its Fourth General Assembly, especially the topic of climate justice and the actions needed by civil society and stakeholders to protect the earth from threats that endanger it. The press conference saw the participation of Indonesian and international journalists, as well as media department of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).

The General Assembly is being held under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," from October 28 to November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia.

The Middle East Council of Churches Participating in It

The exchange of views and experiences, as well as customs and traditions, and the highlighting of various humanitarian activities are the main themes embodied in the Fourth General Assembly of ACT Alliance, held under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," from October 28 to November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia.

As part of this ecumenical event, ACT Alliance is organizing an exhibition for its regional forums that include member organizations from around the world, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Forum, which includes the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and many other humanitarian organizations and institutions.

What Are the Most Prominent Issues Being Addressed?

With great hope, and under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," ACT Alliance continues the work of its General Assembly in Yogyakarta Region, Indonesia, where the activities of the second day were held today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The Assembly's work will continue until Friday, November 1.

In the presence of the General Secretary of ACT Alliance, Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, and the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay, the ACT Alliance family is participating in this global ecumenical event, including its employees and representatives of its members from regional and international organizations and bodies. This includes the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), represented by the Regional Director of the Department of Diakonia and Social Service, Eng. Samer Laham, and the Communication and Media Officer in the Department of Communication and Public Relations, Elia Nasrallah.

Throughout the ages, the Lebanese have become attached to the Virgin Mary, and have taken her as their intercessor and protector.

In all circumstances, they seek help for their salvation and survival.

Guest of the Episode: Dr. Jean Salmanian, MECC Executive Committee Member

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode twenty two, which you can watch in the video, was Dr. Jean Salmanian, MECC Executive Committee Member.

The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

Guest of the Episode: Dr. Jean Salmanian, MECC Executive Committee Member

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode twenty one, which you can watch in the video, was Dr. Jean Salmanian, MECC Executive Committee Member.

The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

Guest of the Episode: Fr. Tanois Khalil

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode twenty, which you can watch in the video, was Fr. Tanios Khalil, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at La Sagesse University in Lebanon, and Member of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Relations for the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops.

The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

MECC and Télé Lumière-Noursat Invite You to Participate in the Opening of the Media Production Center

“The Platform of the Word"

Under the theme: "The Word Became Flesh", and on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of its founding, the Middle East Council of Churches, and Télé Lumière-Noursat, invite you to participate in the opening of the Media Production Center “The Platform of the Word", on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:00 am, at the MECC’s headquarters in Beirut – Al-Makhoul Street – Deeb Building – Third Floor.

To participate remotely, please use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86354295874?pwd=qNr3AjB1rIHE481XDI7ZEfHBprMjpI.1

Guest of the Episode: Fr. Tanois Khalil

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode nineteen, which you can watch in the video, was Fr. Tanios Khalil, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at La Sagesse University in Lebanon, and Member of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Relations for the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops.

The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

Words carefully selected by the poet Saeed Akl, and embellished with a melody by Father Mansour Labaki, to become a hymn that brings minds and hearts closer to the glory of heaven, and for decades it has been recited on every lip and tongue.

Guests of the Episode: Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Jack Khalil & Fr. Dr. Michael Kambar

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode eighteen, which you can watch in the video, was Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Jack Khalil, Dean of the Saint John of Damascus Institute at the University of Balamand in Lebanon and President of the Association of Theological Institutes in the Middle East A.T.I.M.E & Fr. Dr. Michael Kambar, The Executive Secretary of ATIME. The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

Guests of the Episode: Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Jack Khalil & Fr. Dr. Michael Kambar

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the episode seventeen, which you can watch in the video, was Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Jack Khalil, Dean of the Saint John of Damascus Institute at the University of Balamand in Lebanon and President of the Association of Theological Institutes in the Middle East A.T.I.M.E & Fr. Dr. Michael Kambar, The Executive Secretary of ATIME. The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region

Within the activities of the Youth Pre Assembly of the "ACT Alliance" organization, which was held between 26 and 27 October 2024, in the Yogyakarta - Indonesia, an environmental campaign for climate justice was held, during which the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) had a speech delivered by the Communication and Media Officer in the Communication and Public Relations Department, Elia Nasrallah, who talked about the environmental situation in the Middle East, shedding light on the most important environmental programs and projects implemented by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

You may find below the text of the speech.

“Ladies and gentlemen,

We gather today to ring the bell and raise our voices to stand and work together towards a better planet.

The environment is facing nowadays a danger issue called climate change which imposes many repercussions on our daily life, and this is what demand our collective attention and action.

International Ecumenical Cooperation for Healthy Societies

Under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," and in the presence of the General Secretary of the international organization “ACT Alliance”, Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, and the Secretary General of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay, ACT Alliance opened its General Assembly on Monday, October 28, continuing until Friday, November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia.

This international and Ecumenical event is attended by the ACT Alliance family, its employees, and representatives of its members from regional and international organizations and bodies, including the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). The Council is represented by the Regional Director of the Department of Diakonia and Social Service, Eng. Samer Lahham, and the Communication and Media Officer in the Department of Communication and Public Relations, Elia Nasrallah.

Together for Inclusive Communities!

The Middle East Council of Churches - Indonesia

Working for inclusive justice for all is one of the most important goals of the international organization “ACT Alliance”, which is holding its General Assembly hosted by the YAKKUM Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia, from October 28 to November 1, 2024, under the title "Hope in Action, Together for Justice."

This justice has been sought by Pusat Rehabilitasi YAKKUM for many years by safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities in inclusive societies by providing essential services for these tasks.

What Are Its Features?

The Middle East Council of Churches - Indonesia

The eyes of the world are turning to the continent of Asia, specifically to the Yogyakarta region in Indonesia, which is hosting the activities of the General Assembly of the international organization "ACT Alliance." At the invitation and hosting of the Indonesian "YAKKUM" Center, the event is held under the title "Hope in Action, Together For Justice," from October 28 to November 1, 2024.

But what is special about Yogyakarta? And what are its peculiarities? These are questions that must be answered due to the diversity of this region and the richness of its history and civilization.

Oh spring of love, a song that was born in the most difficult circumstances that Lebanon faced during the crisis between 1975-1990, and entered into the core of memory, and continued to call upon Jesus in every difficult period that passed through Lebanon.

In a greeting of love and appreciation, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, addressed, via video, the participants in the Fourth General Assembly of the “ACT Alliance” international organization, with a word entitled “ACT Alliance, a global symbol of Christian togetherness”.

Noting that the Assembly is being held under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice", between October 28 and November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region - Indonesia.

You may watch and listen to the speech in this video.

"ACT Alliance, a global symbol of Christian unity

Christians, throughout history, lived together, struggled together and experienced martyrdom together. This is to be one!”

Christians, throughout history, lived together, struggled together and experienced martyrdom together. This is to be one!”

During the 4th General Assembly of the “ACT Alliance” International Organization, which is being held under the title "Hope in Action, Together for Justice", between October 28 and November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region - Indonesia, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, addressed the participants in word, via video, entitled "ACT Alliance, a global symbol of Christian togetherness".

Professor Dr. Michel Abs started his word saying “A main characteristic of the Christian faith is community.

Community means living together, sharing feelings, thoughts, vision and resources. Community means to be one in Christ, one in faith and destiny. Christians, throughout history, lived together, struggled together and experienced martyrdom together. This is to be one!”