News Releases
‘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… -
International Day of Peace Peace Initiatives
Posted On 21 September 2012Global Call for Ceasefire and Non-Violence Every single minute of the day, news papers and newscasts round the world report violence, war and conflict. What is shocking is such violence has a heavy toll on human life, property and the environment. In most cases these… "Christians, the Friends of the Least”
Posted On 21 September 201297th General Assembly in Somang Church, Seoul September 17th to 21st, 2012 The Presbyterian Church of Korea is currently holding its 97th General Assembly in Somang Church, Seoul, from September 17th to 21st, 2012 with the theme: “Christians, the Friends of the Least,” which is inspired by…-
Eve of the International Day of Peace 2012
Posted On 20 September 2012Thinking Peace ...... Let us not use bombs and guns to overcome the world. Let us use love and compassion. Peace begins with a smile. Let us radiate the peace of God and so light His light and extinguish in the world and in the hearts of all men, all hatred and love for power. Today, if we… -
Nurturing a New Generation of Asian Women Theologians Trinity Theological College, Singapore
Posted On 07 September 20123-6 September, 2012 A workshop on Nurturing a New Generation of Asian Women Theologians brought together nine Asian Women Theologians from China, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to discuss and reflect on the theme “The Role of Women in the Asian Church: Perspectives from a new… -
“Called to Prophesy, Reconcile, and Heal: Creating Sanctuaries of Life for All”
Posted On 01 September 2012Statement of the Asian Church Leaders Theological Consultation Hsinchu, Taiwan, 22 – 26 August, 2012 Christian Conference of Asia Preamble We, a group of 60 Asian Church leaders, representing member churches and councils of the Christian Conference of Asia and other ecumenical and fraternal… -
Tribute to Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-Hsi SJ, Bishop Emeritus of Kaohsiung in Taiwan
Posted On 28 August 201223 August 2012 We mourn the sad demise of Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-Hsi SJ, Bishop Emeritus of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, at the age of 88, after a prolonged battle with cancer. We understand that Cardinal Paul, who was appointed as the first Cardinal in Taiwan in 1998 by Pope John Paul II, focused on… -
Asian Church Leaders Theological Consultation; General Committee meetings and Thanksgiving Service
Posted On 28 August 2012The CCA General Committee and Executive Committee Meetings are being held at Hsinchu city, Taipei, Taiwan from the 18-22 August 2012. Hsinchu (which translates as "New Bamboo") is situated on Taiwan's west coast. On-island, it is known as "the Windy City". and is a little over an hour's drive… -
Letter of Solidarity to the CCA Member Churches in Pakistan
Posted On 25 August 2012To The Member Churches and National Council of Churches in Pakistan Greetings of Peace! It is with great shock and disbelief that we received the news about Rimsha, a Christian girl with Down syndrome, in Pakistan, who may be punished by death after she was seen holding burning pages of the… -
The National Council of Churches in India Calls the Nation at large
Posted On 22 August 2012August 19th 2012, Nagpur, India. The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) the apex body of the 30 Protestant and Orthodox Churches and representing 13 million people expresses its deep concern over the mass exodus of the North East Indians (NEI) on unwarranted, inflammatory, sedative and… -
"Towards Sustainable Peace, Security and Reconciliation in Myanmar ; Church's participation
Posted On 12 August 2012A JID Consultation on the topic “Towards Sustainable Peace, Security and Reconciliation in Myanmar: Church’s participation” will be held from 2-6 August 2012 at Yangon, Myanmar. This will be conducted jointly by the CCA, WCC and the Myanmar Council of Churches. Asian Church Leaders Theological… -
CCA Member Churches and Council in the Philippines
Posted On 08 August 2012To: CCA Member Churches and Council in the Philippines Dear Friends, Our heart goes out to you in prayer and anguish as we hear and see reports of severe flooding in Manila and surrounding areas. It is of great concern that 780,000 people have been displaced and have fled their homes as… -
Olympics and Religion - the sixth circle?
Posted On 05 August 2012Has the Olympics fever brought on a spiritual angle also? So it may seem from two news items reported by Ecumenical News International (ENI) over last week. Read on…. Living together in the spirit of the Olympic Games As the…
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An unusual gathering of four former General-Secretaries
Posted On 04 July 2012An unusual gathering of four former General-Secretaries, two former CCA ‘shakers,’ and the former Executive Director of The Association For Theological Education in South East Asia - ATESEA] took place over lunch in Seoul, South Korea, on July 4, 2012. Ahn Jae Woong kindly hosted the lunch and…
22 August 2012 CCA Celebrates Ecumenical Thanksgiving service on the 55th Anniversary with Churches in Taiwan…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
