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CCA Executive Committee Commits to Revitalising the Ecumenical Movement
Posted On 27 July 2016The recently concluded meeting of the executive committee of CCA affirmed its commitment to reshape the ecumenical identity in Asia and discussed possibilities…Asian Movement for Christian Unity (AMCU) Responds to Climate Change Crisis
Posted On 25 July 2016A regional consultation organized jointly by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) of the Roman Catholic Church, with…A fresh agenda for ecumenism in Asia
Posted On 25 July 2016*by Claus Grue https://www.oikoumene.org/en/press-centre/news/a-fresh-agenda-for-ecumenism-in-asia20 July 2016 No time has been wasted since May last year when the 14th…CCA Organises Youth Conference for Shaping a New Ecumenical Paradigm
Posted On 16 July 2016An ecumenical youth conference aimed at shaping a new ecumenical paradigm in Asia brought together fifty young people at the HKBP Theological Seminary in Pematangsiantar,…CCA greets the Seventh General Assembly of the Protestant Church in Timor-Leste
Posted On 07 July 2016The Christian Conference of Asia has greeted the delegates of the Seventh General Assembly of the Protestant Church in Timor-Leste (IPTL), the only member…CCA Trains Ecumenical Youth Leaders in Cambodia
Posted On 03 July 2016“You are chosen and called as God’s servants to lead our future, our churches in Cambodia. Have a vision! Be brave! God is on your side”, Rev. Oum Sovy, a…CCA Condemns Suicide Bombing Targeting Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II
Posted On 20 June 2016The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) condemned the suicide bomber attack in the Church of St. Gabriel in the Al Wusta district, Qamishli, north-eastern…CCA ‘s Training of Young Peace Activists worked out long Action Plans for Peacebuilding
Posted On 20 June 2016A week long training of trainers program organised by the…Asian Churches Participate in Campaign Against Revision of Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution
Posted On 13 June 2016[caption id="attachment_1769" align="aligncenter" width="800"] CCA's General…Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) Program brings Asian Youth
Posted On 09 June 2016Over 30 young Asians will be meeting from 12 to 18 June at the headquarters of CCA in Chiang Mai, Thailand for training in peace building. The YAPA training will focus on conflict transformation and peacebuilding where young people will be mentored by a wide range of experienced facilitators during…CCA Calls Applications for Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia Training
Posted On 05 May 2016The Christian Conference of Asia is inviting young people of 20-30 years of age to send in applications for the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) training to be held on June 12-18, 2016 at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. YAPA will provide opportunities for young peacemakers of…“Human dignity is the basis of a just and inclusive community”, tells CCA General Secretary at NCCI Quadrennial Assembly
Posted On 29 April 2016“Human dignity is the basis of a just and inclusive community and the dignity…“Jesus sets new covenant by reversing 'shame into honor'”, says young Indonesian Theologian
Posted On 22 April 2016[caption id="attachment_1746" align="aligncenter" width="647"] Dr. Binsar J. Pakpahan addressing the CATS VIII partcipants[/caption] The age-old concept of…Theological Exchange Must be Rooted in Life, Action and Spiritual Experience, says eminent Asian Theologian
Posted On 21 April 2016Dr.Peter Cho Phan addressing the audience at CATS VIII[/caption] “Theological exchange is not simply a matter of talk, or coming together to talk about something, but it must be rooted in life, action and spiritual experience; without these three, it is empty", said Dr. Peter C. Phan. Addressing…Theologising should be 'credible exercise', Roman Catholic nun theologian tells CATS VIII
Posted On 20 April 2016[caption id="attachment_1742" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Sr. Dr. Shalini Mulackal addressing the audience at eighth Congress of Asian Theologians (…Asian Theologians are Called to Respond for a New World Order Leading to Fullness of Life for All
Posted On 19 April 2016"Our theological endeavours today have to respond to the chaotic situation and work for a new world order that can lead to justice, peace and…CCA Initiates New Program for Molding Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia
Posted On 11 April 2016As part of a new program thrust focusing on ‘Building Peace and Moving beyond Conflicts’, the Christian Conference of Asia is initiating a series of trainings for young Asians to be ambassadors of peace with an aim to equip and motivate young people to be peacebuilders. The main objective of the…Sub-regional Consultation Affirms Transforming Churches Mission in Southeast Asia
Posted On 08 April 2016[caption id="attachment_1732" align="aligncenter" width="778"] Participants at…Final preparations are underway for Asian Theologians’ Summit in India
Posted On 07 April 2016Final preparations are underway for the Eighth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-VIII) that will be held in Kochi in the South Indian state of Kerala, from 18th to 22nd April 2016, and hosted by the Senate of Serampore Colleges (University). CATS-VIII will bring together over 100 Asian…CCA condemns police brutality against farmers in Mindanao in the Philippines
Posted On 06 April 2016[caption id="attachment_1726" align="aligncenter" width="678"] Photo Source: Williamor Magbanua/ AP[/caption] Christian Conference of…