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Ecumenical Youth Programme in Indonesia focuses on Eco-Justice and Care for Creation
Posted On 01 May 2024Siantar, Indonesia: An ecumenical youth training programme organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) with the participation of CCA member churches in the North Sumatra region in collaboration with the youth desk of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (CCI) focused on the theme eco-…
Diakonia and Sustainable Development training draws resources and experiences from diverse Asian experiences and theological reflections
Posted On 01 May 2024Medan, Indonesia: On the second day of the Asia regional training programme on ‘Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development’ held in Medan, in the North Sumatra region, Indonesia, reflections and discussions were centred on approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and theological…
Ecumenical diakonia should be instrumental in developing a coordinated strategy to alleviate sufferings of vulnerable people, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 30 April 2024Medan, Indonesia: In a thematic address delivered at the opening session of the Asia Regional Training Programme on ‘Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development', the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) Dr Mathews George Chunakara stated, “Ecumenical diakonia should be…
Asia regional training on ecumenical diakonia and sustainable development commences in Indonesia
Posted On 29 April 2024Medan, Indonesia: An Asia regional training programme for second-line leaders on ‘Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development’ began in Medan, in the North Sumatra region, Indonesia. The training is being held from 29 April to 2 May 2024. About forty participants, mostly those in the second-…
CCA extends congratulations to Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) on golden jubilee
Posted On 28 April 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) Dr Mathews George Chunakara extended greetings and congratulations to the Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) on the occasion of its golden jubilee celebration held on Saturday, 27 April 2024…
CCA urges observance of Asia Sunday -2024 on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us With Joy and Peace’
Posted On 22 April 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asia Sunday of 2024 will be observed on 12 May 2024 on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’. Asia Sunday is annually observed on the Sunday before Pentecost, which in 2024 falls on 12 May. In the context of the worsening human rights situation and…
CCA Consultation calls for faith communities to intensify voices of PLHIV, advocate for awareness and acceptance
Posted On 09 April 2024Bangkok, Thailand: Church workers, healthcare workers, social activists, representatives of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV) networks, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) discussed community-led strategies for effective responses to combat HIV and AIDS in Asia. The three-day regional…
Representatives of HIV-positive networks, churches, and FBOs dialogue on advancing inclusion in communities
Posted On 06 April 2024Bangkok, Thailand: Representatives of churches and faith-based organisations from across Asia continued intensive discussions and conversations on the second day of the Regional Consultation of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) on how to broaden inclusion in communities towards addressing the…
Asian churches challenged to inspire and achieve shared vision of “zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths”
Posted On 06 April 2024Bangkok, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Let Communities Lead: Faith Perspectives on HIV Response’ began on 5 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand brought together leaders and representatives of churches, ecumenical councils, and healthcare advocacy…
CCA offers prayers and extends condolences over the loss of lives in Taiwan’s earthquake
Posted On 04 April 2024Chiang Mai: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, offered prayers, and extended condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck just off the coast of Hualien in Taiwan on Wednesday, 3 April 2024, in…
CCA ATCHAA Consultation to focus on strengthening role of church and community in Asia’s HIV and AIDS response
Posted On 01 April 2024Bangkok, Thailand: Maximising the strengths of church and community in the Asian HIV and AIDS response, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise a regional Consultation on ‘Let Communities Lead: Faith Perspectives to HIV Response’ from 5–7 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The three-…
CCA invites applications for staff position vacancies
Posted On 12 March 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications from suitable candidates for the following vacant positions at the headquarters of the CCA: Communications Coordinator Advocacy Coordinator for ATCHAA (Action Together to Combat HIV and AIDS in Asia) Programme…
CCA Statement on International Women's Day–2024
Posted On 07 March 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, released a statement on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD)–2024. Acknowledging that commendable strides had been made by the CCA's member constituencies towards gender…
Capacity-building training on HIV in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Posted On 05 March 2024Vientiane, Lao PDR: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) conducted a national capacity-building training on HIV in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic from 27–29 February 2024. The CCA programme was jointly organised with the CCA’s only member church in the country, the Lao Evangelical…
Training in Theological Affirmation on Good Governance and Transperency
Posted On 23 February 2024Dili, Timor Leste: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), along with its member church in Timor Leste, the Igreja Protestante iha Timor Lorosa’e (IPTL), jointly organised a national-level training programme on ‘Christian Theology on Good Governance and Transparency’. The training programme, which…
South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ begins in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posted On 24 January 2024Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ was opened this afternoon in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The sub-regional training, being held from 24–26 January 2024, brought together over…
CCA Executive Committee expresses concern over escalating conflicts and violence across Asia
Posted On 19 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia expressed deep concern over the escalating conflicts and violence across Asia, emphasising the urgent need for peace and security. The Statement highlighted the detrimental impacts of religious and ethnic conflicts,…
CCA Executive Committee appoints new advisory committees for next quinquennium
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), which met for the first time after the General Assembly in Kottayam, made key decisions in appointing various advisory Committees and sub-Committees. Advisory bodies such as the Programme Committee, Finance…
Executive Committee adopts CCA’s strategic programme directions
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) assessed its current programme structure and resolved to maintain the existing programme directions, along with incorporating additional thematic focuses in response to emerging Asian contexts until the 16th CCA…
General Secretary’s Report to Executive Committee highlights pressing challenges and future of Asian ecumenical movement
Posted On 17 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: In a comprehensive Report to the Executive Committee, the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia Dr Mathews George Chunakara presented pressing economic, social, and geopolitical challenges in Asia, and also posed questions about the future of the ecumenical…
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CCA expresses deep sorrow over Myanmar earthquake, calls for prayers and solidarity
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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
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In India, WCC general secretary visits church work on education and sustainable agriculture, leads Bible studies
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CCA mourns the passing of Harold Williams, former Communications Secretary
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WCC general secretary addresses 130th Maramon Convention
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CCA reaffirms commitment to human rights advocacy on Human Rights Day 2024
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CCA urges interim government of Bangladesh to protect religious minorities amidst rising attacks
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CCA urges churches on International Day of Persons with Disabilities to amplify call for greater disability inclusion
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International conference calls for global action to address worsening humanitarian crisis and the prospects for peace with justice in Myanmar
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CCA observes World AIDS Day 2024 with renewed call to ‘Take the Rights Path’
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Asia regional consultation addresses strengthened focus on children's rights and healthcare access
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Asia regional consultation focusing on children and teens affected by HIV set to begin
