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CCA invites applications for staff position vacancies
Posted On 12 March 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications from suitable candidates for the following vacant positions at the headquarters of the CCA: Communications Coordinator Advocacy Coordinator for ATCHAA (Action Together to Combat HIV and AIDS in Asia) Programme…
CCA Statement on International Women's Day–2024
Posted On 07 March 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, released a statement on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD)–2024. Acknowledging that commendable strides had been made by the CCA's member constituencies towards gender…
Capacity-building training on HIV in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Posted On 05 March 2024Vientiane, Lao PDR: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) conducted a national capacity-building training on HIV in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic from 27–29 February 2024. The CCA programme was jointly organised with the CCA’s only member church in the country, the Lao Evangelical…
Training in Theological Affirmation on Good Governance and Transperency
Posted On 23 February 2024Dili, Timor Leste: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), along with its member church in Timor Leste, the Igreja Protestante iha Timor Lorosa’e (IPTL), jointly organised a national-level training programme on ‘Christian Theology on Good Governance and Transparency’. The training programme, which…
South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ begins in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posted On 24 January 2024Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ was opened this afternoon in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The sub-regional training, being held from 24–26 January 2024, brought together over…
CCA Executive Committee expresses concern over escalating conflicts and violence across Asia
Posted On 19 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia expressed deep concern over the escalating conflicts and violence across Asia, emphasising the urgent need for peace and security. The Statement highlighted the detrimental impacts of religious and ethnic conflicts,…
CCA Executive Committee appoints new advisory committees for next quinquennium
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), which met for the first time after the General Assembly in Kottayam, made key decisions in appointing various advisory Committees and sub-Committees. Advisory bodies such as the Programme Committee, Finance…
Executive Committee adopts CCA’s strategic programme directions
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) assessed its current programme structure and resolved to maintain the existing programme directions, along with incorporating additional thematic focuses in response to emerging Asian contexts until the 16th CCA…
General Secretary’s Report to Executive Committee highlights pressing challenges and future of Asian ecumenical movement
Posted On 17 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: In a comprehensive Report to the Executive Committee, the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia Dr Mathews George Chunakara presented pressing economic, social, and geopolitical challenges in Asia, and also posed questions about the future of the ecumenical…
First meeting of newly elected CCA Executive Committee commences in Chiang Mai
Posted On 17 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is now underway at the CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The 15th General Assembly of the CCA, held from 27 September to 4 October 2023 in Kottayam, India, elected…
Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS–X) in 2024 will focus on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity – Asian Ecumenical Responses’
Posted On 20 December 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Advisory Group of the Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS) met online and decided to hold the CATS–X in 2024 on the theme ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity – Asian Ecumenical Responses’. The CATS–X, scheduled from 24 to 29 October 2024, in Kuala Lumpur…
CCA extends congratulatory greetings on the occasion of the episcopal consecration in Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
Posted On 02 December 2023Thiruvalla, India: The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church has consecrated three priests who were selected for the bishopric and raised to the episcopal rank at a solemn ceremony on 2 December 2023, at the headquarters of the church in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India. His Beatitude Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma…
Blending local and global ecumenism in Asia
Posted On 02 November 2023Feature article by Claus Grue, WCC Communications. After being postponed twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) finally got underway in late September and early October 2023 in Kottayam, India. Under the theme "God, renew us in…
General Assembly concludes with Worship and Holy Eucharistic Service in a vibrant ecumenical atmosphere of quest for unity and common witness
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) ended on 3 October 2023 with a closing worship service and Holy Eucharist celebration held at the Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church. More than 500 participants of the Assembly and the members of the Assembly Host…
General Assembly elects new Executive Committee and Officers for next quinquennium
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: Three new Officers and a 17-member Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia for the next quinquennium were elected unanimously on the fifth day of the 15th General Assembly. Bishop Reuel Norman Marigza (Moderator), Dr (Ms) Anna Alisha Mathew Simon (Vice Moderator),…
CCA Assembly adopts statements on ecumenical responses to emerging concerns and issues
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia discussed a wide range of emerging concerns and issues and adopted statements such as ‘Against Increasing Militarisation in Asia’, ‘Australia’s First Peoples Voice’, ‘Exploitative Extraction of Natural Resources leading…
Fraternal representatives of CCA partners from across the world extend greetings at the 15th General Assembly
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: Fraternal representatives from the Church and ecumenical partners from across the world attended the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), and extended greetings at different plenary sessions of the Assembly. Those who attended the Assembly and Pre-…
15th CCA General Assembly Newsletter 03 Oct 2023
Posted On 03 October 2023Click to download - 15th CCA General Assembly Newsletter 03 Oct 2023
Plight of forgotten victims of Endosulfan pesticides formed focus of D.T. Niles Memorial Lecture at CCA General Assembly
Posted On 02 October 2023Kottayam, India: The D.T. Niles Memorial Lecture at the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) was given in the form of a dramatised visual presentation, by renowned social and human rights activist, Dayabai, an Indian Roman Catholic nun turned social activist. The D.T.…
Prominent Dalit theologian Raj Bharat Patta says, Life in its fullness is not a possession or a mere monopoly of a few, but it should be enjoyed by all
Posted On 02 October 2023Kottayam, Kerala: While presenting the theme ‘Renewal and Restoration of Creation: Attaining Life in its Fullness’ at the fourth thematic plenary session in the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia, a prominent Asian Dalit theologian from the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church…
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Representatives of international ecumenical and mission organisations examine changing ecclesial landscape and the future of the ecumenical movement
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Expansion of Asian Diaspora reshaping mission, identity and Christian unity, say Asian church leaders at international consultation
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“Synodality and ecumenism are inseparable dimensions of the shared Christian journey”, says Archbishop Felix Machado of the Roman Catholic Church
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Church leaders reflect on challenges to ecclesial unity and mission in a changing Asia
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CCA Moderator calls for renewed ecumenical vision amid changing Christian landscape in Asia
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Asian churches called to nurture people-centred grassroots ecumenism and move beyond denominational interests
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CCA Programme Committee reviews the implementation of strategic programme plans
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Church and ecumenical leaders’ international summit to deliberate on emerging ecclesial and ecumenical landscapes in Asia
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Former CCA President Manju Baroi passes away
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CCA observes Asia Sunday-2026 with a focus on hope for the redemption of groaning creation
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CCA to observe Asia Sunday on 17 May 2026
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Sixth leadership training workshop for theological educators of Bible schools based in Mae Sot refugee camps
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Asian youth commit to “break every yoke” and rise as agents of transformation at the close of Fifth AEYA
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Breaking every yoke requires theological renewal, structural transformation, grassroots praxis, and holistic liberation, stresses Filipino theologian Rev. Eric P. Baldonado
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Digital ministry must go beyond content creation to shape identity, values and faith formation, say young Asian communicators at AEYA-2026
