News Releases
CCA Letter to UNFCC, Bangkok
Posted On 07 October 2009September 30, 2009 Mr. Yvo de Boer Executive Secretary UN Framework and Convention on Climate Change Dear Mr. de Boer, Greetings from the General Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), a regional organisation of churches representing 5 million Christians in more than 20 countries.…-
An Urgent Appeal
Posted On 30 September 2009A Letter from CCA No. 36/30 September 2009 An Urgent Appeal RE: Typhoon Ketsana (Philippine name: Typhoon Ondoy), its victims and the pastoral ministry of the Churches in Asia Dear Member Churches and Councils, Brothers and Sisters in Christ: It is with shock and sadness that we… -
Church groups speak up on politics
Posted On 26 September 2009Church groups speak up on politics KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — When the provocative cow's head protest took place last month, the Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM) was among the first to issue a statement of condemnation. When opposition aide Teoh Beng Hock died during a graft investigation in July,… -
Proceedings: Pre ICAAP Interfaith Forum and Skills Building Workshops
Posted On 28 August 2009Pre ICAAP Interfaith Conference and Skills Building Workshops "Empowering People, Strengthening Networks" Hotel Dhyana Pura Beach Resort, Jalan, Camplung Tanduk Seminyak, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia August 6-9, 2009 Schedule of Activities August 6 (Thursday) 0800 Arrival… -
World Environment Day 2009
Posted On 05 June 2009Christians Celebrating World Environment Day 2009 The United Nations General Assembly started celebrating World Environment Day in 1972, to coincide with the opening of the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment. Commemorated yearly on 5th of June, it is one of the principal events through… -
Christians Celebrating World Environment Day 2009
Posted On 05 June 2009The United Nations General Assembly started celebrating World Environment Day in 1972, to coincide with the opening of the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment. Commemorated yearly on 5th of June, it is one of the principal events through which the United Nations promotes worldwide… -
Program update for March and April
Posted On 24 April 2009Two recent International Conferences were jointly organized with the Christian Conference of Asia, the first one dealing with caste-based discrimination and exclusion of the Dalit people in India and other countries in South Asia; and the second was on the long-standing conflicts in Asia, with a… -
Solidarity Letter to Australian Sisters and Brothers
Posted On 11 February 200910 February 2009 National Council of Churches in Australia c/o Rev. John Henderson General Secretary Dear Sisters and Brothers in Australia - There are no words to express our grief with you, as you face terror and pain in this time of great tragedy. Witnessing your loss and tears, in silence and… -
Discussion Paper on "The Christian Conference of Asia's Pastoral Guidelines on HIV and AIDS"
Posted On 04 February 2009A Discussion Paper on The Christian Conference of Asia's Pastoral Guidelines on HIV and AIDS for CCA Member Churches and Council of Churches EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will urgently and seriously respond to the issues related to the rapidly spreading Human… -
[Update] Violence in Orissa, India
Posted On 17 September 2008Pray for India! To: Member Churches and Councils and Ecumenical Partners. Please Pray for India! The CCA has been following the news about religious violence in India during the past few weeks. The anti-Christian violence which started in Orissa last month has now spread to other parts of the… -
[Update] Violence in Orissa
Posted On 28 August 2008VIOLENCE IN ORISSA: AN APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY Situation: The murder of Swami Lakshmananda Saraswati and four other persons allegedly by Maoists on Saturday, 23rd August in Kondmal district of Orissa was shocking. The Church leaders across the country condemned such brutal act and appealed for… -
Blogger Buzz: Updates and Bug Fixes for August 14th
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Women's Capacity Enhancement - Training the Trainers Workshop - East Timor
Posted On 16 August 2008planned on 8th March to also to comommorate ‘International Women’s Day’- however due to political unrest in East Timor and curfew the workshop was dealyed. This workshop was facilitated by Women’s Ecuemnical Accompaniment for Vision…
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[Update] Statement of Commitment "Reclaiming Rights of Children Affected and Living w/ HIV&AIDS in Asia"
Posted On 11 July 2008Statement of Commitment "Reclaiming Rights of Children Affected and Living with HIV and AIDS in Asia" We, the members of interfaith community are challenged by the past interfaith activity organized by the Asian Interfaith Network (AINA) in Colombo, Sri Lanka in August 2007 to "Keep the Promise"… -
[Update] CCA Assembly 2010 "Art Compettition"
Posted On 20 June 2008Introduction Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is Asia's oldest ecumenical organization which draws its membership from nearly 100 churches and fifteen national councils from nineteen countries. It brings together from time to time participants from member churches and councils for seminars… -
[Update] Myanmar Update
Posted On 04 June 2008Christian Conference of Asia c/o Payap University Muang District, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand Tel: +66-53-243906, 243907 E-mail: [email protected] CCA Action Plan on Victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar A few days after the cyclone in Myanmar the Executive Staff of CCA met… -
Migrant Workers and Ecumenical Response: Asian Experience
Posted On 02 June 2008Sisters and brothers in Christ Ladies and Gentlemen Let me first extend to you warm greetings on behalf of Christian Conference of Asia (CCA). I thank the World Council of Churches for providing me this opportunity to be with you for this public hearing. I also thank the Middle East Council of… -
Message of Dr. Prawate Khid-arn to the Hindu Caucus on HIV/AIDS
Posted On 02 June 2008June1-2, 2008, Bangalore, India It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)[1] and the Asian Interfaith Network on HIV/AIDS (AINA) to express greetings to the Hindu Leaders Caucus on HIV/AIDS concern. My special thanks to His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankarjiu for… -
Southeast Asian consultation-dialogue on holistic mission
Posted On 10 April 2008CCA-FMU organized the Southeast Asian sub-regional consultation-dialogue on "Holistic Mission in the Context of Asian Plurality," at the UCCP Shalom Center in Manila, Philippines on March 24-29. It was hosted by the National Council of Churches in the Philippines and the United Church of Christ in… -
CCA Women's Voice
Posted On 28 March 2008CA WOMEN’S VOICE A newsletter of the EGY program March 2008 Editorial Dear Friend, Greetings from CCA- EGY. The month of March 2008 is very important as we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Resurrection of Christ is a symbol of God’s liberating…
Recent News
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CCA extends greetings to Ninth General Assembly of the Igreja Protestante Iha Timor Lorosa’e (IPTL)
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CCA expresses condolences to the families of Asian migrants died in the devastating fire in the Mangaf area in Kuwait
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Mar Thoma theological students conference reflects on good governance, integrity leadership and stewardship in parish ministry
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CCA and Senate of Serampore joint programme aims at training prospective church leaders in good governance and stewardship in pastoral ministry
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Asian Ecumenical Migrants Advocacy Network Consultation strategises Churches’ engagement with issues of migration and trafficking in persons
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Christian Conference of Asia condemns the brutal violence against Christians and churches in Sargodha, Pakistan
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Asian Theologians’ Summit CATS-X focuses on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity - Asian Ecumenical Response’
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Cambodian church leaders affirm commitment to strengthen ecclesial and ecumenical unity
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Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2024 will jointly be facilitated by CCA and WCC
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Ecumenical Youth Leadership Development Training in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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Asian churches observe Asia Sunday focused on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’
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CCA expresses condolences on the demise of Dr Helen M Hill, a well-known ecumenist, educator, and human rights defender
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Programme Committee sets new priorities and strategies for CCA’s programmes in the next quadrennium
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Programme committee reflects on relevance of CCA programmes amidst changing Asian situation and ecumenical landscapes in Asia
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New CCA Programme Committee begins its first meeting for setting priorities and strategic programme planning
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Servanthood, stewardship, and good governance key to strengthen ecumenical diakonia
