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CCA General Assembly opens with spirit of ecumenism in celebrative worship and inauguration ceremony
Posted On 28 September 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia opened with celebrative worship and inauguration at Kottayam, Kerala, a citadel of ancient Christianity in India in the afternoon on 28 September 2023. The 15th General Assembly will be anchored on the theme, “God, Renew…
15th CCA General Assembly Newsletter – Day 1, 28 September 2023
Posted On 28 September 2023Click to download - 15th CCA General Assembly Newsletter – Day 1, 28 Sept 2023
CCA releases ‘From Jakarta to Kottayam’, report of past eight years
Posted On 25 September 2023Kottayam, India: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) released the narrative programme and activity report, ‘From Jakarta to Kottayam', covering the peroid from 2015 to 2023. The comprehensive report provides an account of all programmes and activities undertaken by the CCA since the 14th General…
CCA General Assembly set to begin in Kottayam, India
Posted On 25 September 2023Kottayam, India: The 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is set to commence this week in Kottayam, India, under the theme, “God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’. Meeting from 27 September to 4 October, the General Assembly, which normally takes place…
Asia Sunday to be observed in conjunction with 15th CCA General Assembly
Posted On 14 September 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will observe the Asia Sunday–2023 in conjunction with the 15th CCA General Assembly, on 1 October 2023. The theme of Asia Sunday and the General Assembly is the same; namely, ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’. …
CCA urges immediate end to blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and establish peace with justice in the region
Posted On 18 August 2023Chiang Mai: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) called for the immediate lifting of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, which has spurred a humanitarian crisis that is affecting over 120,000 individuals, including 30,000 children. Azerbaijan has blocked the Lachin corridor…
CCA strongly condemns violence against Christian homes and churches in Jaranwala, Pakistan
Posted On 17 August 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, strongly condemned the attacks on the churches and homes of Christian families in Jaranwala, Faisalabad district, of the Punjab province in Pakistan. On 16 August, two Christians…
Renowned Asian ecumenical theologian and former Associate General Secretary of CCA, Dr Preman Niles, passes away
Posted On 06 August 2023Chiang Mai: A renowned Asian ecumenical theologian and former Associate General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Preman Niles, passed away in London, UK on 4 August 2023. He was 87 years old. Dr Preman Niles joined the staff of CCA in 1978 as the Executive Secretary for…
CCA releases Assembly Theme Study Document: ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’
Posted On 02 August 2023The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) released a special Study Document on the theme of the upcoming 15th CCA General Assembly, ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’. Prepared by a team of eminent Asian theologians, the Study Document is an essential resource for not only the…
CCA General Secretary encourages increased attention and resources of Asian churches to combat trafficking in persons
Posted On 29 July 2023The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, in a statement released on World Day against Trafficking in Persons–2023 highlighted the importance of “collective effort, transcending the boundaries of government, business, and civil society” to tackle…
CCA General Secretary extends congratulatory message on occasion of the enthronement of Philippines Independent Church’s (IFI) 14th Obispo Maximo
Posted On 30 June 2023Manila, Philippines: The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, extended greetings and congratulations on behalf of the CCA constituencies to His Beatitude Joel O. Porlares, the 14th Obispo Maximo of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI). His…
CCA General Secretary emphasises ‘transformative power of inclusion’ on World Refugee Day–2023
Posted On 20 June 2023The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), Dr Mathews George Chunakara, released a statement on World Refugee Day–2023 and said, “The theme of World Refugee Day–2023, ‘Hope Away from Home: A World Where Refugees are Always Included’, reminds us of the transformative power of…
Asia Sunday–2023 will focus on CCA Assembly theme, ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’
Posted On 13 June 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: Asia Sunday–2023 will be observed on 1 October 2023 and the theme will be the same as that of the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), ‘God, Renew Us in Your Spirit and Restore the Creation’. The 15th CCA General Assembly will be held from 27…
CCA mourns the passing of African ecumenical stalwart Dr Agnes Abuom
Posted On 01 June 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed deep condolences on the passing away of Dr Agnes Abuom, former Moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) from 2013–2022 and Africa President of WCC (1999–2006). Dr Abuom passed away in the evening on 31 May 2023, in…
Ecumenical Youth and Women Assemblies-AEYA and AEWA, to be held in conjunction with 15th CCA General Assembly
Posted On 31 May 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise the Asian Ecumenical Women’s Assembly (AEWA) and the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) as part of the pre-Assembly events in conjunction with the 15th CCA General Assembly, which will be held in Kottayam, India, from 27…
CCA invites applications for ecumenical formation and leadership development training, Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI)–2023
Posted On 29 May 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), a month-long ecumenical training programme organised annually by the CCA, which focuses on the ecumenical formation and leadership development of prospective Asian youth…
CCA General Assembly registration opens
Posted On 22 May 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: Registrations for all categories of participants who are intending to attend the 15th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) have opened. The General Assembly of CCA will be held in Kottayam in the southern Indian state of Kerala, from 27 September to 4…
Asian church and ecumenical leaders’ summit closes with call for Asian Ecumenical Diakonia Forum
Posted On 12 May 2023Jakarta, Indonesia: Over 100 high-ranking heads of churches, bishops, general secretaries, moderators, and presidents of various member churches and councils of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), as well as ecumenical partners, adopted a Communique at the end of the week-long Asian Church and…
CCA General Secretary felicitates Obispo Maximo-Elect Joel O. Porlares the new Primate – of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI)
Posted On 10 May 2023The 15th General Assembly of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) held from 7 to 10 May 2023 elected Bishop Joel O. Porlares as the 14th Obispo Maximo. He succeeds the Most Rev’d Rhee M. Timbang, who has held the office of the Obispo Maximo since 2017. The Christian Conference of Asia…
Cambodia’s early Christian leader Pastor Sim Ten, who survived the Khmer Rouge genocide era, passes away
Posted On 08 May 2023Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing away of Pastor Sim Ten, an early Christian leader in Cambodia who survived the Khmer Rouge genocide era in the country. He passed away on Sunday, 7 May 2023, at his residence in Kompong Cham province. He was 76 years…
Recent News
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Blending local and global ecumenism in Asia
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General Assembly concludes with Worship and Holy Eucharistic Service in a vibrant ecumenical atmosphere of quest for unity and common witness
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General Assembly elects new Executive Committee and Officers for next quinquennium
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CCA Assembly adopts statements on ecumenical responses to emerging concerns and issues
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Fraternal representatives of CCA partners from across the world extend greetings at the 15th General Assembly
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Plight of forgotten victims of Endosulfan pesticides formed focus of D.T. Niles Memorial Lecture at CCA General Assembly
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Prominent Dalit theologian Raj Bharat Patta says, Life in its fullness is not a possession or a mere monopoly of a few, but it should be enjoyed by all
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General Assembly reviews programmes implemented since 2016, and recommends pathways for the future direction in changing demographic and ecclesial contexts in Asia
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CCA General Assembly participants overjoyed with opportunities and spiritual experiences in worshipping at local congregations on Asia Sunday
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‘Churcha’ sessions at General Assembly set priorities, promote accompaniment and engagement for future ecumenical actions
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Kerala Chief Minister inaugurates first-ever Asian Ecumenical Festival, as part of CCA General Assembly
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Asian Inter-Religious leaders underscore the necessity of dwelling in harmony
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Asian indigenous theologians emphasise renewal and restoration as imperative to affirming God’s will
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CCA General Assembly decides on historic step of implementing consensus decision-making
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General Secretary’s report to the Assembly highlights Asian ecumenical journey from Jakarta to Kottayam
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WCC General Secretary Dr Jerry Pillay outlines signs of ‘poly-crisis’ or shocks being faced around the world
