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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…
Capacity-building training on HIV in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Posted On 05 March 2024Vientiane, Lao PDR: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) conducted a national capacity-building training on HIV in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic from 27–29 February 2024. The CCA programme was jointly organised with the CCA’s only member church in the country, the Lao Evangelical…
Training in Theological Affirmation on Good Governance and Transperency
Posted On 23 February 2024Dili, Timor Leste: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), along with its member church in Timor Leste, the Igreja Protestante iha Timor Lorosa’e (IPTL), jointly organised a national-level training programme on ‘Christian Theology on Good Governance and Transparency’. The training programme, which…
South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ begins in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Posted On 24 January 2024Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) South Asia Sub-Regional Training on ‘Building Ecumenical Advocacy Networks for Combating HIV and AIDS’ was opened this afternoon in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The sub-regional training, being held from 24–26 January 2024, brought together over…
CCA Executive Committee expresses concern over escalating conflicts and violence across Asia
Posted On 19 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia expressed deep concern over the escalating conflicts and violence across Asia, emphasising the urgent need for peace and security. The Statement highlighted the detrimental impacts of religious and ethnic conflicts,…
CCA Executive Committee appoints new advisory committees for next quinquennium
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), which met for the first time after the General Assembly in Kottayam, made key decisions in appointing various advisory Committees and sub-Committees. Advisory bodies such as the Programme Committee, Finance…
Executive Committee adopts CCA’s strategic programme directions
Posted On 18 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) assessed its current programme structure and resolved to maintain the existing programme directions, along with incorporating additional thematic focuses in response to emerging Asian contexts until the 16th CCA…
General Secretary’s Report to Executive Committee highlights pressing challenges and future of Asian ecumenical movement
Posted On 17 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: In a comprehensive Report to the Executive Committee, the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia Dr Mathews George Chunakara presented pressing economic, social, and geopolitical challenges in Asia, and also posed questions about the future of the ecumenical…
First meeting of newly elected CCA Executive Committee commences in Chiang Mai
Posted On 17 January 2024Chiang Mai, Thailand: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is now underway at the CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The 15th General Assembly of the CCA, held from 27 September to 4 October 2023 in Kottayam, India, elected…
Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS–X) in 2024 will focus on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity – Asian Ecumenical Responses’
Posted On 20 December 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Advisory Group of the Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS) met online and decided to hold the CATS–X in 2024 on the theme ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity – Asian Ecumenical Responses’. The CATS–X, scheduled from 24 to 29 October 2024, in Kuala Lumpur…
CCA extends congratulatory greetings on the occasion of the episcopal consecration in Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
Posted On 02 December 2023Thiruvalla, India: The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church has consecrated three priests who were selected for the bishopric and raised to the episcopal rank at a solemn ceremony on 2 December 2023, at the headquarters of the church in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India. His Beatitude Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma…
Blending local and global ecumenism in Asia
Posted On 02 November 2023Feature article by Claus Grue, WCC Communications. After being postponed twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) finally got underway in late September and early October 2023 in Kottayam, India. Under the theme "God, renew us in…
General Assembly concludes with Worship and Holy Eucharistic Service in a vibrant ecumenical atmosphere of quest for unity and common witness
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) ended on 3 October 2023 with a closing worship service and Holy Eucharist celebration held at the Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church. More than 500 participants of the Assembly and the members of the Assembly Host…
General Assembly elects new Executive Committee and Officers for next quinquennium
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: Three new Officers and a 17-member Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia for the next quinquennium were elected unanimously on the fifth day of the 15th General Assembly. Bishop Reuel Norman Marigza (Moderator), Dr (Ms) Anna Alisha Mathew Simon (Vice Moderator),…
CCA Assembly adopts statements on ecumenical responses to emerging concerns and issues
Posted On 03 October 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia discussed a wide range of emerging concerns and issues and adopted statements such as ‘Against Increasing Militarisation in Asia’, ‘Australia’s First Peoples Voice’, ‘Exploitative Extraction of Natural Resources leading…
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
