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CCM Youth Hands Over Protest Memo On Threats by Dr Terry Jones of Dove Outreach Center to US Embassy Officials in Kuala Lumpur
Posted On 08 September 2010KUALA LUMPUR, Wed, 8 Sept 2010: Representatives of the Youth Wing of the Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM Youth) handed a memorandum of protest to the United States Embassy today calling on the US government to stop a church in Florida from burning the Quran this 11 Sept 2010. The group of five…-
Thousands flee as Pakistan flood spread
Posted On 09 August 201006 August 2010 Dear Victor and Friends in Pakistan It is with shock and sadness we watched on television and read in the daily news papers the destruction and havoc caused to lives and property of hundreds of people in your country. Please be assured that we are praying for you and also making a… -
An Urgent Appeal for Peace and Reconciliation of Korea
Posted On 09 August 2010The 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 3-10, 2010. Among many items of business and issues, the Assembly adopted "An Urgent Appeal for Peace and Reconciliation of Korea." We are deeply concerned about the increased tensed situation on… -
A Letter from CCA - 4/8/10
Posted On 04 August 2010A Letter from CCA No. 24/4 August 2010 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, CCA Executive Staff Recruitment CCA invites applications for two executive positions: Associate General Secretary for Finance and Relationship Joint Executive Secretary for Ecumenical Formation, Gender… -
Ecumenical Lectures in July 2010
Posted On 30 July 2010CCA-FMU Joint Executive Secretary Hope S. Antone conducted a number of ecumenical lectures in July 2010. The Ecumenical Lecture Series is CCA’s initiative of reaching out to the theological institutions of its member churches and also a response to requests from the theological education… -
Uniting Church concerned about welfare of Rohingyas
Posted On 05 July 2010THE Uniting Church raised the plight of a Muslim minority group from Burma with Immigration Minister Chris Evans last month because of lengthy delays in processing their claims for asylum. After visiting some of the Rohingyas detained at Christmas Island, the church and the Coalition for Asylum-… -
Greetings to CCM Assembly
Posted On 02 July 2010Greetings shared by Rev. Dr. Rienzie Perera the Associate General Secretary of CCA at the 13th Triennial General Assembly of the Council of Churches of Malaysia held in Sibu from June 21-24, 2010. On behalf of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), and in my capacity as the Associate General… -
PHILIPPINE CHURCH LEADERS’ STATEMENT FOR JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE
Posted On 08 June 2010“Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 16:20, ESV We church leaders in the Philippines express our great shock and indignation at the act of terrorism perpetrated by the apartheid state of Israel on… -
CCA reaffirms commitment to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula
Posted On 07 June 2010The Christian Conference of Asia, the member churches and National Councils of Churches in Asia join the World Council of Churches in expressing deep concern over the precarious situation the people on the Korean peninsula are facing, getting more serious by the day. The sinking of the navy ship… -
The World Environment Day Message
Posted On 04 June 2010Statement prepared by Rev. Freddy De Alwis on behalf of Christian Conference of Asia / JID Focus The world environment day is commemorated on 05th June every year and I would like to draw your attention to this important day with the introduction I wrote in 2009. My intention this year is to focus… -
Activists Convene in NY to Dream a World Without Empire
Posted On 10 May 2010By Michael Camacho Ecumenical Press Reporter Tue, Apr. 27 2010 11:30 AM Do modern day empires exist? A group of Global South activists seems to think so. Philippines-based interfaith movement Peace for Life (PfL) has been challenging modern day empires, state terrorism, and militarized… -
Asian Ecumenical Course 2010
Posted On 30 April 2010During the 13th CCA General Assembly, a region-wide Asian Ecumenical Course was organized in Malaysia on 9-22 April 2010. A total of 21 participants completed the course, 11 of whom were women. Part of the AEC was done at the Seminari Theoloji Malaysia in Seremban where the group heard inputs and… -
Stop Israeli Army’s incursion into Beit Sahour’s Peace Park
Posted On 25 February 201025 February Mr. Ehud Barak Minister of Defense 37 Kaplan Street Hakirya, Tel Aviv 61909 Israel Dear Mr. Barak: Re: Stop Israeli Army’s incursion into Beit Sahour’s Peace Park The Christian Conference of Asia, its Member Churches and Councils, join me in supporting the people of Beit Sahour as they… -
CCA condemns illegal arrest of community health workers in the Philippines
Posted On 18 February 201016th February 2010 Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President of the Republic Malacanang Palace JP Laurel Street, San Miguel Manila, Philippines Your Excellency: Following our letter of 10th February 2010, the Member Churches and Member Councils of the Christian Conference of Asia in nineteen… -
Ecumenical peace group wants peace agenda from 2010 hopefuls
Posted On 16 February 2010Philippine elections have been more of pomposity than platforms. But a church-based peace movement wants to see the issue of peace talks with the insurgents be taken seriously by the candidates. This movement called Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP), which held its first national assembly… -
URGENT!
Posted On 15 January 2010Dear Churches and Ecumenical Partners: The year 2010 began with another catastrophe in human history. A 7.0 magnitude quake struck Haiti last Tuesday (January 12, 2010) shattering buildings and forever changing lives. While authorities still do not know the extent of the damage, it is estimated… -
International church body asks gov't to take swift action
Posted On 15 January 2010MalaysiaKini: Jan 15, 10 8:06am The World Council of Churches has called on the Malaysian government to take immediate action to end attacks on churches sparked by a row on the use of the word 'Allah'.The WCC said in a letter to Malaysian churches: "we hope that immediate measures will be taken… -
Global Ecumenical Network on Migration
Posted On 08 January 2010Global Ecumenical Network on Migration (GEM) and European Churches’ Response to Migration 24 – 28 November 2009 Budapest, Hungary Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe World Council of Churches Introduction Migration is not merely a reality today but a challenge to the whole world. Research… -
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…
Recent News
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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
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Ecumenical Youth Programme in Indonesia focuses on Eco-Justice and Care for Creation
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Diakonia and Sustainable Development training draws resources and experiences from diverse Asian experiences and theological reflections
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Ecumenical diakonia should be instrumental in developing a coordinated strategy to alleviate sufferings of vulnerable people, says CCA General Secretary
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Asia regional training on ecumenical diakonia and sustainable development commences in Indonesia
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CCA extends congratulations to Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) on golden jubilee
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CCA urges observance of Asia Sunday -2024 on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us With Joy and Peace’
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CCA Consultation calls for faith communities to intensify voices of PLHIV, advocate for awareness and acceptance
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Representatives of HIV-positive networks, churches, and FBOs dialogue on advancing inclusion in communities
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Asian churches challenged to inspire and achieve shared vision of “zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths”
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CCA offers prayers and extends condolences over the loss of lives in Taiwan’s earthquake
