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Historic virtual meeting of CCA Executive Committee takes major decisions
Posted On 02 December 2020CHIANG MAI: The annual meeting of the Executive Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), adhering to the “new normal”, met virtually on 27–28 November 2020. This was the first time in the history of the CCA that a high-level meeting was conducted entirely online and took several major…CCA reaffirms commitment to achieving an AIDS-free society on World AIDS Day–2020
Posted On 01 December 2020
CHIANG MAI: On the occasion of World AIDS Day–2020, the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, reaffirmed the…CCA calls for inspired leadership to combat sufferings of children amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on World Children’s Day–2020
Posted On 20 November 2020
CHIANG MAI: A statement released by the General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, on the occasion of World…Second week of AEI–2020 focuses on interrelatedness of earth sciences and theology to restore the creation
Posted On 16 November 2020
Students of AEI–2020 (partial only)
CHIANG MAI: The second week of the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2020, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia…CCA congratulates His Beatitude Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, newly enthroned head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church
Posted On 14 November 2020
His Beatitude Dr Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the 22nd Metropolitan of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in India
CHIANG MAI: On the occasion of His…“AEI–2020 is a space for unlearning and relearning,” say participants at end of first week
Posted On 09 November 2020
Students of AEI-2020 (partial only)
As the first week of the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2020 came to an end, the 38 students selected from the…Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2020 set to begin
Posted On 29 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: Organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the annual Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), a month-long ecumenical…CCA mourns the passing away of Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, a doyen among Asian ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders
Posted On 18 October 2020
His Beatitude Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thoma
One of Asia’s most eminent ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders, Dr Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, a former…CCA and WCC virtual prayer service focusses on World Food Day and the right to food for all
Posted On 16 October 2020
Ecclesiastical and ecumenical leaders from CCA and WCC member constituencies at the World Food Day-2020 online prayer service…CCA General Secretary denounces armed conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh region
Posted On 16 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara,…The right to food requires as much advocacy as other human rights issues, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 15 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: In a statement issued by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the General Secretary of the CCA, Dr Mathews George Chunakara stated…WCC and CCA to observe World Food Day prayer service on 16 October 2020
Posted On 14 October 2020
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will co-host an online prayer service on World Food Day, 16 October 2020, together with the World…CCA’s message on World Mental Health Day—2020 calls for Asian churches to address mental health issues and be a caring community
Posted On 09 October 2020
CHIANG MAI: On World Mental Health Day, which this year falls on 10 October 2020, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) calls for Asian churches to…Wider partnerships and systemic efforts at grassroots are essential to combat trafficking in women and girls in Asia
Posted On 02 October 2020*Ruth Mathen
Participants (partial view) of the CCA’s virtual conference on 'Towards Wider Partnerships for Combatting Trafficking in Women and…Webinar on ‘Towards Wider Partnerships for Combating Trafficking in Women and Girls amidst COVID-19’
Posted On 26 September 2020
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise a webinar titled ‘Towards Wider Partnerships for Combating Trafficking in…CCA’s message on World Alzheimer’s Day reminds Asian churches the need for more dementia friendly communities
Posted On 20 September 2020
CHIANG MAI: On the ‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ which will fall on 21 September 2020, the Christian Conference of Asia reminds Asian churches that “Our…International Convocation affirms defence of human rights in the Philippines
Posted On 18 September 2020
An international convocation held on 17 September 2020 to defend the struggle against the ongoing violations of human rights reiterated…Asian churches called to be more relevant in addressing vulnerabilities of people living with HIV and AIDS
Posted On 07 September 2020
Participants of CCA online consultation on the ‘Vulnerabilities of HIV and AIDS – Challenges and Issues of Human Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and…Bishop David G. Pothirajulu, a committed ecumenist and missiologist, passes away
Posted On 06 September 2020
Bishop David G. Pothirajulu
The Rt. Rev David Gnaniah Pothirajulu, a prominent Indian Church leader and a committed ecumenist and missiologist, passed…CCA mourns the passing away of Japanese ecumenist and peace activist Rev. SHOJI Tsutomu
Posted On 30 August 2020
Rev. Shoji Tsutomu
CHIANG MAI: A veteran Japanese ecumenist and peace activist, former General Secretary of the National Christian Council in Japan (NCCJ) Rev.…
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Joint Ecumenical Statement on the Widening Conflict in the Middle East
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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
