News Releases
Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines
Posted On 09 December 2012Typhoon Bopha Pastoral Letter to Philippines More than 300 people have died and hundreds more are missing in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, which brought devastation, death and widespread damage to houses, shelter homes, roads and bridges across the southern Philippines. In a pastoral letter…-
Earthquake and Tsunami warning in Japan
Posted On 07 December 2012Disaster strikes again off Japan’s eastern coast A powerful earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday evening, rattling buildings in Tokyo and raising the risk of a tsunami. The Japan Meteorological agency issued a Tsunami warning for Miyagi Prefecture, the hardest hit area by… -
'16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women!'
Posted On 01 December 2012From peace in the home to peace in the world: Let’s challenge militarism and end violence against women.” 25 November-10 December 2012 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We invite you to kindly participate in the '16 Days of Activism to End Violence against Women!' which is a common 16-day… -
Tribute to Rev. Harvey L. Perkns
Posted On 28 November 2012Rev. Harvey L. Perkins 27 November 2012 We regret to announce that Rev. Harvey L Perkins, former staff of CCA, passed away on 25th November 2012, at Canberra. He was 93. He held the posts of Secretary for Inter Church Aid, 1968-1971, in the early days when CCA was still known as the East Asia… -
Bishop K. H. Ting (Ding Guangxun)
Posted On 27 November 2012Sept. 20, 1915 - Nov. 22, 2012 The Christian Conference of Asia is deeply saddened to receive news of the passing away of Bishop K H.Ting, at 10 a.m. Nov. 22, 2012. He was 98 years old. Bishop Ting Kuang-hsun was former Anglican Bishop in mainland China, Chairperson emeritus of the Three-Self… -
Centenary Celebrations
Posted On 27 November 2012GREETINGS FROM THE CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE OF ASIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE CATHOLICATE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH 25 November 2012 The 1960 year old Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC), celebrated the Centenary of the establishment of its Catholicate in… -
Partnership of Women and Men in God's Mission
Posted On 23 November 2012The Gender Awareness workshop is now in the final phase. 18 Participants coming from the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are strongly committed to conducting follow up programs in their own context. Dr. Yong Ting Jin from Malaysia and Rev. Philip Peacock from… -
Universal Children’s Day
Posted On 20 November 2012The Christian Conference of Asia requests member churches to pray for the well-being of children all over the world, on Universal Children’s day, celebrated on November 20th every year. This day is recommended by the United Nations and is celebrated globally since 1954. It also commemorates the… -
A Day of Reckoning
Posted On 20 November 2012A Day of Reckoning 14 year old Rishma, her parents, activists and supporters, around the world, found reason to be happy on Universal Children's Day, as news came in about the dismissal of Rishma's case by a Pakistani Court. It has vindicated the stand of thousands of her supporters and has… -
61st General Assembly of The National Council of Churches in Korea
Posted On 17 November 201215 November 2012 The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) will be holding the 61st General Assembly from 18 - 20 November 2012, in Seoul. The theme for the General Assembly will be "God of Life, lead us to justice and peace - for the recovery of the Korean Church’s public image." In a… -
Enthronement of His Holiness Bishop Tawadros II
Posted On 17 November 2012118th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa, on the Holy See of Saint Mark The Enthronement of His Holiness Bishop Tawadros II as the 118th Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of All Africa, on the Holy See of Saint Mark, is to take place on 18th November 2012, at Saint Mark’s… -
Promoting Ecological Justice: Asian Churches’ Response
Posted On 08 November 2012Consultation on Ecology, Economy and Accountability 31 October-5 November 2012 Participants of a 6-day Consultation on the Asian Churches Response to Promoting Ecological Justice, urged Asian Churches to create awareness about the perils of the ecological crisis among local congregations and… -
An Embodiment of Courage and Conviction
Posted On 08 November 2012Malala Yosufzai A young Pakistani girl, Malala Yosufzai from Swat, was shot in the head, point-blank, by a Taliban gunman. This 14 year-old champion of a girl’s right to self-expression, came to prominence in 2009 at the age of 11, when she started writing a diary for BBC Urdu, about life under… -
Living letters to China Christian Council
Posted On 08 November 201226-28 October 2012 How wonderful it is, how pleasant for God’s people to live together in harmony” says the writer of Psalm 133. This was a faith experience of Rev. Po Kam Cheong, the General Secretary of the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) and Rev. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, the General… -
‘Human Rights, Protection Mechanisms and Ecumenical Advocacy.’
Posted On 28 October 201220-25 October 2012 Human rights is never partial It is not possible that people demand their individual human rights while neglecting or abusing the human rights of other people or other groups of people. “If the human rights of an individual is violated, it is a violation not only of the human… -
Upcoming Activities
Posted On 20 October 201220-24 October 2012 Training in Human Rights, Protection Mechanisms and Ecumenical Advocacy Bangkok Christian Guest House, Bangkok, Thailand 25-27 October 2012 Workshop on Regional and Global Advocacy on Rights of Domestic Migrant Workers Bangkok Christian Guest House, Bangkok, Thailand 27-30… Ecumenical Enablers Training in Timor Lorosae
Posted On 13 October 2012Ecumenical Enablers Training inspires 'Unity of Churches, more pastoral training, need for a Theological seminary and Bible in native Tetun language'....... An Ecumenical Enablers Training held in Timor Lorosa’e, introduced to participants from the Protestant churches, the ecumenical vision and…-
Vacancy Notice from General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM)
Posted On 01 October 2012BGM is looking to hire an Executive Secretary for Asia Pacific who will be based in Hong Kong. One of the primary responsibilities of this staff is to work with our mission partners in mainland China/Hong Kong/Taiwan, but will also be more broadly engaged in the region. We are looking for someone… -
Letter of Solidarity
Posted On 29 September 2012To: CCA Member Churches and Council in Pakistan Church of Pakistan Presbyterian Church of Pakistan National Council of Churches in Pakistan Dear Friends, It is with great shock and distress that we read about the mounting religious tensions and conflicts in Pakistan. With more and more incidents… -
Demise of His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Australia and New Zealand
Posted On 25 September 2012It is with great sadness that we learned about the untimely demise of His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Australia and New Zealand at the age of 66, on September 22, in Sydney. Archbishop Baliozian was held in high esteem both in…
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
