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“Participation in struggle for social justice and advocacy is prophetic diakonia,” says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 04 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: The second part of the Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference (ACELC) began with the thematic presentation by Dr Mathews George Chunakara, the CCA General Secretary, on the topic ‘Ecumenical Diakonia: Ecclesial Action for all God’s People and all Creation’. Organised by…
Renewal, transformation, and restoration of God’s creation intimately linked with community resilience, says Filipino indigenous Bishop, Bishop Pasikan
Posted On 04 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: In a Biblical-theological reflection on the third day of the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference (ACELC), Bishop Hilary Jr. Pasikan from the Episcopal Church in the Philippines drew connections between the renewal, transformation…
Asia’s ecclesial and ecumenical leaders explore possibilities of introducing consensus decision-making
Posted On 04 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: At the Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference (ACELC), organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), over one hundred Asian church and ecumenical leaders discussed the possibilities and challenges of introducing consensus decision-making as a procedural…
ACELC urges Asian churches to pursue models of integrity leadership
Posted On 03 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: A special panel session on ‘Integrity Leadership: Towards Mutual Accountability and Transparency’ saw presentations from two senior Asian church and ecumenical leaders, Rev. Dr Henriette Hutabarat Lebang from Indonesia and Bishop Steven Lawrence from Malaysia, who called upon…
Asian church and ecumenical leaders discuss principles, strategies, and tools for good governance
Posted On 03 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: “At its heart, governance requires two things—sustainability and effectiveness. Good governance enables us, as church leaders, to continue and serve God’s mission to the best of our ability. We may believe that governance is a ‘secular’ concept and that we have nothing to worry…
Asian church and ecumenical leaders discern relationships of stewardship, leadership, and creation care
Posted On 02 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: On the second day of the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) international conference, church and ecumenical leaders discerned the relationships between stewardship, leadership, and the care of creation. ‘Stewardship of God’s Creation’ was the theme of the Biblical and…
“Has the ecumenical movement become more divisive and less effective?” asks CCA General Secretary at ACELC
Posted On 02 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: Speaking to an audience consisting of international and national Indonesian church and ecumenical leaders on ‘The Changing Ecclesial and Ecumenical Landscape in Asia: Our Common Witness and Ecumenical Accompaniment’, the CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara raised…
Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference opens with grand opening session and celebrative worship
Posted On 02 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: The Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference (ACELC), organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) in association with the Protestant Church in the Western Part of Indonesia (GPIB) and the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI), was inaugurated in a grand opening…
Advocacy strategies developed for preventing rise of HIV among gender and sexual minorities in Timor Leste
Posted On 30 April 2023Dili, East Timor: A three-day capacity-building training organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) identified the urgent need and priority to combat the alarming increase in new HIV incidences amongst gender and sexual minorities in Timor Leste. Gender-based violence and increase in…
Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’ Conference set to begin in Jakarta, Indonesia
Posted On 28 April 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: Over one hundred Asian church and ecumenical leaders representing the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) member churches and national ecumenical councils will assemble in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta from 1–5 May 2023 to attend the Asian Church and Ecumenical Leaders’…
CCA extends greetings to NCC India at its 29th Quadrennial Assembly
Posted On 28 April 2023Hyderabad, India: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary has extended greetings and wishes to the delegates of the 29th Quadrennial General Assembly of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI). The General Assembly of NCCI was held from 21–24 April 2023 at the Henry…
CCA facilitates advocacy training for young Cambodian Christians on HIV and AIDS
Posted On 05 April 2023Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) organised a two-day national training programme on 30–31 March 2023 that equipped a group of Cambodian Christian youth leaders with essential knowledge and leadership skills to work towards combating the HIV epidemic in the country. Dr…
CCA facilitates capacity-building of youth in Bangladesh for HIV vulnerabilities
Posted On 21 March 2023Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh (NCCB) jointly organised a national capacity-building training programme for twenty young people from across Bangladesh. The training was held on 8–9 March 2023 at the HOPE Foundation Centre…
CCA Executive Committee attends seminar on ecological and sustainable development issues in South Asia
Posted On 19 March 2023Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) participated in a day-long seminar on ‘Ecological and Sustainable Development Issues in South Asia’ which was organised by the Climate Centre of the Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) on 6…
Church and ecumenical leaders in Bangladesh share concerns over emerging trends in church and society
Posted On 19 March 2023Dhaka, Bangladesh: A representative group of church leaders from 21 member churches and nine associated member organisations affiliated with the National Council of Churches in Bangladesh (NCCB) expressed their concern and anguish over the highly precarious situation faced by Christians in…
CCA executive committee meeting charts out 15th General Assembly and pre-assembly events
Posted On 19 March 2023Dhaka, Bangladesh: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) met from 3–6 March 2023. While some members joined the meeting online, others met in person at the HOPE Foundation Centre in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The hybrid meeting charted out specific programmes of the 15th …
CCA invites applications from youth interested in serving as stewards at the 15th General Assembly in India
Posted On 15 March 2023The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications from young Asians belonging to the CCA member churches and ecumenical councils in Asia to serve as stewards for its 15th General Assembly in Kottayam, India, from 27 September to 4 October 2023. The stewards will also attend the pre-…
CCA Statement on International Women’s Day (IWD)–2023
Posted On 07 March 2023Chiang 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)–2023. “The theme of IWD–2023 is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’, is an opportunity…
CCA expresses grief on loss of thousands of lives in Turkey-Syria earthquake
Posted On 22 February 2023The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expresses grief and mourns the loss of thousands of lives in the earthquake that ravaged Turkey and Syria on Monday, 6 February 2023. Latest reports indicate that at least 15,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands have been injured in the…
CCA opens applications for year-long youth internship programme
Posted On 27 January 2023Chiang Mai: Applications are now invited for the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)’s year-long youth internship programme at the CCA Headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for young Asians between the ages of 23–29. Through offering this youth internship opportunity, the CCA will train young Asian…
Recent News
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Asian Church Leaders’ Conference affirms to strengthen diakonal collaboration through Ecumenical Diakonia Network in Asia (EDNA)
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CCA offers prayers and condolences amid widespread loss of life following disasters across Asia
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Member Churches and Councils of CCA showcase diakonal action across Asia
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CCA calls for urgent action to combat technology-facilitated violence against women
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Asian churches challenged to reclaim diakonia as a theological and missiological mandate at CCA conference on Ecumenical Diakonia
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CCA General Secretary calls for authentic, transformative diakonia at Asian Church Leaders’ Conference on Ecumenical Diakonia
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Executive Committee decides to organise major events in conjunction with the commemoration of CCA’s Platinum Jubilee in 2027
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Rev. Jung Eun Moon elected as the next CCA General Secretary
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CCA Executive Committee discusses emerging trend of “ecumenical archipelago” culture in Asia highlighted in General Secretary’s Report
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“From Amen to Collective Action”: AEWC 2025 Calls for Transformative Changes in Underlying Structures and Values
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AEWC analyses complex forms of Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and forced displacement amid escalating conflicts in Asia
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Asian human rights activists highlight deepening inequalities and violence against women across the region
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Ensuring gender equality is a shared moral and social responsibility, says CCA General Secretary at the opening of the Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference
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Renowned Filipino ecumenical leader and theological educator Rev. Dr Sharon Rose Joy Ruiz-Duremdes passes away
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WCC General Secretary welcomed at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai
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CCA General Secretary urges greater Asian participation and solidarity in Korean Peninsula peace advocacy at WCRC General Council
