Christian Conference of Asia

Respect for the right to freedom of religion is a common good and political virtue, a prerequisite for a just and humane society, tells CCA General Secretary

Posted on 5 October 2021

“The respect for the right to freedom of religion is a common good and political virtue, and it is a fundamental prerequisite for a just, peaceful and humane society. The right to freedom of religion or belief is often violated by both governments as well as individuals, acting either on their own behalf or as […]

 

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CCA Consultation resolves to ‘put faith in action’, moving forward to end AIDS by 2030

Posted on 24 September 2021

Participants of Asia Regional Consultation: Strengthening Interfaith Actions in HIV Response  A two-day Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Strengthening Interfaith Actions in HIV Response’, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) on 21–22 September, saw a call to action by various faith leaders from Asia and beyond. The thirty-five participants collectively affirmed, “Serving...

 

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CCA’s annual Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021 to focus on the theme ‘God’s Assurance of Healing and Restoration’

Posted on 16 September 2021

AEI Faculty–2021 The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual ecumenical formation and ecumenical leadership development training programme of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will be held from 18 October to 19 November 2021. Admissions to AEI–2021 will be offered to 30 students between the ages of 25 to 35. Prospective students will be selected […]

 

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Indonesia National Capacity-Building Training to strengthen HIV and AIDS Advocacy calls for communities to support PLHIV amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on 7 September 2021

The Christian Conference of Asia together with the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja di Indonesia) organised a three-day national capacity-building training programme (in online mode) to strengthen HIV and AIDS Advocacy in Indonesia. It was held from 1–3 September 2021. Forty participants from different member churches of CCA and PGI from across Indonesia […]

 

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CCA to hold Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities, and Constitutional Guarantees in Asia’

Posted on 2 September 2021

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise an online Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Freedom of Religion, Rights of Religious Minorities, and Constitutional Guarantees in Asia’ to be held from 5–8 October 2021. The Consultation will engage representatives from CCA member constituencies in deliberations to review and assess the current situation of religious freedom and […]

 

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Applications invited for the CCA’s Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2021

Posted on 20 August 2021

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual ecumenical formation training programme, which will be held from 18 October to 19 November 2021. The programme will be conducted virtually (online) this year, given the ongoing restrictions on international travel. The month-long intensive training brings together young people...

 

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CCA opens applications for virtual Asia Regional Consultation on ‘Strengthening Interfaith Actions in HIV Response’

Posted on 17 August 2021

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications to a two-day online regional consultation on strengthening interfaith actions in HIV response in Asia to be held on 21–22 September 2021. Applications are open to representatives of interfaith organisations and individuals who are engaged or willing to be part of the advocacy in combating HIV and […]

 

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Myanmar’s ravaging hit of COVID-19 along with human rights violations is a matter of serious concern, declares CCA Executive Committee

Posted on 16 August 2021

People form a line in front of an oxygen factory in Yangon during the third wave of COVID-19  “As the people of Myanmar face a critical situation and when they need protection from systematic human rights violations and brutality by the military junta wielding political power illegally, how can the Asian churches be engaged in […]

 

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Find hope and trust in God’s abundant mercies amidst the crisis, says CCA General Secretary at Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on 13 August 2021

“We have to accept the fact that we live in a fallen and broken world. The present pandemic is a crisis delivered by nature; we must also accept the simple truth that we suffer because of our own mistakes. This period of trial that we are currently undergoing is at a scale that perhaps none […]

 

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CCA Executive Committee provides direction for 15th General Assembly planning

Posted on 11 August 2021

CCA Executive Committee–2021 CHIANG MAI: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) held virtually on 9–10 August 2021 provided further direction for the planning of the CCA’s 15th General Assembly. Given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and slow vaccination processes in most Asian countries as well as international […]

 

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