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Witnessing the Christ of Justice and Peace
Posted On 25 November 2013Ecumenical Enabler's Training: Witnessing the Christ of Justice and Peace Kathmandu, 24-26 November 2013 An Ecumenical Enabler’s Training is being conducted at Kathmandu, Nepal from 24-26 November 2013. This workshop, that is jointly organized by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and the…-
Lets Keep Them Smiling
Posted On 20 November 2013UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY: Stop Violence against Children 20 November 2013 As the world marks Universal Children’s Day - the anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - UNICEF is urging a much stronger light be shone on the millions of children in every country and at every level… -
Celebrating 50 years of NCC Philippines
Posted On 16 November 2013Congratulations and best wishes to the National Council of Churches in the Philippines as they celebrate their Golden Jubilee year. This is a message from Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, General Secretary of the CCA, in celebration of 50 years of ecumenical solidarity. SOLIDARITY MESSAGE It… -
CCA Expresses Solidarity with Typhoon Victims
Posted On 13 November 2013Pastoral letter to the Member Churches in the Philippines November 12, 2013 Dear Friends, We are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of lives and the massive destruction that was caused by super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines, particularly in the coastal city of Tacloban in Samar… -
A Prayer for The Philippines
Posted On 08 November 2013A Moment in Prayer : On the trail of Typhoon Haiyan The CCA and the participants of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches remembered in prayer, our brothers and sisters in Central Philippines, who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan. We pray for the people stranded in the hardest hit… -
Uniting In Prayer
Posted On 04 November 2013Uniting in Prayer is an interactive exhibit that is the brainchild of Mr. Adam Royston from CCA. Many participants who visited the Madang were attracted to this 2×1 meter Map of Asia where they could post prayers for an Asian country. -
Launching of "Asian Politics and Ecumenical Vision"
Posted On 04 November 2013Asian Politics and Ecumenical Vision: a collection of selected writings of Dr. Feliciano V. Carino, was released on 1st November 2013, at a simple and brief function at the CCA Madang, during the 10th WCC Assembly at Busan in South Korea. The book, edited by Philip L. Wickeri and Marina True, with… -
X WCC Assembly: Asia Plenary
Posted On 02 November 2013Photo: Dr. Henriette H. Lebang at the Asia Plenary and the the performance of Youth from NCC Philippines Asia Shares Aspirations for Justice and Peace at the WCC Assembly 01 November 2013 The Asia region shared current realities through churches’ voices, cultural symbols and artistic performances… -
Life, Justice and Peace at the CCA Madang
Posted On 02 November 2013The CCA Madang at Busan Assembly Greetings from the most happening place in Asia… Busan, South Korea! The much awaited Tenth Assembly of the World Council of Churches was inaugurated in style with a picturesque and well-choreographed display of a dance drama on the History of Korea, on the… -
52nd General Assembly of the Korean Christian Church in Japan
Posted On 25 October 2013The 52nd General Assembly of Korean Christian Church in Japan (KCCJ) was held from October 14-16, 2013 in Nagoya. Rev. Dr. H H. Lebang, represented Christian Conference of Asia at the Assembly. KCCJ, which celebrated its 100th year in October 2008, traces its history to 1908, when Korean students… -
CCA Announces Launch of Books on HIV and AIDS
Posted On 25 October 2013Christian Conference of Asia announces the launching of two books on HIV and AIDS on November 4th at the CCA Madang from 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm. "Living, Not Just Existing" is a collection of stories of brothers and sisters living with HIV and AIDS, and their struggle to live meaningful lives amid the… -
A TIME FOR PEACE
Posted On 25 October 2013Christian Conference of Asia announces the launching of : "A TIME FOR PEACE : Towards Reconciliation and Peace in Sri Lanka" on November 5th at the CCA Madang from 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm, during the WCC Assembly at Busan. A Time for Peace is a collection of essays that contemplates on peace and… -
Massive Earthquake in Bohol and Cebu, Philippines
Posted On 15 October 2013CCA is sad and concerned at the news of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central island of Bohol on Tuesday morning, leaving more than 70 dead, toppling buildings and historic churches and sending terrified residents into panic. We are very distressed to know that extensive damage also… -
Life Giving Agriculture at Busan
Posted On 11 October 2013Towards BUSAN 3rd Asian Life-Giving Agriculture Forum 2013 2-8 November 2013 Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) and Korean Christian Life Giving Agriculture Forum (KCLGAF) will be jointly organizing the 3rd Asian Life-Giving Agriculture Forum 2013, from 2-8 November 2013, at Dandelion Community… -
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…
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CCA calls for de-escalation of conflicts and dialogue between India-Pakistan
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CCA mourns the passing of Pope Francis
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CCA urges churches to adopt holistic health approach on World Health Day – 2025
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Asia Sunday-2025 focuses on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
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CCA invites applications for Asian Ecumenical Institute - 2025
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International Consultation explores emerging geopolitical reconfigurations and challenges to people’s security in South Asia
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International Consultation on Emerging Geopolitical Reconfiguration in South Asia to begin in Colombo
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CCA affirms commitment to uphold rights and dignity of women on International Women's Day 2025
