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International consultation urges churches to lead advocacy against human trafficking, forced migration, and cybercrimes in Asia
Posted On 18 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: On the final day of the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) International Consultation on “Combatting Forced Migration, Human Trafficking, and Cybercrimes in Asia,” church leaders, social justice activists, and advocates from across Asia shared powerful testimonies of grassroots…
Experts highlight critical role of Faith-Based Organisations in combatting human trafficking and cybercrime at CCA’s international consultation
Posted On 15 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: Experts working with United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organisations highlighted evolving trends in human trafficking, forced migration in Asia, and legal protection mechanisms to combat cybercrimes on the second day of the International Consultation…
“Combatting human trafficking and cybercrimes in Asia should be an urgent priority”, speakers of CCA’s international consultation affirm
Posted On 14 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: “Human trafficking and cybercrime have become the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in Asia, and Churches and the ecumenical community in Asia have the responsibility to join together with civil society, multilateral organisations, and governments to make every possible effort…
CCA releases a volume on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
Posted On 08 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia has released its latest publication, Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity. The 482-page book is a compilation of academic papers presented during the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…
Churches in Timor-Leste commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Nicene Creed in an ecumenical celebration
Posted On 07 August 2025Dili, Timor-Leste: The Centro Formação Teologia (CFT-IPTL) of the Protestant Church in East Timor (Igreja Protestante iha Timor Lorosa’e – IPTL), in partnership with the Superior Institute of Philosophy and Theology (ISFIT) of the Catholic Church in Timor-Leste, organised a landmark ecumenical…
Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
Posted On 05 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025, the annual ecumenical training programme of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), commenced at the CCA headquarters on the Payap University campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The AEI-2025 cohort comprises 25 young ecumenists from…
Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual month-long ecumenical training programme for prospective church and ecumenical leaders organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), is set to commence from 4 August 2025. AEI–2025 will be held at the CCA headquarters…
CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has called on Asian churches and faith communities to stand united against the organised crime of human trafficking. The 2025 campaign theme, “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the…
Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
Posted On 07 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Metropolitan Mar Aprem, former Head of the Chaldean Syrian Church (Church of the East) in India. He was 85 years old. Widely recognised as a distinguished scholar, historian, and prolific author, Dr Mar Aprem served…
CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
Posted On 23 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has condemned the recent escalation of war in Iran, particularly in response to the recent US-led precision airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. These strikes, carried out in the wake of Israel’s earlier military attacks on…
CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
Posted On 20 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep solidarity with refugees, forcibly displaced persons, and stateless communities in a statement released on 20 June 2025, to mark World Refugee Day. The CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, highlighted the…
CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
Posted On 17 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is inviting applications for the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) programme, scheduled to take place from 7 to 13 September 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Under the theme “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation (…
The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
Posted On 06 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, the first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of the CCA and a distinguished Asian theological educator. She passed away on 5 June 2025. An ordained minister of the United Methodist…
CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
Posted On 04 June 2025Kolkata, India: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), in collaboration with the Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College (BTESSC), organised its third national workshop in India from 31 May to 3 June 2025 in Kolkata, India. The workshop, focused on the theme “Good…
Asia Sunday 2025 observed by Korean churches at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul
Posted On 03 June 2025Seoul, South Korea: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, on 1 June, through a moving ecumenical worship service enriched by traditional Korean music. Organised by the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), the service reflected the unity…
Asia Sunday 2025 with focus on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ observed at historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in India
Posted On 02 June 2025Kolkata, India: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at the historic St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata, India, on Sunday, 1 June 2025, during a Holy Eucharist service led by Bishop Paritosh Canning of the Church of North India (CNI). Asia Sunday is observed every year by member churches and councils of the…
Cambodian churches commit to end gender-based violence
Posted On 30 May 2025Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodian church leaders affirmed their commitment to equipping local congregations to step up efforts to end gender-based violence. Over forty participants attended the Ecumenical Women’s Action Against Violence (EWAAV) National Consultation, held from 27 to 29 May 2025, and…
CCA extends greetings as the Communion of Churches in Indonesia celebrates 75th Anniversary
Posted On 30 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) extended congratulations and greetings to the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) as it celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 75 years of faithful witness and service. In a video message addressed to church and ecumenical leaders…
“To lead, you may need to suffer,” says Metropolitan Yakob Mar Elias to young seminarians at CCA workshop
Posted On 29 May 2025Chennai, India: Emphasising the ethos and values of servanthood leadership in pastoral ministry, His Grace Yakob Mar Elias, Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, addressed young seminarians in South India with the reminder: “To lead, you may need to suffer.” Delving deep into the…
CCA mourns the passing of former Moderator of Church of Bangladesh, Most Revd Michael S. Baroi
Posted On 19 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed condolences on the passing of Most Revd Michael S. Baroi, former Moderator of the Church of Bangladesh (CoB) and the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kushtia. He passed away on 17 May 2025 at the age of 80. Born on 26 October 1944…
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International consultation urges churches to lead advocacy against human trafficking, forced migration, and cybercrimes in Asia
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Experts highlight critical role of Faith-Based Organisations in combatting human trafficking and cybercrime at CCA’s international consultation
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“Combatting human trafficking and cybercrimes in Asia should be an urgent priority”, speakers of CCA’s international consultation affirm
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CCA releases a volume on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
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Churches in Timor-Leste commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Nicene Creed in an ecumenical celebration
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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
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Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
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CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
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Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
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CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
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CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
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The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
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CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
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Asia Sunday 2025 observed by Korean churches at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul
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Asia Sunday 2025 with focus on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ observed at historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in India
