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Asian youth commit to “break every yoke” and rise as agents of transformation at the close of Fifth AEYA
Posted On 24 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: More than two hundred Christian youth from Asia and beyond echoed a unified call to “break every yoke” and affirmed their commitment to confronting interconnected injustices, embodying a liberating faith, embracing the “yoke of Christ”, and acting together as agents of…
Breaking every yoke requires theological renewal, structural transformation, grassroots praxis, and holistic liberation, stresses Filipino theologian Rev. Eric P. Baldonado
Posted On 22 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: “Breaking every yoke requires theological renewal, structural transformation, grassroots praxis, and holistic liberation” was the message of Filipino theologian Rev. Prof. Eric Baldonado to the participants of the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) 2026. Delivering the…
Digital ministry must go beyond content creation to shape identity, values and faith formation, say young Asian communicators at AEYA-2026
Posted On 22 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: During a panel discussion at the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA), young Asian communicators reflected on the impact of social media on youth. Responding to the question “Does Technology Make Us Less Human? Impact of Social Media on Youth in Asia”, the panellists offered…
Indian feminist theologian urges Asian youth to confront “intersectional yokes” and reaffirm faith and public witness
Posted On 21 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Blending theology with social critique, Dr Kochurani Abraham, renowned Indian feminist theologian and researcher challenged participants to confront the “intersectional yokes” shaping the realities of today’s youth and urged them to reaffirm faith and public witness.…
Young Asian Christians advised to affirm identity in Christ by embracing “place sharing” as a way of life in the digital era
Posted On 20 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Delivering the thematic address on the third day of the Asian Ecumenical Youth Asssembly, Rev. Dr Jeniffer Fresy P. Wowor, Professor of Christian Religious Education and Practical Theology at Duta Wacana Christian University in Indonesia, called on Asian youth to affirm their…
Young Asian voices reflect on migration, identity and faith
Posted On 19 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Migration, identity and faith took centre stage on the second day of AEYA 2026, as young voices from across Asia reflected on the realities of movement beyond borders. During an afternoon panel discussion on “Break Every Yoke: Impact of Migration of Young Asians Beyond Their…
Asia faces mounting geo-political and geo-economic strain amidst accelerating shifts in global order, observes Dr Mathews George Chunakara
Posted On 18 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Mounting geopolitical tensions and geo-economic disruptions are placing Asia at the centre of a rapidly changing and increasingly unstable global order, observed Dr Mathews George Chunakara, General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia, on the second day of the Asian…
Asian youth called to “break every yoke” and lead transformative change
Posted On 18 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: On the first day of the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA-2026), Asian youth leaders from across Asia were urged to “break every yoke” and become agents of transformative change in their societies. Delivering the inaugural address at CCA’s fifth youth summit, General…
Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly begins with celebrative worship
Posted On 17 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) opened with a celebrative worship service rooted in Asian traditions, unfolding as a vibrant expression of faith enriched through music and dance drawn from diverse Asian traditions, setting the tone for a week of engagement,…
Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly set to commence
Posted On 16 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is set to commence tomorrow, 17 April 2026, at the Sirindhorn Learning Resource Center, Payap University, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Around 200 youth representing CCA member…
Asia Sunday-2026 will focus on Hope for Redemption of Groaning Creation
Posted On 15 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Asia Sunday will be observed by the member churches and councils of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) on 17 May 2026, with focus on the theme “Hope for Redemption of Groaning Creation Amidst Bondage to Decay”. Asia Sunday is observed annually by CCA member churches and…
Preparations underway for the Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly
Posted On 02 April 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Preparations are in full swing for the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) Fifth Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly, which is set to be held from 17 to 21 April 2026 at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The theme of AEYA-2026 is “Break Every Yoke”. This landmark…
CCA invites applications for Asian Ecumenical Institute – 2026
Posted On 26 March 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is inviting applications for its annual, month-long ecumenical training programme, the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2026. AEI – 2026 will be held from 5 to 31 July 2026 at the CCA headquarters on the Payap University campus in…
CCA mourns the passing of distinguished Sri Lankan theologian and scholar Fr Aloysius Pieris SJ
Posted On 24 March 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: Fr Aloysius Pieris SJ, a distinguished Sri Lankan Jesuit theologian and scholar known for his contributions to liberation theology, inter-religious dialogue, and social justice, passed away on 22 March 2026 at the age of 91. The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of…
Joint Ecumenical Statement on the Widening Conflict in the Middle East
Posted On 10 March 2026The World Council of Churches, Middle East Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches, World Methodist Council, Mennonite World Conference, Christian Conference of Asia, and ACT Alliance join in expressing their deep concern regarding the humanitarian and…
CCA calls for action to make justice accessible for all women and girls on International Women’s Day 2026
Posted On 08 March 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a statement released on 8 March, calling for renewed commitment to justice, accountability, and protection for women and girls across Asia. Reflecting on this year’s theme, “Rights. Justice.…
CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran and other West Asian countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
Posted On 01 March 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has condemned the escalating war in Iran and the West Asia region, including in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and has called for the immediate cessation of…
CCA to organise international consultation on emerging ecclesial landscapes and ecumenical paradigms in Asia
Posted On 18 February 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: An international consultation on “Ecumenism in Asia: Emerging Ecclesial Landscapes and Ecumenical Paradigms” is scheduled to take place from 31 May to 3 June 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will bring together fifty church and ecumenical…
CCA General Secretary offers condolences on passing of Pakistani human rights defender Joseph Francis
Posted On 13 February 2026Chiang Mai, Thailand: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) offered condolences on the passing of prominent Pakistani human rights defender M.A. Joseph Francis, founding National Director of the Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS), Lahore, Pakistan.…
CCA invites applications for year-long youth internship programme
Posted On 23 December 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for its year-long youth internship programme at the CCA Headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Through this youth internship opportunity, CCA aims to train young Christian youth between the ages of 23 and 30 to develop…
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