Christian Conference of Asia

On World AIDS Day, CCA Strengthens Advocacy Capacities of Ecumenical Youth from the Philippines

Posted on 5 December 2022

Participants of ‘Strengthening the Voices of the Youth in the Philippines for HIV Advocacy’–2022 Cebu, Philippines: On the occasion of World AIDS Day, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) in collaboration with the Philippine Ecumenical Youth Council (KKKP) and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), organised a national conference with representatives of […]

 

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15th General Assembly of CCA to be held in Kottayam, a historic city in southern Indian state of Kerala in 2023

Posted on 4 December 2022

CCA Executive Committee Meeting–2022 Chiang Mai: Kottayam, a historic city in the southern Indian state of Kerala has been chosen as the venue for the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), scheduled to take place from 27 September to 4 October 2023. About 500 participants from across Asia are expected to […]

 

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Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)–2022

Posted on 3 December 2022

Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world The full text of the CCA’s Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)–2022 can be found below:

 

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CCA gathers Asian theological educators to revisit Good Governance and Integrity Leadership

Posted on 28 November 2022

Participants of Asia regional consultation on ‘Towards Theological Education on Good Governance and Integrity Leadership’ in Chaing Mai Chiang Mai, Thailand: An Asia regional consultation on ‘Towards Theological Education on Good Governance and Integrity Leadership,’ organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), began today, 28 November 2022, at the CCA headquarters at the...

 

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CCA General Secretary discusses issues of mutual concerns with church and ecumenical leaders in the Philippines

Posted on 25 November 2022

Photo:1; CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara with the leaders of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines: from left, Bishop Rex R.B Reyes, Most Rev. Henry Brent Alawas, Primate of the ECP, Attorney Floyd Lalwet, Arceli P. Bele (CCA), and Rev. Fr. Ritchie Masegman. Photo:2; With leaders of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines: […]

 

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CCA calls on Asian churches to unite in ending violence against women and girls

Posted on 25 November 2022

UNITE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls Chiang Mai: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marked annually on 25 November. CCA urged its member churches and councils, as well as all people of conscience, to be united in ending […]

 

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South Asia women’s consultation focuses on strengthening ecumenical advocacy on combating violence against women and girls

Posted on 23 November 2022

Ecumenical Women’s Advocacy on Violence Against Women: South Asia Consultation–2022 Participants A four-day sub-regional consultation organized by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) with focus on ecumenical women’s advocacy on violence against women and girls provided rich experiences for participants to understand the current situation in different countries, as opined by the...

 

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CCA offers prayers for victims of earthquake in Java, Indonesia

Posted on 22 November 2022

The powerful earthquake left 162 dead in Cianjur region, West Java, Indonesia The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is deeply saddened to learn about the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Cianjur region, West Java, Indonesia. The powerful earthquake left 162 dead with over 700 injured, with collapsing infrastructure being responsible for many casualties. The earthquake […]

 

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WCC, Christian Conference of Asia heads co-sign message on attacks in Myanmar, urge redoubling advocacy and engagement for justice

Posted on 18 November 2022

Students in a classroom of a school at kalay town in Myanmar. This school is located in Tahan, the largely ethnic Chin section of Kalay. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/Life on Earth A joint message signed by World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca and Christian Conference of Asia General Secretary Dr […]

 

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CCA expresses deep sorrow over series of deadly events in Asia and offers prayers for people affected

Posted on 31 October 2022

CCA expresses deep sorrow over series of deadly events in Asia: by the stampede in South Korea (left), by Typhoon Nalgae in the Philippines (centre), and by bridge collapse in India (right) The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expresses deep sorrow and grief over the loss of life across the past two days in various […]

 

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