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Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-Free Generation
Posted On 30 November 2014WORLD AIDS DAY 2014 1st December 2014 marks the 26th World AIDS Day when people around the world will join forces to show their support for those living with the AIDS virus, as well as those who have died from the disease. This year's theme is "Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation." An…-
If You Have Tears....
Posted On 09 November 2014The CCA family is shocked and saddened to learn of yet another tragic and brutal incident of harassment and murder under the Blasphemy law. We are dismayed to hear that the young Christian couple accused of desecrating the Holy Quran, was beaten and then burned to death by a mob in a small… -
Prayers for Aasia Bibi, Pakistan
Posted On 30 October 2014In Solidarity with Churches in Pakistan Prayers for Aasia Bibi The Christian Conference of Asia is shocked and dismayed at the Lahore High Court's rejection of the appeal against the death sentence imposed on Aasia Bibi, for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad during an… -
International Day of Peace
Posted On 20 September 2014Right of Peoples to Peace Today is no different from yesterday or the day before, or earlier, for the people in war torn Syria, or Iraq, or Palestine; for the people in Ukraine, or for the people in Rwanda and Congo; or for the millions of refugees in the Middle East and other war torn countries;… -
Unprecedented Floods in Kashmir Valley
Posted On 09 September 2014The Christian Conference of Asia expresses deep shock and concern at the news of the worst floods in the Kashmir valley in half a century, that killed at least 150 people and left the main city of Srinagar under water, as residents are evacuated or retreat to their rooftops. The flood situation… -
8th General Assembly of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace
Posted On 28 August 2014Unity and Harmony in Asia The 8th General Assembly of Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP) Songdo Convensia, Incheon Republic of Korea 25-29 August 2014 ‘Unity and Harmony in Asia’ undoubtedly the foremost thought in everybody’s mind, forms the theme of the 8th General Assembly of the… -
CCA Mourns the Passing Away of Mr. Samuel M Isaac
Posted On 26 August 2014The CCA regrets to announce the passing away of Mr. Samuel M. Isaac, former Executive Secretary for Inter-Church Aid & Development, at Chennai on 20 August 2014. On behalf of the CCA Member Churches and Councils General Secretary Rev. Dr. Henriette H. Lebang, conveyed heartfelt condolences to… -
A Prayer for our Countries
Posted On 15 August 2014Gracious Lord, we bring you praise and thanksgiving as we in India, Indonesia, Korea and Pakistan celebrate Independence Day this week and remember the days that mark the liberation of our countries from the yoke of colonization and imperialism. We remember in prayer our leaders and fellow citizens… -
One Hundred Years of Memory: First World War Centenary
Posted On 05 August 2014Say No to War 4th August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of one of the deadliest historical conflicts that has gone down in public memory as World War One. Although the terrible struggle from 1914 to 1918 was fought mainly in Europe, it is rightly called the First World War, as… -
History, Dialogue and Inter-Religious Relations
Posted On 05 August 2014Historical Perspectives of Inter-Religious Relationship in Asia 5- 6 August 2014 The Christian Conference of Asia in collaboration with the Historical Society of Asian Christianity and the Society of Historical Studies of Christianity in Japan are jointly hosting an International Seminar on “… -
Earthquake in China
Posted On 04 August 2014The Christian Conference of Asia is deeply distressed and saddened on hearing reports of the devastating 6.5 magnitude earthquake that hit southern China's Yunnan province on Sunday afternoon, 3rd August 2014, resulting in the death of at least 398 people, and more than 1,800 injured. About 12,000… -
CCA Mourns MH17 Disaster
Posted On 18 July 2014The CCA family is shocked and sad to hear that a Malaysian airlines jet carrying 295 people has crashed in east Ukraine on a flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. We understand that there are no signs of survivors at the scene of the crash near the village of Grabovo, in rebel-held territory… -
CCA prays for Japanese people as Typhoon Neoguri leaves a trail of devastation
Posted On 13 July 2014The CCA family is shocked and sad at the reports of Typhoon Neoguri lashing Japanese mainland last week, bringing widespread flooding, ripping trees from their roots, leaving houses half-buried under mud, and causing tens of thousands to seek shelter. We are also distressed at the fact that it had… -
Solidarity Letter to NCC-Sri Lanka
Posted On 07 July 2014In Prayer and Solidarity with Riot Victims in Sri Lanka The Christian Conference of Asia is shocked and saddened at the reports on ethnic and religious riots that occurred during June 2014 in Aluthgama, Beruwala and Dharga towns of Kalutara District, in south-western Sri Lanka. In a solidarity… -
Justice, Peace and Reunification on the Korean Peninsula
Posted On 05 July 2014WCC International Conference on JUSTICE, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA Ecumenical Institute, Bossey 17-19 June 2014 An international conference on Justice, Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula was organized by the World Council of Churches from 16-19 June 2014 at… -
CCA Mourns the Passing Away of Former President Ms. Margaret Rodgers AM
Posted On 05 July 2014Margaret Rodgers AM (18 December 1939- 31 May 2014) The Christian Conference of Asia regrets to announce the passing away of Ms. Margaret Rodgers AM on 31 May 2014. A prominent Deaconess and lay person in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Margaret was joint President of the Christian Conference of… -
Building Inclusive Communities
Posted On 28 June 2014Partnership of Women and Men in Gods' Mission Workshop on Gender Justice Colombo, Sri Lanka 24-26 June 2014 A gender justice awareness workshop, with the theme “Building Inclusive Communities: Partnership of Women and Men in Gods' Mission” was held at Hotel Pegasus Reef in Colombo, Sri Lanka,… -
Peace is Today Dangerously in Deficit
Posted On 21 June 2014WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2014 20 June 2014 "Peace is today dangerously in deficit. We are seeing here the immense costs of not ending wars, of failing to resolve or prevent conflict. Humanitarians can help as a palliative, but political solutions are vitally needed. Without this, the alarming levels of… -
Living Together in the Household of God
Posted On 11 June 2014The 14th CCA General Assembly Jakarta, Indonesia 20-27 May 2015 The General Assembly is a special event in the life of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), when representatives of the CCA members -which consist of 101 member churches and 17 national councils and related ecumenical organizations… -
Greetings on Pentecost Sunday
Posted On 07 June 2014PENTECOST MESSAGE “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.” (Roman 8:26) This week, participants coming from different churches in the ASEAN member countries (Association of South East…
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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
