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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… -
CCA mourns the passing away of Rev. Dr. Toshitsugu Arai
Posted On 17 January 2013It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of Rev. Dr. Toshitsugu Arai, former Associate General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), at 8:45 a.m. on January 16th due to pneumonia. He was Executive Secretary for Education, based in Singapore from 1976 to 1981. … -
Message from the Inter-religious Conference on Nuclear Issues, Fukushima, December 4-7, 2012
Posted On 22 December 2012No to Nuclear Power Faith Declaration from Fukushima 2012 The Inter-religious Conference on Nuclear Issues held in Aizu-Wakamatsu and Iwaki, Fukushima, from December 4 to 7, 2012, gathered 87 participants from Japan, Okinawa, South…
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E-letter from CCA General Secretary
Posted On 22 December 2012December 12, 2012 Dear sisters and brothers, Warm advent greetings from CCA office in Chiang Mai. Many people welcome this day of December 12, 2012 also known as 121212, with mixed feelings. Some considered this day as a special day, and therefore scheduled their special events, such as marriage… -
Christmas Message 2012
Posted On 22 December 201222 December 2012 Christmas Message From: Rev. Rex R B. Reyes, Jr., Member, CCA Presidium To: Member Churches and Councils, Members of the General Committee, Members of the PAC, and Ecumenical Partners Dear brothers and sisters, Christianity which began in Asia remains a… -
Anti-Nuclear Campaign
Posted On 14 December 2012Voices from Fukushima: Say No to Nuclear Power An Inter-religious conference on Nuclear Issues was held in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan on December 4-7, 2012 organized by the National Christian Council (NCC) in Japan in collaboration with other religious organizations in Japan. It was attended by 87… -
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…
Recent News
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CCA mourns the passing of Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President
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South Asian Theological Students Gather in Colombo to Discuss Good Governance, Integrity Leadership, and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
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CCA General Secretary calls prospective church and ecumenical leaders trained at AEI-2025 to embrace diversity and nurture inclusivity
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International consultation urges churches to lead advocacy against human trafficking, forced migration, and cybercrimes in Asia
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Experts highlight critical role of Faith-Based Organisations in combatting human trafficking and cybercrime at CCA’s international consultation
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“Combatting human trafficking and cybercrimes in Asia should be an urgent priority”, speakers of CCA’s international consultation affirm
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CCA releases a volume on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
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Churches in Timor-Leste commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Nicene Creed in an ecumenical celebration
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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
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Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
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CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
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Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
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CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
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CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
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The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
