Prof. George Koshy, a well-known lay church and ecumenical leader in India and former General Secretary of the Church of South India (CSI), passed away on 15 January…News Releases
Prof. George Koshy, senior lay church and ecumenical leader in India, passes away
Posted On 18 January 2022
Prof. George Koshy, a well-known lay church and ecumenical leader in India and former General Secretary of the Church of South India (CSI), passed away on 15 January…Homage to the charismatic Church and Ecumenical leader in Lao PDR – The Rev. Dr Khamphone Kounthapanya
Posted On 18 January 2022— Mathews George Chunakara*
The Rev. Dr Khamphone Kounthapanya, Executive President of the Lao Evangelical Church (LEC) in…CCA General Secretary says migrants must be recognised as “moving body of Christ” on International Migrants Day–2021
Posted On 17 December 2021
CHIANG MAI: On the occasion of International Migrants Day, which falls on 18 December, the General Secretary of the…CCA General Secretary calls upon member churches and councils to be ‘moral compass of the world’ on Human Rights Day–2021
Posted On 10 December 2021
CHIANG MAI: In a statement issued on the occasion of Human Rights Day, the Christian Conference of Asia's (CCA) General Secretary Dr…South Asian Churches resolve to revive, strengthen HIV and AIDS ministries in region
Posted On 06 December 2021
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) together with the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) organised a four-day Sub-Regional…CCA encourages leadership, participation of persons with disabilities in Asian churches on IDPD–2021
Posted On 02 December 2021
CHIANG MAI: In a statement released on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)–2021, the General Secretary of the Christian…CCA encourages “bold action” against inequalities to end AIDS on World AIDS Day–2021
Posted On 30 November 2021
Chiang Mai: In a statement released on the occasion of World AIDS Day, which falls on 1 December each year, the CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George…CCA General Secretary encourages member churches and councils to become ‘first responders’ in efforts to combat gender-based violence on International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
Posted On 25 November 2021
CHIANG MAI: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, released a…Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021 students renew commitments to strengthen wider ecumenism and walk together on the uneasy path towards the unity of all God’s creation
Posted On 24 November 2021
Students of AEI–2021 during the Valedictory session
CHIANG MAI: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) annual month-long ecumenical formation and leadership…On World Children’s Day, CCA calls for churches’ increased attention to the physiological and psychological needs of children during transition to normalcy
Posted On 19 November 2021
CHIANG MAI: On the occasion of World Children’s Day–2021, which falls on 20 November each year, the CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews…CCA extends greetings on the occasion of the commemoration of the centenary of the International Missionary Council
Posted On 17 November 2021
A commemorative event in conjunction with the centenary of the International Missionary Council (IMC), which was founded in 1921, is being organised by the Commission…Asian church leaders need to commit to and promote principles of good governance and accountability for better stewardship
Posted On 12 November 2021
Participants of Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Asian Churches Building Good Governance and Accountability in Serving Humanity’
The…CCA grieves the passing away of noted theological educator and activist Rev. Prof. Stephen Suleeman
Posted On 10 November 2021
In 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 2021
His 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 2021
Students 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 2021
Participants 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 2021
In 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 2021
During 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…
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