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CCA grieves the passing away of noted theological educator and activist Rev. Prof. Stephen Suleeman
Posted On 10 November 2021In a tribute issued from Chiang Mai, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) paid its respects and expressed sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of noted…CCA extends congratulations to newly enthroned head of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
Posted On 27 October 2021His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III was enthroned as the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in India,…Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021 commences
Posted On 18 October 2021Students of AEI–2021 The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) annual month-long ecumenical formation and leadership development training course,…UN Special Rapporteur encourages Asian churches to increase engagement with UN
Posted On 13 October 2021Participants of Asia Regional Consultation on 'Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities, and Constitutional…On World Mental Health Day–2021, CCA General Secretary calls upon Asian churches to ensure provision of mental healthcare for all
Posted On 09 October 2021In a statement released by the CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara on the occasion of World Mental Health Day–2021 called…Experts call for a shared vision to strengthen dialogue and wider collaboration for protecting the rights of minorities and freedom of religion
Posted On 09 October 2021During a panel discussion at the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) Regional Consultation on ‘Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities…Constitutional guarantees for freedom of religion falling short in ‘interpretation and implementation’ in Asia, opine Constitutional experts at CCA Consultation
Posted On 08 October 2021“Although a majority of Asian countries have strong constitutional provisions and guarantees to secure their citizens’ freedom of religion and belief…Interfaith leaders share new paradigms for combating religious extremism in Asia
Posted On 06 October 2021‘Combating Resurgence of Religious Extremism in Asia: Role of Religions’ was the focus of the thematic discussions on the second day of the…Respect for the right to freedom of religion is a common good and political virtue, a prerequisite for a just and humane society, tells CCA General Secretary
Posted On 05 October 2021“The respect for the right to freedom of religion is a common good and political virtue, and it is a fundamental prerequisite for a just,…CCA Consultation resolves to ‘put faith in action’, moving forward to end AIDS by 2030
Posted On 24 September 2021Participants of Asia Regional Consultation: Strengthening Interfaith Actions in HIV Response A two-day Asia Regional…CCA’s annual Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021 to focus on the theme ‘God’s Assurance of Healing and Restoration’
Posted On 16 September 2021AEI Faculty–2021 The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual ecumenical formation and ecumenical leadership development training programme of the…Indonesia National Capacity-Building Training to strengthen HIV and AIDS Advocacy calls for communities to support PLHIV amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted On 07 September 2021The Christian Conference of Asia together with the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja di Indonesia) organised a…CCA to hold Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities, and Constitutional Guarantees in Asia’
Posted On 02 September 2021The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise an online Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities, and Constitutional…Applications invited for the CCA’s Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021
Posted On 20 August 2021The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual ecumenical formation training programme, which…CCA opens applications for virtual Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Strengthening Interfaith Actions in HIV Response’
Posted On 17 August 2021The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications to a two-day online regional consultation on strengthening interfaith actions…Myanmar’s ravaging hit of COVID-19 along with human rights violations is a matter of serious concern, declares CCA Executive Committee
Posted On 16 August 2021People form a line in front of an oxygen factory in Yangon during the third wave of COVID-19 “As the people of Myanmar face a critical situation and when they…Find hope and trust in God’s abundant mercies amidst the crisis, says CCA General Secretary at Executive Committee Meeting
Posted On 13 August 2021“We have to accept the fact that we live in a fallen and broken world. The present pandemic is a crisis delivered by nature; we must also accept the simple…CCA Executive Committee provides direction for 15th General Assembly planning
Posted On 11 August 2021CCA Executive Committee–2021 CHIANG MAI: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) held virtually on 9–10…CCA’s Symposium on Family Life and Family Values urges churches to increase pastoral attention to all family members
Posted On 06 August 2021Participants of Asia Regional Symposium (3-5 August 2021) “The pastoral dimension of reconciliation can be helped by strong kinship…Physical health is foundational to meeting emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs, affirm experts of modern and traditional medicines at CCA’s Symposium
Posted On 05 August 2021Health and wellness offer a clear path towards healthy aging, and physical health is foundational to meeting emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual…