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Ecumenical Youth Leadership Development Training in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Posted On 18 May 2024The ecumenical youth leadership development training programme organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), together with the Lao Evangelical Church, in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) facilitated the human potential enhancement training of forty young Christians across the…
Asian churches observe Asia Sunday focused on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’
Posted On 13 May 2024Chiang Mai: The member churches and councils of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) observed the Asia Sunday - 2024 on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’. Asia Sunday is annually observed normally on the Sunday preceding the Pentecost, and coincides with the anniversary…
CCA expresses condolences on the demise of Dr Helen M Hill, a well-known ecumenist, educator, and human rights defender
Posted On 07 May 2024Dr Helen M Hill, a well-known ecumenist, educator, and human rights defender from Australia passed away in Melbourne on Monday 7 May 2024. She was 79 years old. Through her academic career and ecumenical enabler training programmes facilitation, Dr Hill was instrumental in developing the…
Programme Committee sets new priorities and strategies for CCA’s programmes in the next quadrennium
Posted On 05 May 2024Medan, Indonesia: Through study-reflection sessions, focus group working sessions, and in-depth discussions at plenary sessions the newly constituted Programme Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) in its three days of proceedings has identified and prioritised programme areas and…
Programme committee reflects on relevance of CCA programmes amidst changing Asian situation and ecumenical landscapes in Asia
Posted On 04 May 2024The relevance of Christian Conference of Asia’s programmes in the context of Asia’s societies, economies and geopolitics and of the changing ecumenical landscape was reflected by the CCA programme committee. Based on an analytical presentation by the General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara…
New CCA Programme Committee begins its first meeting for setting priorities and strategic programme planning
Posted On 03 May 2024Medan, Indonesia: The first meeting of the newly constituted Programme Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) was opened in a solemn inaugural session organised according to the traditional Batak welcome ceremony arranged at the Universitas HKBP Nommensen in Medan, Indonesia. The…
Servanthood, stewardship, and good governance key to strengthen ecumenical diakonia
Posted On 02 May 2024Medan, Indonesia: The importance of servant leadership, good governance, and stewardship as well as network-building and collaboration as key factors in enhancing the diakonal mission of Asian churches was emphasised on the third day of the ongoing Asia regional training programme on 'Ecumenical…
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…
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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
