An Online Intellectual-Dialogue Seminar with the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs

At the invitation of the Global Center for Sufism and Spiritual Studies, in cooperation with the Central Kasnazani Cultural Council, and organized by the Knowledge and Empowerment Club, an online intellectual-dialogue seminar was held with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, entitled "The Middle East Council of Churches: Identity and Regional Role." The seminar took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The seminar which was moderated by Dr. Hassan El Khatib, and attended by an MECC delegation that included the Coordinator of Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Human Dignity Programs Professor Laure Abi Khalil, and the Coordinator of Church Relations and Media Journalist Lea Adel Maamary. Attendees were also experts, researchers, and interested people in the topic.

During the seminar, Secretary General Professor Michel Abs presented a detailed explanation about the history and mission of the Middle East Council of Churches, particularly how it works to achieve its desired Ecumenical and humanitarian goals. He spoke about the Council's role in building bridges between the various components of society, promoting dialogue among Churches locally, regionally, and internationally, and consolidating the spirit of communion and Ecumenical awareness.

As part of its drive to support children’s health, the Diakonia and Social Service Department, Lebanon’s Office, at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) launched free weekly vaccination sessions for all families with children under 18, at Our Lady Dispensary, affiliated with the Middle East Council of Churches, in the Sabtiyeh area - Mount Lebanon.

While adhering to the requirements of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, the activity was held in coordination with members from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) organization which is an MECC Partner. In this way, vaccines were supplied free of charge while helping families access safe and essential immunization.

Palestine Observatory - Report: Friday 6 February

مرصد فلسطين - تقرير الجمعة 6 شباط/ فبراير 202

In light of the worsening humanitarian and social conditions in the region due to the escalation of security operations, the Middle East Council of Churches presents a weekly report entitled "Palestine Monitor," which includes the latest developments in Palestine, especially amid the deteriorating living, social, and security conditions in the country. Some texts will be in Arabic, and some others in English, depending on the source.

في ظلّ تفاقم الظروف الإنسانيّة والاجتماعيّة في المنطقة جرّاء تصاعد العمليّات الأمنيّة فيها، يقدّم مجلس كنائس الشرق الأوسط تقريرًا أسبوعيًّا بعنوان "مرصد فلسطين" حيث يتضمّن آخر المستجدّات الّتي تشهدها فلسطين خصوصًا وسط تدهور الظروف المعيشيّة والاجتماعيّة والأمنيّة في البلاد. ستكون بعض النصوص باللغة العربية، وبعضها الآخر باللّغة الإنكليزيّة، وذلك حسب المصدر.