News Releases
CCA Announces Launching of "ASIAN POLITICS AND ECUMENICAL VISION"
Posted On 11 October 2013Towards Busan Announcing the Launch of Asian Politics and Ecumenical Vision Selected Writings of Dr. Feliciano V. Carino Distinguished Theologian, Eminent Ecumenical Leader and Brilliant Social and Political Analyst former General Secretary of Christian Conference of Asia (1996-2000)…-
CCA Pavilion at WCC Madang
Posted On 03 October 2013CCA Pavilion to Showcase Asia and Asian Churches at the MADANG during WCC Assembly Title: NURTURING AN ASIAN CULTURE OF JUSTICE AND PEACE The CCA Pavilion will feature: The efforts of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) as a regional ecumenical organization in facilitating and coordinating… -
Letter of Solidarity to Pakistan
Posted On 01 October 2013With its Muslim-style features, minaret-like towers, gleaming white dome topped by a large black cross and biblical quotations inscribed on the walls in English, Hebrew and Persian scripts, the All Saints Church in Peshawar has for more than a century, offered an architectural expression of… -
Earthquakes in Baluchistan, South West Province of Pakistan
Posted On 29 September 2013We are shocked and grieved to hear of the strong earthquake that struck Pakistan's remote south-west province of Baluchistan on Tuesday, killing at least 515 people and injuring hundreds more; and the second quake on Saturday at Awaran, about 30 kms away from the previous tremor, measuring 6.8 in… -
Church of South India appoints Rev. E Pushpalalitha as its first Woman Bishop
Posted On 29 September 2013CCA congratulates Rev. E Pushpalalitha on her appointment as Bishop of Nandyal Diocese, and the Church of South India for recognizing and honouring the gift of women to serve, inspire and lead. In a historic decision, the Church of South India [CSI] appointed Rev. E Pushpalalitha as Bishop of its… -
CCA Executive and Round Table Meetings at Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posted On 29 September 2013The Executive Committee of the Conference of Asia met on 24th and 27th September 2013, and had joint meetings with Ecumenical partners on 25th and 26th September 2013. Apart from business meetings the Committee analyzed the emerging economic, social, religious, political and environmental trends… -
In Solidarity with All Saint's Church in Peshawar
Posted On 23 September 2013The Christian Conference of Asia is extremely shocked and dismayed at the news of a pair of suicide bombers blowing themselves up outside the All Saints Church, in Peshawar, Pakistan after the Sunday service, killing at least 78 people. It is tragic to hear that the explosions struck as hundreds… -
International Day of Peace
Posted On 20 September 201321 September 2013 Peace Peace is in the heart of God. But how shall we find peace with people? There can be no flower of peace from the seeds of discord; There can be no fruit of peace from the root of injustice; There can be no reaping of peace from the sowing of oppression. But when in our… -
CCA Expresses Concern over Powerful Typhoon in Japan
Posted On 16 September 2013Typhoon Man-Yi lashes Japan The CCA family is shocked and dismayed to hear about the powerful typhoon that lashed Japan with torrential rain on Monday, leaving two dead as it damaged homes and flooded parts of the country's popular tourist destination of Kyoto, where 260,000 people were ordered to… -
A Moment in Remembrance of 9/11
Posted On 11 September 2013As the world remembers with pain the tragedy of 9/11, Americans will commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with solemn ceremonies and pledges to not forget the nearly 3,000 killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field… -
Media and the Promotion of Justice and Peace
Posted On 04 September 2013"As long as there is poverty and hunger, there cannot be justice and peace" said Mr. P. Sainath, Rural Editor of The Hindu group of Newspapers and recipient of the Magsaysay Award for Journalism. Calling attention to the largest wave of suicides among farmers in recent history, he elaborated on the… -
One Million refugee Children: A shame we all must share
Posted On 25 August 2013Syria's Lost Generation: Number of refugee children reaches 1 million One million Syrian children have been forced from their homeland by a war that is well into its third year, affecting the ‘survival and well-being of a generation of innocents’, the United Nations announced on Friday. "This one… -
A Solidarity letter to the churches in Egypt
Posted On 18 August 2013A Solidarity Letter to the Churches in Egypt Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On behalf of the Christian Conference of Asia, let me express our shock and deep distress on the news of the tragic situation in Egypt. Though we are well aware that Christians have suffered discrimination and… -
Remembering 6th August with pain
Posted On 05 August 2013Who would think that the simple Oleander flower would inspire the atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima city to resurrect like a phoenix from its ashes? To struggle to their feet, with hope and courage to face the future however challenging and difficult it would be. But it’s true. God uses miraculous… -
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Posted On 03 August 2013The International Day of the World's Indigenous People was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995 – 2004). In 2004, the Assembly proclaimed a Second… -
Gereja Toraja Centenary Celebrations 1913-2013
Posted On 28 July 2013Toraja Praises God: Celebration Time at Gereja Toraja Warm and Hearty Greetings to the Leadership and Members of the Toraja Church in South Sulawesi, Indonesia on the occasion of their Centenary Celebrations held from 12-26 July 2013. This collage brings glimpses of the colorful and joyous festive… -
Attacks on Buddhist Heritage Temple Complex, India
Posted On 20 July 2013The Christian Conference of Asia is deeply saddened to hear that a series of ten bombs had exploded on 7 July 2013, in and around the Mahabodhi Temple complex, a UNESCO World heritage site in Bodh Gaya, India, killing and injuring people. We are relieved to note that the temple itself and the… -
29th General Synod: United Church of Christ America
Posted On 15 July 2013“God’s Vision:_____________” The 29th General Synod of the United Church of Christ (UCC) was held from 28 June to 2 July 2013 at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach - California, USA. It was attended by 754 voting delegates and around 1000 visitors from local churches and… -
Passing Away of Rev. Professor Prakai Nontawasee
Posted On 10 July 2013Tribute to Rev. Professor Prakai Nontawasee The Christian Conference of Asia regrets to report the news of the passing away of Rev. Professor Prakai Nontawasee, who served CCA as one of the Presidents from 1990-1995, and as General Committee member from 1985-1990. With her passing away, we have… -
NCC Japan: Peace and Nuclear Issues
Posted On 04 July 2013Peace and Nuclear Issues: Statement by NCC-Japan Japan is entering a very critical phase in terms of how the people of Japan interpret and treat their Constitution and nuclear issues. Many are apprehensive about calls by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to amend the country's pacifist constitution and to…
Recent News
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CCA extends greetings to Ninth General Assembly of the Igreja Protestante Iha Timor Lorosa’e (IPTL)
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CCA expresses condolences to the families of Asian migrants died in the devastating fire in the Mangaf area in Kuwait
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Mar Thoma theological students conference reflects on good governance, integrity leadership and stewardship in parish ministry
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CCA and Senate of Serampore joint programme aims at training prospective church leaders in good governance and stewardship in pastoral ministry
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Asian Ecumenical Migrants Advocacy Network Consultation strategises Churches’ engagement with issues of migration and trafficking in persons
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Christian Conference of Asia condemns the brutal violence against Christians and churches in Sargodha, Pakistan
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Asian Theologians’ Summit CATS-X focuses on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity - Asian Ecumenical Response’
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Cambodian church leaders affirm commitment to strengthen ecclesial and ecumenical unity
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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2024 will jointly be facilitated by CCA and WCC
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Ecumenical Youth Leadership Development Training in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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Asian churches observe Asia Sunday focused on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’
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CCA expresses condolences on the demise of Dr Helen M Hill, a well-known ecumenist, educator, and human rights defender
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Programme Committee sets new priorities and strategies for CCA’s programmes in the next quadrennium
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Programme committee reflects on relevance of CCA programmes amidst changing Asian situation and ecumenical landscapes in Asia
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New CCA Programme Committee begins its first meeting for setting priorities and strategic programme planning
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Servanthood, stewardship, and good governance key to strengthen ecumenical diakonia
