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PALESTINIAN CHRISTIANS CALL TO END THE OCCUPATION
Posted On 16 December 2009The call, issued at a 11 December meeting in Bethlehem by a group of Palestinian Christians representing churches and church-related organizations,, comes at a time when many Palestinians believe they have reached a dead end. It raises questions to the international community, political leaders in…-
The Indigenous Peoples’ Declaration
Posted On 26 November 2009Asia-Pacific Indigenous Peoples’ Hearing on Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology The Indigenous Peoples’ Declaration We, Indigenous Peoples and church-based workers and organisations from Australia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand, have gathered together in Chiang Mai, Thailand… -
The Youth Declaration
Posted On 26 November 2009Asia-Pacific Youth Hearing on Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology The Youth Declaration We, the young people of Asia and the Pacific, representing an overwhelming majority in our respective countries, guided by our diverse faiths, confronted by common issues of poverty, wealth, and ecology, have gathered… -
The Women’s Loy Pai Statement
Posted On 26 November 2009Asia-Pacific Women’s Hearing on Poverty, Wealth and Ecology The Women’s Loy Pai Statement Preamble: Loy Pai As women of faith from Asia and the Pacific, accompanied by sisters from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Europe, we have gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand between 02… -
Chiang Mai Declaration
Posted On 10 November 2009WCC-CCA-PCC AGAPE Consultation on Poverty, Wealth and Ecology in Asia and the Pacific Chiang Mai Declaration Preamble 1. We, people of faith and church leaders from Asia and the Oceania, with the accompaniment of our sisters and brothers from other continents, have gathered In Chiang Mai, Thailand… -
On the AGAPE Consultation on Poverty, Wealth and Economy
Posted On 10 November 2009November 2-6, 2009 Forced by extreme poverty, political repression and ecological destruction, people migrate to developing countries like Thailand. An estimated 2 million migrant workers are in Thailand. Migrant workers are the most vulnerable to human trafficking and exploitation. The ‘… -
Announcement from NCC Bangladesh
Posted On 09 November 2009To All Concerned, Ecumenical Greetings from the National Council of Churches, Bangladesh [NCCB]! We are pleased to inform you that by the Grace of the Lord we have successfully completed the 58th Annual General Meeting of the NCCB dated 31 October, 2009. Thank you for your prayer and cooperation… -
TSUEN WAN COMMUNIQUE
Posted On 26 October 2009International Consultation on Peace, Reconciliation and Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Towards an Ecumenical Vision beyond the Tozanso Process TSUEN WAN COMMUNIQUE 1. One hundred and thirty-seven church leaders from across the world have today recommitted the ecumenical community to the… -
CCA prays for peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka
Posted On 14 October 200912 October 2009 The Rev. Dr. Jayasiri Peiris General Secretary National Christian Council of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Dear Dr. Peiris: At the just-concluded meeting of the General Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia, in which you are in attendance, concerns were raised about the… -
CCA calls for support for people displaced by continuing violence in Pakistan
Posted On 14 October 200912 October 2009 Mr. Victor Azariah General Secretary National Council of Churches in Pakistan P.O. Box 357 Lahore 54000, Pakistan Dear Mr. Azariah: In the just-concluded Meeting of the General Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia, concerns have been raised on the continuing violence in… -
CCA Statement on Climate Change
Posted On 07 October 2009ASIA AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE The occurrence of natural disasters around the world in the last few decades has caused significant human and economic losses with worsening trends quantitatively and qualitatively. In 2008, there were 354 natural disasters that killed 235,000 people and… -
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…
Recent News
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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
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CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
