News Releases
CCA prays for the Archbishops Kidnapped in Aleppo, Syria
Posted On 25 April 2013Syria and Religious Persecution The CCA family is shocked to hear about the kidnapping of Syriac Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim and Paul Yazigi of Aleppo, by armed rebels on Monday, in the northern province of Aleppo. The two bishops are the most senior church leaders…-
Earthquake in Iran and Pakistan
Posted On 17 April 2013Earthquake hits Iran-Pakistan Border The CCA family received with great shock, anxiety and concern, the news of the second earthquake to hit Iran in less than a week, . This major earthquake described as the strongest to hit Iran in more than half a century flattened homes and offices Tuesday on… -
CCA General Secretary attends Mekong Mission Forum
Posted On 16 April 2013Mekong Mission Forum Phnom Penh, Cambodia 4-7 April 2013 The General Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, attended the Mekong Mission Forum (MMF) held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 4-7 April 2013. She appreciated and honored the invitation received from Rev. Dr. Traugott Farnbacher… -
Solidarity Visit to Bangladesh
Posted On 15 April 2013Ecumenical Solidarity Team Visit to Bangladesh 5-7 April 2013 The ecumenical family received with great concern and anguish, news about waves of violent attacks against religious minorities in Bangladesh that erupted after war crime tribunals sentenced several public figures for atrocities… -
Mr. Frans Tumiwa Passes Away
Posted On 05 April 2013A Tribute to Mr. Frans Tumiwa from Indonesia, former CCA Staff Member We regret to announce the death of Mr. Frans Tumiwa dear friend and former staff of the Christian Conference of Asia. On behalf of the CCA family we convey our deep sorrow and prayers to the bereaved family. In a condolence… -
Pastoral Letter to CCA Member Churches and Councils in Sri Lanka and India
Posted On 03 April 2013They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; so that nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. (Isaiah 2:4) April 3, 2013 To: CCA Member Churches and Council in Sri Lanka and India Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,… Payap University Archives
Posted On 01 April 2013Inauguration of the New office of the Payap University Archives on 27th March 2013 At Payap University, Sirindorn Building Chiang Mai Payap University (PYU) founded in 1974, by the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT), launched the opening of the new office of the Payap University Archives on 27th…-
e-letter from the CCA General Secretary
Posted On 30 March 201329 March 2013 Good Friday “Peace I leave with you” Dear Brothers and sisters in Christ, It is heartening and encouraging to learn that on His way to the cross, Jesus told his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts… -
Pastoral letter to Member Churches in Bangladesh
Posted On 27 March 201318 March 2013 To: CCA Member Churches and Council in Bangladesh 1. Bangladesh Baptist Fellowship 2. Bangladesh Baptist Church Sangha Church of Bangladesh Evangelical Christian Church National Council of Churches in Bangladesh Dear Friends in Bangladesh, Lenten greetings to you, We notice with… -
Asia Region Pre- WCC Assembly Meeting
Posted On 23 March 2013Asia Region Summit Bangkok Christian Guest House March 18 – 21, 2013 The Asia Region Pre-Assembly Meeting organized by the WCC at the Bangkok Christian Guest House from 18-21 March 2013, brought together about 50 participants representing the delegates of CCA member churches in Asia to the 10th… Striving Together in Love: Towards Common Action
Posted On 21 March 2013A Common Word to Common Action for Justice Solidarity and Collaboration in Asia, Generating the Needed Synergy Jakarta, Indonesia 26- 28 February 2013 “Love God, Love Neighbor, Love all Creation” The Conference of Christian and Muslim Leaders of Asia, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 26-28 February…-
World Water Day 22 March 2013: International year of Water Co-operation
Posted On 21 March 20132013 International year of Water Co-operation For the last 21 years, World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific… -
North East Asia Forum
Posted On 18 March 2013Annual Meeting of the North East Asia Forum To Fung Shan Retreat Center, Hong Kong 5 March 2012 For the last few years it has been the practice of the National Councils of Churches in North East Asia, to meet annually and share their experiences and challenges. CCA has been instrumental in… In Solidarity with Churches in Pakistan
Posted On 12 March 2013Where Might is NOT Always Right 12 March 2013 It is extremely painful to comfort people in distress specially in moments like these when their hearts are filled with sorrow and their minds are filled with the memories of pathetic scenes of destruction and desolation. Nevertheless, our thoughts and…International Women's Day 8th March 2013
Posted On 03 March 2013The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's/sister's blood cries out to me from the ground. Genesis 4:10 Hi friends, The Gender Justice Program Area (EGY) would like to share with you a Liturgy prepared by Very Rev. Pamela Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church Aotearoa for…-
Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Posted On 22 February 2013A Common Word to Common Action for Justice Jakarta, Indonesia 26- 28 February 2013 “The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the Federation of Asian Bishop’s Conferences (FABC) and the International Conference of Islamic Scholars (ICIS) will be holding a Conference of Christian and Muslim Leaders of… -
A Campaign with a difference
Posted On 15 February 2013'One Billion Rising: Campaign to end Violence against Women and Girls" ‘A huge feminist tsunami’ rose on 14 February 2013 in song and dance to direct the attention of the world to the increasing incidences of violence against women. Women in more than 190 countries around the world rose and took to… -
Together on a Spiritual Journey
Posted On 13 February 2013Together on a Spiritual Journey….. 13 02 2013 Dear Friends, We invite you to join us on a spiritual journey starting today….. Ash Wednesday Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert, where he endured temptation by Satan. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of this 40-day liturgical period of prayer… E-letter from the General Secretary
Posted On 10 February 2013E-letter February 8, 2013 Dear Friends, Belated New Year greetings to you. We have begun the year 2013 with our hope in God to accompany us and grant us courage and wisdom to work with churches in Asia and beyond in promoting life, peace and justice for all. We wish you a blessed year in your life…-
CCA mourns the passing away of Dr. Oh Jae Shik
Posted On 17 January 2013CCA regrets to announce the passing away of Dr. Oh Jae Shik on January 3rd 2013. Dr. Oh Jae Shik served the CCA as Executive Secretary for Urban Rural Mission (URM) in 1970-1979 and International Affairs in 1979-1981. CCA General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang said that the news…
Recent News
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Regional women’s consultation calls for transformative action to address gender-based violence and forced migration of women
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“If violence against women is a disease, we are now declared a pandemic," Yusmiati Vistamika Wangka challenges the feminisation of migration and violence against women
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Asian church women share harrowing instances of violence against women and stress for urgent action to ensure gender justice
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Cambodian churches commit to strengthen united witness and missional engagements through the revamped Kampuchea Christian Council
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Asian ecumenical women discuss intertwined crises of forced migration and gender-based violence
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CCA reaffirms commitment to upholding children’s rights on World Children’s Day 2024
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Asian Church women to deliberate on Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration
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Regional interfaith conference on faith-based engagements to reverse the HIV epidemic in Asia concludes with renewed commitment
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Mental health care of vulnerable individuals affected by HIV needs to be recognised and prioritised by faith communities, affirm experts from across Asia
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Cambodia’s dark history and lessons learned in combating HIV and AIDS analysed at interfaith conference in Phnom Penh
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Asian youth leaders share best practices and challenges on HIV at regional interfaith conference
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Asian interfaith leaders call for deeper community engagement in overcoming stigma and increased access to health care for those affected by HIV
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CCA-WCC regional interfaith conference gathers in Cambodia to chart a path to reverse the HIV epidemic in Asia
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CCA-WCC Interfaith Conference on ‘Reversing the HIV Epidemic in Asia: Faith-Based Engagements’ to begin in Cambodia
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CCA General Secretary extends greetings at 18th General Assembly of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI)
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Christian Conference of Asia supports Armenian church leaders’ appeal for restoration of human rights of the Armenian population in Artsakh
