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Hiroshima Day - A Time For Remembrance And Prayer
Posted On 06 August 2015The 70th anniversary of Hiroshima Day was observed on 6 August 2015 in Hiroshima’s peace park, near the epicenter of the 1945 attack. More than 55,000 people stood in silence at 8:15 a.m., marking the moment when the atom bomb exploded over the city, thrusting the world into the nuclear age. Dozens…-
Congratulations Revd. Dr. Jayasiri Peiris
Posted On 02 August 2015“Stewards of the mysteries of God” The Christian Conference of Asia congratulates Revd. Dr. Jayasiri Peiris, who was installed as the Principal of the Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa, on July 10, 2015 at a solemn service that was held at the Theological College of Lanka (TLC) . Dr.… -
CCA pays Respects to the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide
Posted On 02 August 2015The Armenian Genocide otherwise known as the Armenian Holocaust, the Armenian Massacres and, traditionally by Armenians, as Medz Yeghern (“Great Crime”), was the Ottoman government’s systematic extermination of its minority Armenian subjects inside their historic homeland. The total number of… -
Joint Prayer For Peace And Reunifacation in the Korean Peninsula
Posted On 02 August 20152015 08 15 South and North Koreas’ Joint prayer for Peaceful Reunification Prepared by the National Council of Churches in Korea and the Korean Christian Federation Central Committee for Sunday, 9th August 2015. The National Council of Churches in Korea and the Korean Christian Federation Central… -
Prayer for Myanmar
Posted On 01 August 2015Weeks of unrelenting rain have led to flooding in most of northern and western Myanmar, devastating several townships and forcing more than 18,000 people into temporary shelters. Myanmar’s President Thein Sein has declared a state of emergency in four regions – Chin, Magwe, Sagaing and Rakhine… -
CCA Bids Farewell to Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang
Posted On 11 July 2015After 5 years of being at the helm of affairs at the CCA and steering it from troubled times to fairly good times, Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, the first woman General Secretary of the CCA in 50 years, will be leaving the CCA. She leaves with mixed feelings of happiness, pride and sadness. She… -
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…
Recent News
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CCA mourns the passing of Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President
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South Asian Theological Students Gather in Colombo to Discuss Good Governance, Integrity Leadership, and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
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CCA General Secretary calls prospective church and ecumenical leaders trained at AEI-2025 to embrace diversity and nurture inclusivity
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International consultation urges churches to lead advocacy against human trafficking, forced migration, and cybercrimes in Asia
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Experts highlight critical role of Faith-Based Organisations in combatting human trafficking and cybercrime at CCA’s international consultation
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“Combatting human trafficking and cybercrimes in Asia should be an urgent priority”, speakers of CCA’s international consultation affirm
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CCA releases a volume on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
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Churches in Timor-Leste commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Nicene Creed in an ecumenical celebration
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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
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Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
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CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
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Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
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CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
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CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
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The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
