The Final Day of ACT General Assembly Activities in Indonesia

Many phrases describe the gathering of brothers and sisters at the Fourth General Assembly of the "ACT Alliance": mutual love, continuous cooperation, and a promising future...

With this unifying Ecumenical spirit, ACT continued the work of its Fourth General Assembly on its final day, Friday, November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia, in the presence of ACT Alliance General Secretary Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria and World Council of Churches General Secretary Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay.

This event, hosted by the Indonesian YAKKUM Center, was characterized by an Ecumenical atmosphere full of positivity, where participants from all over the world gathered in an oasis of faith and hope. They all emphasized the need to continue communication among themselves—the ACT family, its staff, and representatives of its members from regional and international bodies, including the Middle East Council of Churches.

World Council of Churches General Secretary Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay: "Your Responsibility Is Great in Serving Jesus Christ and Your Organizations Through Your Energies and Abilities"

In the presence of ACT Alliance General Secretary Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria and the World Council of Churches General Secretary Reverend Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, the General Assembly of ACT, held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, elected a new Governing Board on Friday, November 1, 2024.

What Are the Details?

As a gesture of appreciation from the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Professor Dr. Michel Abs, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay, was gifted the medal commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Middle East Council of Churches, as a token of love, respect, and thanks for the continuous support.

This presentation took place on Thursday, October 31, 2024, during the activities of the Fourth General Assembly of the global "ACT Alliance," held under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," between October 28 and November 1, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region, Indonesia.

This event is attended by the ACT Alliance family, its staff, and representatives of its members from regional and international organizations and bodies, including the Middle East Council of Churches, 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.

ACT Alliance General Assembly and World Council of Churches Confront Gender-Based Violence

Thursdays in Black

The Middle East Council of Churches - Indonesia

How tragic it is to live in a world filled with injustice and discrimination! How unfortunate it is for a person to lose their dignity! Yes, it's a bitter reality that societies face today due to the phenomenon of violence, which manifests in dangerous ways that devastate human lives and hinder their activities.

Gender-based violence is considered one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world, especially since it knows no social, economic, or national boundaries. Its repercussions are countless... It undermines the health of survivors, as well as their dignity, security, and independence, and is often surrounded by a culture of silence and stigma.

Moreover, societies face the phenomenon of gender-based discrimination, which lies in any distinction, exclusion, or restriction made on the basis of gender, and its effects are based on weakening or nullifying the recognition of women's human rights and fundamental freedoms in various fields.

Highlighting the Region's Characteristics and Challenges Through Interaction, Dialogue, and Art

The Middle East Council of Churches - Indonesia

From the cradle of Christianity, the region where Christ was born, grew up, and rose from the dead, they headed to the Yogyakarta region in Indonesia with much hope in their hearts.

They are the representatives of the Middle East and North Africa MENA region in the global "ACT Alliance," who brought the customs and traditions of their countries to the Fourth General Assembly of ACT, held under the theme "Hope in Action, Together for Justice," between October 28 and November 1 in Yogyakarta.

With a presence filled with faith, hope, and determination to hold onto their land, they actively participated in the General Assembly's work, where they discussed urgent humanitarian and social issues, presented their most significant challenges, and explored solutions with partners and friends representing humanitarian organizations from various continents of the world.

Anticipation for Its Final Statements!

Participants Emphasize the Language of Love and the Importance of Solidarity Among Them

"As we represent the Church and are deeply rooted in our Christian values and universal human rights principles, we are called—now more than ever—to be beacons of hope and advocates of peace, justice, solidarity, equality, and inclusion."

With these words emanating from the depths of Christian faith and Jesus Christ's call to serve with love, the Fourth General Assembly of the global organization "ACT Alliance" prepares on its fourth day to issue final statements on urgent social and humanitarian issues after completing the review of their clauses and scrutinizing their content.

Guest of the Episode: Dr. Marie Mikhael

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 six, which you can watch in the video, was Dr. Marie Mikhael.

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. Marie Mikhael

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 Fifth, which you can watch in the video, was Dr. Marie Mikhael.

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