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“The World Needs a Bold Vision for ‘One Humanity’”, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 18 August 2016“Humanity experiences tremendous crises in recent times that warrant attention and unified action of all those who are concerned for the dignity, welfare, peace and security of all human beings”, says Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia. In a message…CCA Congratulates Magsaysay Award Winner Bezwada Wilson
Posted On 29 July 2016
CCA Congratulates Magsaysay Award Winner Bezwada Wilson
Christian Conference of Asia congratulated Bezwada Wilson, an ardent campaigner working against manual scavenging, who is…CCA decides to celebrate Diamond Jubilee in 2017
Posted On 28 July 2016
CCA decides to celebrate Diamond Jubilee in 2017
The executive committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), which met in Medan, Indonesia from 18 to 22 July, decided to…CCA Executive Committee Commits to Revitalising the Ecumenical Movement
Posted On 27 July 2016
The 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 2016
A 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-asia
20 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 2016
An 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 2016
The 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 2016
The 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 2016
A week long training of trainers program organised by the…Asian Churches Participate in Campaign Against Revision of Article 9 of Japan’s Constitution
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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
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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
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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…
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WCC General Secretary welcomed at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai
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CCA General Secretary extends greetings to the 27th General Council of World Communion of Reformed Churches
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WCC and CCA General Secretaries visit Myanmar as part of pastoral solidarity and accompaniment with member churches and ecumenical fraternity
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CCA urges churches to integrate mental health support into humanitarian response on World Mental Health Day 2025
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“As AI and humanoids grow, the boundary between the real and virtual might collapse, and the Church cannot avoid changes in pulpits and pews”, cautions Korean Christian ethicist Yong Sup Song
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Churches in Asia must engage in Christian witness with ethical responsibility, prophetic courage, and theological conviction, observe panelists at CCA study consultation
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AI’s potential to personalise faith and weaken spirituality may lead people to seek guidance from AI rather than the Holy Spirit, observes Korean theologian Yoon-Tae Kim
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