News Releases
Celebrating International Women's Day
Posted On 11 March 20088 March 2008 'Renewing our Pledge to Promote Gender Justice and Overcome Violence against Women in Asia' Dear Fellow-pilgrims of Peace, Greetings from Christian Conference of Asia. As you know on 8th March we commemorate International Women's Day (IWD). The celebration started as a political…-
Celebrating International Women's Day
Posted On 06 March 2008Renewing our Pledge to Promote Gender Justice and Overcome Violence against Women in Asia' Dear Fellow-pilgrims of Peace, Greetings from Christian Conference of Asia. As you know on 8th March we commemorate International Women's Day (IWD). The celebration started as a political event to… -
Pray for Peace in Orissa
Posted On 30 January 2008January 24, 2008 To All Member Churches and Member Council of CCA. With this letter I'm calling the member churches of Christian Conference of Asia to work, hope and pray in solidarity with those suffering from the very tragic Orissa Communal violence in India. Churches, houses, shops, and food… -
Christmas Greetings 2007
Posted On 13 December 2007"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those with whom he is pleased” [Lk. 2:14] On this joyous occasion of the sweet remembrance of Lord Jesus who brought Light to the world, I wish you all a merry Christmas and bright and happy New Year full of new aspirations to fulfill the mission… -
IIPC FINAL STATEMENT
Posted On 21 August 2007Submitted to the ICAAP Conference 19 August 2007, Colombo Sri Lanka Representing the major religions of Asia, we were participants at the International Interfaith Pre-ICAAP Conference, organized by Asian Interfaith Network on AIDS (AINA), Christian Conference of Asia and the World Council of… -
4th School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation, SELF 2007
Posted On 20 July 2007Dear Friends, This is my pleasure to share with you that the 4th School for Ecumenical Leadership Formation, SELF 2007 is now opened to the applicants. SELF is an alternate year program, which aims to bring young people a deep understanding about ecumenism and the issues of our society. This year,… -
Statement of North East Asia Peace Consultation, NEAPC 2007
Posted On 13 July 2007For building peace in North East Asia under current situation of people’s suffering, we have joined in NEAPC 2007 with specific focus on “de-militarization” at Methodist Retreat Center, Taipei, Taiwan on May 16-22, 2007 jointly organized by Christian Conference of Asia-Youth, Ecumenical Youth… -
Solidarity Letters to Health Ministry, Thailand
Posted On 04 May 2007Dr.Mongkol Na Songkla, Minister Ministry of Public Health Tivanont Rd., T. Talatkwan A.Muang, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand Dear Dr.Mongkol Na Songkla, Greetings from Christian Conference of Asia, Chiang Mai! The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) founded in 1957 is a regional ecumenical organization… -
An Easter Message 2007
Posted On 01 April 2007"'Why are you looking among the dead for one who is alive? He is not here; he has been raised. Remember what he said to you while he was in Galilee. The Son of Man must be handed over to sinful men, be crucified, and three days later rise to life.'" (Luke 24:5b-7) At a time of so much turmoil,… -
After 50th Anniversary - Quo Vadis, CCA?
Posted On 14 March 2007Medan, Indonesia 10 March 2007 On 9 March 2007, the last day of the two-day General Committee meeting of the Christian Conference of Asia held at Medan, Indonesia, members were united in expressing gratefulness to the Indonesian churches for their generous hospitality and their very able and… -
Greetings of the CCA General Secretary to the 50th Anniversary Worship and Celebration with President of the Republic of Indonesia
Posted On 12 March 2007Greetings of the CCA General Secretary to the 50th Anniversary Worship and Celebration with President of the Republic of Indonesia March 7, 2007, Medan,Indonesia His Excellency the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia His Excellency the Governor of North Sumatra Region… -
Welcome Message of the CCA General Secretaryat the opening of the 50th Anniversary International Symposium
Posted On 12 March 2007Welcome Message of the CCA General Secretaryat the opening of the 50th Anniversary International Symposium: Journeying together as communities of peace for allof the Christian Conference of Asia 4-7 March 2007, Parapat, Indonesia Sisters and brothers in Christ, Amazing! We are now in Parapat. This… -
Reflection for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Posted On 21 February 2007Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Lent comes from an old English word for spring, which corresponds with the season of Lent. In the Christian calendar Lent means the 40-day period of preparation leading to Easter (the day of Christ's resurrection). These 40 days do not include Sundays, which… -
Church leaders call on Novartis to drop legal case in India
Posted On 15 February 2007“People, not profits, must be at the center of patent law for medicines,” states Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Tutu is referring to the court case being brought by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis against the Indian government to challenge its patent law. Many civil society campaigners are… -
Letter from 10th HR Training
Posted On 27 November 2006Dear friends in Christ, We the participants of the Christian Conference of Asia [CCA] 10th Annual Human Rights Training respectfully wish to draw to your attention the serious situation that we have observed in terms of human trafficking in many parts of Asia, particularly in Mekong region. Human… -
Message on the Killing of Bishop Alberto Ramento
Posted On 07 October 2006We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the shocking death of Bishop Alberto Ramento. We mourn for him and for the current situation in the Philippines. On behalf of the member churches and councils of Christian Conference of Asia, we send our profound condolences to the family of Bishop… -
Message for World Youth Day 2006
Posted On 19 August 2006Let us act together for Peace! Do you know, at this moment, how many people are living with fear? How many of us are worried about tomorrow? How many of us don’t know where to go? How many of us have no hopes at all? How about you? My dear young people, what is your next step? In early of 2006,… -
Challenges and Issues for Indochina Mission Work
Posted On 15 August 2006Part of the concern of CCA-FMU is the growing mission expansion in Asia that is carried out not only by Western mission organizations but also by various Asian mission bodies. In order to situate mission work in the overall ecumenical movement in Asia, CCA-FMU staff has tried to make linkages with… -
A Word on the Relocation to Chiang Mai
Posted On 10 August 2006My apologies for the long silence. The relocation to Chiang Mai in early July kept all the executive staff and support staff very busy -- e.g. setting up our temporary office at Payap University, renovating the office, unpacking our boxes of books and files, settling down as families, getting the… -
CCA relocates to Chiang Mai, Thailand
Posted On 07 July 2006As of 7th July, the third shipment of office things was done by a moving company, marking another step of the journey of relocation of the headquarters of the Christian Conference of Asia to Chiang Mai, Thailand. During this time of transition, our temporary office will be the following: Christian…
Recent News
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CCA to hold Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference in November 2025
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CCA urges all sides in Nepal to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue for resolution of ongoing crisis
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Young peace activists gather at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai to prepare as Ambassadors of Peace in Asia
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CCA’s interfaith peacebuilding training for prospective young Asian peace activists to begin
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CCA mourns the passing of Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President
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CCA workshop facilitators remind pastoral ministry candidates to be leaders with integrity and guardians of good governance
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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
