Momentum, the Weekly Newsletter from the Middle East Council of Churches
In the new issue of the weekly newsletter Momentum issued by the Middle East Council of Churches, Communication and Public Relations Department, you can find the “Season of Creation” 2023 international Guide which was translated by MECC into Arabic. As for the weekly message of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, it is entitled “Season of Creation and the Human Recklessness”, on the occasion of the “Season of Creation” 2023 launching on the 1st of September. In his message, Dr. Abs talked about the environmental concern which is at the heart of the work of the Council and the Church. He also highlighted the MECC environmental activities, stressing on the environmental awareness, and denouncing the environmental carelessness.
In the issue, the Middle East Council of Churches has the honor to invite you to participate in its new monthly webinar, entitled “Human Dignity for Newborns of Unknown Parents”, on Thursday 31 August 2023, at 7:00 pm. You can participate in the webinar via the following Zoom link https://shorturl.at/djosI, and live on the MECC Facebook Page. The webinar, which includes three interventions, will start with an opening speech by its moderator Dr. Chawki Attieh, which will be followed with a speech by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs.
The issue also includes a congratulatory message from MECC to Father Andraos Al Anthouny, Head of the Coptic Orthodox Community in Lebanon, on the occasion of his ordination as Hegomen.
With the launching of the “Season of Creation” 2023, the issue presents a historical brief about this season, in addition to its Prayer, and details about this year’s theme “Let Justice and Peace Flow” and its symbol is “A Mighty River”.
As well as, the Middle East Council of Churches, Communication and Public Relations Department, issues the Ecumenical Calendar for September 2023.
Furthermore, the issue includes many reports issued by MECC after the earthquake that hit the North of the Antiochian Levant, under the name of "Rescue Syria Update" which will keep you informed about the developments of MECC action as well as the overall situation in a context analysis perspective. The MECC will be also publishing other periodical and updated reports. This is in addition to photo albums showing the difficult humanitarian situations in Syria.
Additionally, the issue presents Ecumenical reports, the weekly Prayer, videos, and news of the Middle Eastern Churches, as well as a socio-economic overview of the Middle East during July 2023 and the latest updates of the Coronavirus in the region.