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CCA General Secretary releases statement on demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Posted On 03 January 2023Chiang Mai: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara issues a special statement on the demise of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. "It is with great sadness that the Christian Conference of Asia received the news of the demise of His Holiness…
CCA felicitates nonagenarian Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President
Posted On 13 December 2022Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) felicitated and honoured The Rt. Revd. Bishop Kenneth Fernando, the nonagenarian elder statesman of the Church of Ceylon, who served as a President of the CCA from 1995 to 2000. The special felicitation to Bishop M Fernando was held at the…
CCA’s Institute on Human Rights trains church workers with focus on human dignity and human rights
Posted On 12 December 2022Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) organised a week-long Institute on Human Rights, an intensive training programme with a focus on ‘Affirming Human Dignity for Upholding Human Rights in Asia’, from 4 to 11 December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The training programme was held…
Asian theological educators affirm need to incorporate good governance and integrity leadership in curricula
Posted On 08 December 2022Chiang Mai: The Asia Regional Consultation , ‘Towards Theological Education on Good Governance and Integrity Leadership’organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) closed with the affirmation and commitment to incorporate good governance and principles of integrity leadership and anti-…
On World AIDS Day, CCA strengthens advocacy capacities of ecumenical youth from the Philippines
Posted On 05 December 2022Cebu, 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 the churches…
15th General Assembly of CCA to be held in Kottayam, a historic city in southern Indian state of Kerala in 2023
Posted On 04 December 2022Chiang 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…
Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)–2022
Posted On 03 December 2022The full text of the CCA's Statement on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)–2022 can be found below: Image…
CCA gathers Asian theological educators to revisit Good Governance and Integrity Leadership
Posted On 28 November 2022Chiang 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 Payap University Campus, Chiang Mai, Thailand.…
CCA General Secretary discusses issues of mutual concerns with church and ecumenical leaders in the Philippines
Posted On 25 November 2022Manila: During a four-day visit to the member churches and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines from 21 to 25 November 2022, the CCA General Secretary held discussions with various church and ecumenical leaders in the country on several crucial issues pertinent to the life and…
CCA calls on Asian churches to unite in ending violence against women and girls
Posted On 25 November 2022UNITE! 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…
South Asia women’s consultation focuses on strengthening ecumenical advocacy on combating violence against women and girls
Posted On 23 November 2022A 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 participants…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…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/…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…Presbyterian Church of Korea leaders visit CCA
Posted On 28 October 2022
Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Moderator Rev. Dr Soon Chang Lee presents a gift to CCA General Secretary during a visit of the PCK's leadership team on 27…Coordination of ecumenical Diakonia mission of Asian churches and strengthening of solidarity support proposed at WCC-CCA regional consultation
Posted On 28 October 2022
Participants share key insights during small group discussions at Asia Regional Consultation on 'Ecumenical Diakonia, Church's Response to Sustainable…Participants discuss pathways for integration of SDGs in Diakonia of Asian Churches
Posted On 26 October 2022
Panel sessions at the CCA's Asia Regional Consultation on 'Ecumenical Diakonia, Church's Response to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia'
Chiang Mai:…CCA congratulates new leadership team of Church of Christ in Thailand
Posted On 26 October 2022
1. Dr Sint Kimachandra officiating the installation service of the new CCT Officers; 2. CCA General Secretary (middle) with the new Officers of the CCT: from left; Rev…Ecumenical Diakonia is aimed at mitigating the sufferings of all who experience deprivation, says Metropolitan Dr Yakob Mar Irenaios at CCA Consultation
Posted On 25 October 2022
Metropolitan Dr Yakob Mar Irenaois speaks on 'Biblical and theological reflection on Diakonia as the mission and witness of the Church'
Chiang Mai: “Ecumenical Diakonia…Churches in Asia called to adopt Sustainable Development Goals as integral part of Diakonia
Posted On 24 October 2022
Chiang Mai: Asia Regional Consultation on 'Ecumenical Diakonia, Church’s Response to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia'–2022 Participants
Chiang Mai: The…
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Preparations underway for the Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly
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CCA invites applications for Asian Ecumenical Institute – 2026
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Joint Ecumenical Statement on the Widening Conflict in the Middle East
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CCA calls for action to make justice accessible for all women and girls on International Women’s Day 2026
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran and other West Asian countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
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CCA to organise international consultation on emerging ecclesial landscapes and ecumenical paradigms in Asia
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CCA General Secretary offers condolences on passing of Pakistani human rights defender Joseph Francis
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CCA invites applications for year-long youth internship programme
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Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA-2026) to focus on the theme “Break Every Yoke”
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CCA reaffirms human rights as “Everyday Essentials” on Human Rights Day-2025
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International conference calls for stronger global action for ensuring people’s security and peace with justice in Myanmar
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CCA calls for global solidarity and renewed commitment to ending AIDS on World AIDS Day 2025
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Asian Church Leaders’ Conference affirms to strengthen diakonal collaboration through Ecumenical Diakonia Network in Asia (EDNA)
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CCA offers prayers and condolences amid widespread loss of life following disasters across Asia
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Member Churches and Councils of CCA showcase diakonal action across Asia
