Hosted the Humanitarian Dinner in Support of "La Takhaf" (“Don't Be Afraid”) Program on Télé Lumière - Noursat, Prepared by Father Charbel El Khoury, at the Casino du Liban, in the Presence of Many Personalities

As Part of the “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”

The Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) organized a new environmental day in the Bekaa, specifically in the Ablah village, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as part of its “Season of Creation” program implemented by the department with the support of “Danmission” Organization.

The youth of the village and its residents from the three Parishes in the town participated in this activity. Local bodies and institutions also played a prominent role in preparing and inviting for this popular gathering. Among them were the Municipality, Parishes, civil defense, scouts, schools, and the “Think Environmentally” section at the Daher Foundation. The event coincided with an exceptional drought period that Lebanon suffered from, so it was an occasion to raise Prayers to God for the blessing of the year and rainfall. On the other hand, this day coincided with the eve of the Feast of Lights (February 2), which crowns the special environmental period, i.e. the forty days between Christmas and the Feast of the Entry of Jesus Christ into the Temple. There is an ancient tradition, whereby people on this occasion hold a popular procession in the streets, including singing and dancing, in addition to Worship ceremonies in the Churches.

The Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Honors Colleagues Pierre Tanios and Ghada Traboulsieh in Appreciation of their Contributions in MECC

"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things" (Matthew 25:23)

How great is giving when it is translated into words and deeds through service, faithfulness and love. With these words we can describe the service of our colleagues in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Mr. Pierre Tanios, the Treasurer, who has been loyal for MECC for nearly 50 years, and Mrs. Ghada Traboulsi, the Administrative Assistant and Insurance Delegate, who has been the caring mother for nearly 25 years.

Colleagues Pierre and Ghada were honored by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in a general meeting for the team of the MECC General Secretariat held today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

A Special Issue of Momentum Newsletter About the visit of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, and an MECC Delegation, to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Their Participation in the Celebrations of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

Highlights the MECC Environmental Activities on Charity Radio TV

The Youth Are Full of Faith

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be made white as snow” (Isaiah 1: 18)

The Theological and Ecumenical Department Contributes in Empowering and Supporting Youth for a More Prosperous Future!

Believing in the importance of the role of youth in building healthy societies, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Theological and Ecumenical Department, continues the “Youth Leadership Building” program in Lebanon. It implemented a new training within this program as part of an ongoing process to support, empower youth and develop their capabilities. The training was held this February, in the Hassesian Hall of the Armenian Evangelical Nor Marash Church - Beirut. Noting that the program was organized in partnership with Kerk in Actie (KIA) organization, Bible Society, Youth for Christ (YFC), and Ithraa Center in Lebanon.

A documentary report about the program “La Takhaf” ("Don't Be Afraid") on Télé Lumière - Noursat, in which the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs appeared with many speakers from all sectors and religions to talk about various Ecclesiastical, social and other humanitarian issues.

Professor Michel Abs and the speakers also listened to the issues and concerns of the people and their difficult humanitarian conditions.

It is happening now that in the Land of Kinana, a group of believers is praying for their unity, for the unity of their nation, the well-being of their homeland, and the future of their children.

In beloved Egypt, Christians are gathering, together with their fellow citizens, to uphold their faith-based unity as part of the country’s broader unity.

In the Land of Kinana, the same homeland that welcomed the Holy Family, faithful people observe their religious beliefs and social values with honesty, devotion, and love.

I spent eight days in Egypt with kind-hearted people whose profound faith in God and in one another was evident, this as part of the General Secretariat of the Middle East Council of Churches’ participation in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

They do not merely pray for unity; they pray from within unity, for I found in Egypt a people united both in spiritual and patriotic spirit.

Their religious leadership is committed to their faith in God and to the homeland, and their positions ensure national belonging just as they uphold belief in the Lord, which is reflected in virtuous social conduct.

Likewise, their national leadership respects the convictions of all components of society, safeguarding them with full freedom and profound regard.

The process currently underway concerning a personal status law reveals religious and national leaders who are entirely mindful of people’s interests and of the future of the nation’s next generations. They operate in complete partnership, fully aware of priorities.

Foresight is one of the defining traits of these leaders, who merit our utmost respect and affection…

His Grace Bishop Daniel Stressed the Virtue of Love

Cairo, February 20, 2025

Under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), a Prayer Service for Christian unity for the year 2025 was held at the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Evangelist St. Mark the Apostle - Maadi - Cairo, presided over by His Grace Bishop Daniel, Bishop of Maadi and Its Dependencies and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, at the invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in cooperation with the Egyptian Council of Churches, with the participation of Representatives of the Heads of the Churches in Egypt, the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, and the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, Canon Dr. Bahig Ramzy, Head of the Executive Committee of the Egyptian Council of Churches, representing the Secretary General of the Egyptian Council of Churches Reverend Yachouh Yaacoub, Father Michel Milad, Member of the Priests and Parishes Committee, Father Youhanna Saad, Member of the Priests and Parishes Committee at the Council, Reverend Najib Fadl, Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Maadi, Deacon Essam Ayad, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, Mr. Medhat Fayez, Head of the Ecumenical Committee, Nora Edward, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee and the Media and Publicity Officer for the Week of Prayer, Kyrollos Wehbeh, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, Nancy Anis, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, and believers, amidst the chanting of the Deacons’ choir.

At the Head of An MECC Delegation, in the Arab Republic of Egypt

Receives the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, and An MECC Delegation

Cairo, February 20, 2025

After an official Church visit that lasted eight consecutive days, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs left Cairo heading to Lebanon.

The MECC Secretary General Professor Abs and the MECC delegation were accompanied to the airport by the Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry.

The visit of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs left positive repercussions on the Church and national levels.