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!”

A monologue to the Almighty through chanting and melody, hoping that it will reach the depths of remorses and hearts, and illuminate the dark souls that have wreaked misery and displacement in the homeland and among its people. 

Within the framework of the ACT Alliance Youth Pre Assembly held from October 26 to 27, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia, an environmental campaign for climate justice was organized to emphasize the need to stand together in order to preserve the Earth and protect our common home.

The campaign was prepared by participants in this pre assembly—representatives of organizations from different countries around the world—including the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). According to its Secretary-General, Professor Dr. Michel Abs, the Council relies on science and technology to defend the environment, to fight those who harm it, and believes that the Creator has handed it to us clean and intact. It is our primary duty to preserve it and hand it over to future generations in the same condition.

Youth Hopes for a Better Future

ACT Alliance International organization held the activities of the second day of its Youth Pre Assembly on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia. This event precedes the ACT Alliance General Assembly, which will be held under the theme "Hope in Action: Together for Justice" from October 28 to November 1, 2024, in the same region.

The Pre Assembly was attended by young men and women from different countries around the world and from international and regional organizations, including the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), represented by the Communication and Media Officer in the Communication and Public Relations Department, Elia Nasrallah.

The second day began with a Morning Prayer and Biblical Meditation by Reverend Sally Azar from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Then, a dialogue session was held with the ACT Alliance Moderator, Mr. Erick Lysen, who spoke about the importance of enhancing the role of youth and activating their presence, highlighting ACT's experience in this topic.

In the presence of ACT Alliance General Secretary, Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, the organization opened its Youth Pre Assembly on Friday, October 26, in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia, where it will continue until Saturday, October 27, 2024.

The event comes days before the ACT Alliance General Assembly, which will be held under the theme "Hope in Action: Together for Justice" from October 28 to November 1, 2024, in the same region.

A large group of young people from all over the world and from international and regional organizations are participating in the Youth Pre Assembly, including the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). The Council is represented by the Communication and Media Officer at the Communication and Public Relations Department, Elia Nasrallah, who prayed in the first session for the intention of the wounded Middle East to establish peace and achieve truth and justice.

ACT Alliance launched its Youth Pre Assembly today, Friday, October 26, in the Yogyakarta region of Indonesia, where it will continue until Saturday, October 27, 2024.

The event is attended by young people from different countries around the world and international and regional organizations, including the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC). The Council's Secretary-General, Professor Dr. Michel, has always emphasized the role of young people, stressing the importance of accompanying them, helping them, and enhancing their knowledge. This aligns with the Council's efforts through its various programs to support young people, develop their skills, and enhance their capabilities.

Guest of the Episode: The MECC Associate Secretary General Fr. Dr. Nicolas Bustros

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 sixteen, which you can watch in the video, was the Secretary General of the MECC Associate Secretary General Fr. Dr. Nicolas Bustros.

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