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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
Posted On 05 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025, the annual ecumenical training programme of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), commenced at the CCA headquarters on the Payap University campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The AEI-2025 cohort comprises 25 young ecumenists from…
Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual month-long ecumenical training programme for prospective church and ecumenical leaders organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), is set to commence from 4 August 2025. AEI–2025 will be held at the CCA headquarters…
CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has called on Asian churches and faith communities to stand united against the organised crime of human trafficking. The 2025 campaign theme, “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the…
Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
Posted On 07 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Metropolitan Mar Aprem, former Head of the Chaldean Syrian Church (Church of the East) in India. He was 85 years old. Widely recognised as a distinguished scholar, historian, and prolific author, Dr Mar Aprem served…
CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
Posted On 23 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has condemned the recent escalation of war in Iran, particularly in response to the recent US-led precision airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. These strikes, carried out in the wake of Israel’s earlier military attacks on…
CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
Posted On 20 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep solidarity with refugees, forcibly displaced persons, and stateless communities in a statement released on 20 June 2025, to mark World Refugee Day. The CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, highlighted the…
CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
Posted On 17 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is inviting applications for the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) programme, scheduled to take place from 7 to 13 September 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Under the theme “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation (…
The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
Posted On 06 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, the first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of the CCA and a distinguished Asian theological educator. She passed away on 5 June 2025. An ordained minister of the United Methodist…
CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
Posted On 04 June 2025Kolkata, India: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), in collaboration with the Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College (BTESSC), organised its third national workshop in India from 31 May to 3 June 2025 in Kolkata, India. The workshop, focused on the theme “Good…
Asia Sunday 2025 observed by Korean churches at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul
Posted On 03 June 2025Seoul, South Korea: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, on 1 June, through a moving ecumenical worship service enriched by traditional Korean music. Organised by the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), the service reflected the unity…
Asia Sunday 2025 with focus on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ observed at historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in India
Posted On 02 June 2025Kolkata, India: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at the historic St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata, India, on Sunday, 1 June 2025, during a Holy Eucharist service led by Bishop Paritosh Canning of the Church of North India (CNI). Asia Sunday is observed every year by member churches and councils of the…
Cambodian churches commit to end gender-based violence
Posted On 30 May 2025Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodian church leaders affirmed their commitment to equipping local congregations to step up efforts to end gender-based violence. Over forty participants attended the Ecumenical Women’s Action Against Violence (EWAAV) National Consultation, held from 27 to 29 May 2025, and…
CCA extends greetings as the Communion of Churches in Indonesia celebrates 75th Anniversary
Posted On 30 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) extended congratulations and greetings to the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) as it celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 75 years of faithful witness and service. In a video message addressed to church and ecumenical leaders…
“To lead, you may need to suffer,” says Metropolitan Yakob Mar Elias to young seminarians at CCA workshop
Posted On 29 May 2025Chennai, India: Emphasising the ethos and values of servanthood leadership in pastoral ministry, His Grace Yakob Mar Elias, Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, addressed young seminarians in South India with the reminder: “To lead, you may need to suffer.” Delving deep into the…
CCA mourns the passing of former Moderator of Church of Bangladesh, Most Revd Michael S. Baroi
Posted On 19 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed condolences on the passing of Most Revd Michael S. Baroi, former Moderator of the Church of Bangladesh (CoB) and the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kushtia. He passed away on 17 May 2025 at the age of 80. Born on 26 October 1944…
Christian Conference of Asia congratulates new Pontiff Pope Leo XIV
Posted On 09 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins with multitudes of faithful and others across the world in receiving the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with profound joy, and extends sincere congratulations to the Roman Catholic Church on this momentous…
CCA calls for de-escalation of conflicts and dialogue between India-Pakistan
Posted On 08 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflicts between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir and subsequent retaliatory strikes. On 22 April 2025, a terror attack near Pahalgam, a…
CCA expresses grave concern over increasing persecution of religious minorities across South Asia
Posted On 22 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in religious extremism and persecution of religious minorities across South Asia, urging governments to take immediate action to safeguard their rights and freedoms. Recent distressing…
CCA mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Posted On 21 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins millions of people around the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome and Head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Holy Father entered eternal rest on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. CCA General…
CCA urges churches to adopt holistic health approach on World Health Day – 2025
Posted On 07 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Health Day 2025, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) called for a renewed commitment from churches and communities across Asia to prioritise the health and well-being of mothers and newborns. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” draws urgent…
Recent News
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran and other West Asian countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
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CCA to organise international consultation on emerging ecclesial landscapes and ecumenical paradigms in Asia
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CCA General Secretary offers condolences on passing of Pakistani human rights defender Joseph Francis
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CCA invites applications for year-long youth internship programme
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Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA-2026) to focus on the theme “Break Every Yoke”
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CCA reaffirms human rights as “Everyday Essentials” on Human Rights Day-2025
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International conference calls for stronger global action for ensuring people’s security and peace with justice in Myanmar
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CCA calls for global solidarity and renewed commitment to ending AIDS on World AIDS Day 2025
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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
