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CCA raises concerns about attacks on nuns and Christians in India
Posted On 10 July 2015The Christian Conference of Asia is shocked at the news of the rape of a 47-year-old Nun from Kerala, belonging to the Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate, on 19 June 2015 by two unidentified men in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It was equally shocking to hear that she was discovered the next…-
CCA Round Table deliberates on Asian Ecumenical Accompaniment in Nepal
Posted On 04 July 2015“God, beyond our understanding the earth has turned violent, sweeping our brothers and sisters off their feet, crushing homes and lives, upending dreams, toppling the foundations of hope and sustenance. A shallow breath beneath the rubble and wailing in the streets. The injured and the dead, the… -
CCA mourns the passing away of Bishop Dr. George Ninan
Posted On 22 June 2015CCA mourns the passing away of Bishop Dr. George Ninan Bishop Dr. A. George Ninan, former Associate General Secretary and Executive Secretary for Urban Rural Mission (URM) of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and former Bishop of Nasik Diocese of the Church of North India, passed away on… -
Dr. Mathews George Chunakara interviewed by WCC News
Posted On 20 June 2015WCC News interviews Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, General Secretary, CCA “Our task ahead is to rediscover the real meaning of ecumenism in the Asian context and revitalize the ecumenical movement”, said Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, newly elected General Secretary of the CCA, in an interview to the… -
CCA Shares Concerns of North and South Korean Churches
Posted On 15 June 2015North-South Korean Church leaders express concern over Revisions to "Guidelines for US-Japan Defense Cooperation" The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) shares the concerns expressed by the North and South Korean church leaders about the revisions to the “Guidelines for US-Japan Defense Cooperation… -
Passing away of Ms. Sriyanganie Fernando
Posted On 07 June 2015It is with deep regret that we remember the passing away of Miss. Sriyanganie Fernando, the Registrar of the Diocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka on 25 May 2015. She had been invited to be a resource person for the 'Sarasehan' on Child Protection during the 14th General Assembly at Jakarta. She had made… -
CCA Moves Forward
Posted On 29 May 2015The 14th CCA General Assembly 2015 closed with a colorful and memorable closing worship, felicitations and installation of the new Officers and the members of the Executive Committee. The CCA Assembly approved the list of nominees recommended by the Nominations as follows: Officers Moderator… -
The CCA 14th General Assembly Opens with Color and Festivity
Posted On 24 May 2015The Spirit Moves through Music and Dance during Assembly’s Opening Worship Service Bruce Van Voorhis Music, dance, lively colors—the gifts of culture—provided the energy of the Spirit flowing through the opening worship service of the 14th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)… -
Prayers for Earthquake-hit Nepal
Posted On 25 April 2015Prayers for Nepal CCA is shocked to hear of reports of a powerful earthquake that has rocked central Nepal. The quake that measured 7.9 on Richter scale struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara. Tremors were felt as far away as the Indian capital Delhi and other cities… -
24 April 2015 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Posted On 23 April 2015In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Church, on Thursday 23 April 2015, conferred sainthood on about 1.5 million Armenians massacred by Ottoman forces a century ago, in what is believed to be the biggest canonization service in history. The ceremony outside… -
He is Risen
Posted On 04 April 2015Easter Message 2015 Beloved sisters and brothers, “Peace be with you!” This is the remarkable message of Easter. It offered comfort and hope to Jesus’ disciples who were scared and overwhelmed by the death of Jesus. With Jesus killed and buried in the tomb, their sense of direction and purpose in… -
CCA shocked at Attacks on Churches in Lahore, Pakistan
Posted On 15 March 2015CCA is shocked to note that 14 people were killed and more than 70 injured in suicide bomb attacks on St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church in Lahore, Pakistan. Both Christ Church, (affiliated to the Church of Pakistan) and St. John’s Catholic Church were heavily damaged. The blasts targeted… -
International Women's Day 2015
Posted On 07 March 2015Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It! “To be truly transformative, the post-2015 development agenda must prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment. The world will never realize 100 per cent of its goals if 50 per cent of its people cannot realize their full potential. "… -
CCA Mourns the Passing Away of Dr. Habil James Massey
Posted On 04 March 2015Dr. Habil James Massey The Christian Conference of Asia received with great sadness the news of the passing away of Rev. Dr. Habil James Massey on 2 March 2015 in Patna, India, where he was undergoing heart treatment. In a letter addressed to Mrs. James Massey and family, Rev. Dr. Henriette H… -
CCA Condoles the Passing Away of Dr. Ninan Koshy
Posted On 04 March 2015Dr. Ninan Koshy 4th March 2015 The Christian Conference of Asia expresses deep regret on the passing away of Dr. Ninan Koshy, a prominent Asian ecumenist, at a private hospital in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, on 4th March 2015 at 7.30 am. He was 81. Dr. Koshy was well known in the ecumenical and… -
Wishing Sri Lanka a Happy Independence Day
Posted On 04 February 2015Happy Independence Day Sri Lanka…. 4th February 2015 Wishing our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka a happy Independence Day. May your country awake into a new dawn of freedom and goodwill to all. May God lead you to justice and peace through reconciliation and healing! May God grant wisdom and… Dr. Mathews George Chunakara Elected General Secretary of CCA
Posted On 01 February 2015Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, a lay member of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in India has been elected unanimously as the new General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) for a term of five years by the General Committee of the CCA which is now meeting at the Assumption University,…-
Christmas Greetings from CCA
Posted On 23 December 2014CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Christmas season has once again blessed us with happiness and hope, festive cheer and wishes from loved ones far and near. Christmas carols, beautifully decorated Christmas trees and nativity scenes, inspire us to relive the beautiful… -
Prayers for The Philippines
Posted On 06 December 2014CCA Requests Prayers as Typhoon Hagupit looms large over The Philippines "God is our refuge and strength . . . therefore we will not fear . . . though its waters rage and foam and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold." Psalm 46… -
Asian Churches Call for the Need to Move Beyond Conflict
Posted On 05 December 2014Moving Beyond Conflict: Towards Peace with Justice, Human Security and Dignity Yangon, 25th November 2014 “War fought in the name of God is war against God” said Al-haj U Aye Lwin, Chief Convener, The Islamic Centre of Myanmar, during a Consultation on “Building Peace with Justice, Human Security…
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Regional women’s consultation calls for transformative action to address gender-based violence and forced migration of women
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“If violence against women is a disease, we are now declared a pandemic," Yusmiati Vistamika Wangka challenges the feminisation of migration and violence against women
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Asian church women share harrowing instances of violence against women and stress for urgent action to ensure gender justice
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Cambodian churches commit to strengthen united witness and missional engagements through the revamped Kampuchea Christian Council
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Asian ecumenical women discuss intertwined crises of forced migration and gender-based violence
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CCA reaffirms commitment to upholding children’s rights on World Children’s Day 2024
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Asian Church women to deliberate on Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration
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Regional interfaith conference on faith-based engagements to reverse the HIV epidemic in Asia concludes with renewed commitment
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Mental health care of vulnerable individuals affected by HIV needs to be recognised and prioritised by faith communities, affirm experts from across Asia
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Cambodia’s dark history and lessons learned in combating HIV and AIDS analysed at interfaith conference in Phnom Penh
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Asian youth leaders share best practices and challenges on HIV at regional interfaith conference
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Asian interfaith leaders call for deeper community engagement in overcoming stigma and increased access to health care for those affected by HIV
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CCA-WCC regional interfaith conference gathers in Cambodia to chart a path to reverse the HIV epidemic in Asia
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CCA-WCC Interfaith Conference on ‘Reversing the HIV Epidemic in Asia: Faith-Based Engagements’ to begin in Cambodia
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CCA General Secretary extends greetings at 18th General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI)
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Christian Conference of Asia supports Armenian church leaders’ appeal for restoration of human rights of the Armenian population in Artsakh
