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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…CCA honours Korean ecumenical stalwarts, Dr Sang Jung Park, Dr Ahn Jae Woong, and Dr Park Kyung Seo
Posted On 21 October 2022
CCA General Secretary presents plaque to: 1.Dr. Sang Jung Park; 2.Dr. Ahn Jae Woong; 3. Dr. Park Kyung Seo; 4. Seen from left: Rev. Dr Kim Jong Gu, Prof.Dr Park Kyung Seo,…CCA General Secretary meets with Church and ecumenical leaders in South Korea
Posted On 21 October 2022
CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara with Church and ecumenical leaders during the reception organised by NCCK on 17 October 2022 in Seoul
The CCA General Secretary…Chiang Mai Declaration on Health, Healing, and Wholeness of Life issues clarion call for multi-pronged approaches to church health services and ministries
Posted On 14 October 2022
Rev Kyung Hee Chang sharing aspects of spirituality and healing in hospice care
Chiang Mai, Thailand: On the final day of the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA)…“Annual Asian Ecumenical Institute of CCA provides unique platform for training prospective ecumenical leaders in Asia,” says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 13 October 2022
AEI–2022 students at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand
“The ecumenical movement gives you a broader fellowship and mutual solidarity in working together for the…CCA Consultation on faith, health, and healing discerns ways for churches to serve as healing agents
Posted On 11 October 2022
Participants in Group Discussions
Chiang Mai: Medical professionals, pastoral care providers, and leaders of churches, ecumenical councils, and health-related…Churches in Asia challenged to initiate new, innovative approaches to health and healing ministry
Posted On 10 October 2022
Participants of the CCA's International Consultation on ‘Faith, Health, and Healing: Christian Response in Asia’
Chiang Mai, Thailand: The…
CCA to hold International Conference on Asian Christian Response to Faith, Health, and Healing
Posted On 07 October 2022‘Faith, Health, and Healing: Christian Response in Asia’ Chiang Mai, Thailand: An International Conference on ‘Faith, Health, and Healing: Christian Response in Asia’ will be held from 10 to 12 October 2022 at the Payap University Campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The three-day international…Asia Regional Consultation on combating human trafficking pledges to enhance advocacy
Posted On 07 October 2022
Participants of the CCA's Asia Regional Consultation on 'Developing Effective Responses to Combat Human Trafficking in Asia', held from 28–30 September in Kuala Lumpur…Timor Leste Prime Minister applauds ecumenical accompaniment and solidarity during the country’s long years of struggle for right to self-determination
Posted On 03 October 2022
CCA General Secretary Dr. Mathews George Chunakara receives a gift from Timor Leste Prime Minister José Maria Vasconcelos…
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CCA General Secretary joins 111th General Assemblies of PCK and PROK
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Applications open for CCA’s Training Programme on Strengthening Human Dignity and Rights in Asia
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CCA extends congratulations to His Beatitude Cyril Mar Baselios Metropolitan on jubilee milestones
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CCA General Secretary offers prayers and solidarity following deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
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CCA calls for prayers and solidarity following devastating earthquake in eastern Indonesia
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CCA General Secretary urges churches to invest boldly in young people on International Youth Day 2026
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Virtual workshop on youth leadership in ecumenical diakonia concludes with emphasis on accompaniment, advocacy, and care for creation
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Young Asian ecumenical leaders encouraged to explore a holistic vision of ecumenical diakonia at CCA virtual workshop
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Rev. Dr Rienzie Perera, former CCA Associate General Secretary, passes away
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Young ecumenists called to embody hope and unity as AEI 2026 concludes
