His Beatitude Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma
One of Asia’s most eminent ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders, Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, a former…News Releases
CCA mourns the passing away of Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, a doyen among Asian ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders
Posted On 18 October 2020His Beatitude Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma
One of Asia’s most eminent ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders, Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, a former…CCA and WCC virtual prayer service focusses on World Food Day and the right to food for all
Posted On 16 October 2020
Ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders from CCA and WCC member constituencies at the World Food Day-2020 online prayer service…CCA General Secretary denounces armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh region
Posted On 16 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara,…The right to food requires as much advocacy as other human rights issues, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 15 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: In a statement issued by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the General Secretary of the CCA, Dr Mathews George Chunakara stated…WCC and CCA to observe World Food Day prayer service on 16 October 2020
Posted On 14 October 2020
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will co-host an online prayer service on World Food Day, 16 October 2020, together with the World…CCA’s message on World Mental Health Day—2020 calls for Asian churches to address mental health issues and be a caring community
Posted On 09 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: On World Mental Health Day, which this year falls on 10 October 2020, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) calls for Asian churches to…Wider partnerships and systemic efforts at grassroots are essential to combat trafficking in women and girls in Asia
Posted On 02 October 2020*Ruth Mathen
Participants (partial view) of the CCA’s virtual conference on 'Towards Wider Partnerships for Combatting Trafficking in Women and…Webinar on ‘Towards Wider Partnerships for Combating Trafficking in Women and Girls amidst COVID-19’
Posted On 26 September 2020
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise a webinar titled ‘Towards Wider Partnerships for Combating Trafficking in…CCA’s message on World Alzheimer’s Day reminds Asian churches the need for more dementia friendly communities
Posted On 20 September 2020
CHIANG MAI: On the ‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ which will fall on 21 September 2020, the Christian Conference of Asia reminds Asian churches that “Our…International Convocation affirms defence of human rights in the Philippines
Posted On 18 September 2020
An international convocation held on 17 September 2020 to defend the struggle against the ongoing violations of human rights reiterated…Asian churches called to be more relevant in addressing vulnerabilities of people living with HIV and AIDS
Posted On 07 September 2020
Participants of CCA online consultation on the ‘Vulnerabilities of HIV and AIDS – Challenges and Issues of Human Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and…Bishop David G. Pothirajulu, a committed ecumenist and missiologist, passes away
Posted On 06 September 2020
Bishop David G. Pothirajulu
The Rt. Rev David Gnaniah Pothirajulu, a prominent Indian Church leader and a committed ecumenist and missiologist, passed…CCA mourns the passing away of Japanese ecumenist and peace activist Rev. SHOJI Tsutomu
Posted On 30 August 2020
Rev. Shoji Tsutomu
CHIANG MAI: A veteran Japanese ecumenist and peace activist, former General Secretary of the National Christian Council in Japan (NCCJ) Rev.…Virtual consultation on Vulnerability of HIV and AIDS: Challenges and Issues of Human Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Gender Discrimination
Posted On 17 August 2020
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites registrations and nominations from interested persons to engage in an online (virtual) consultation on ‘…‘Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians is a need of the hour’, affirms the Christian Conference of Asia
Posted On 13 August 2020
As the Dalit Christians in India have been continuing their struggle for justice over the last 70 years, the Christian…Applications invited for ecumenical formation and leadership development through virtual training: Asian Ecumenical Institute–2020
Posted On 10 August 2020
Prof. Dr Wesley Ariarajah lectures at an AEI–2019 session
The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), an annual ecumenical training programme of CCA, will be…CCA grieves for victims of explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
Posted On 06 August 2020
A visual of the recent explosion in Beirut. Photograph by Karim Sokhn.
CHIANG MAI: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed its deep…Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act is reminiscent of the dark history of martial law era, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 22 July 2020
A demonstration against the Anti-Terrorism Bill in the Philippines by Church groups (Photo by Basilio…Christian Conference of Asia greets its former President Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan on his 90th birthday
Posted On 26 June 2020
Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan (middle) leading the thanksgiving service at the CCA Diamond Jubilee celebration held in Yangon,…CCA reiterates commitment to accompany Korean churches in their struggle for reconcilation and reunification
Posted On 18 June 2020
In a solidarity message on the occasion of the 70th memorial of the Korean War and its accompanying pilgrimage of healing and…
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