Focusing on the theme ‘Lord, Send Your Light and Truth to Lead Us’, the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) initiated by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)…News Releases
CCA initiates Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA)
Posted On 19 January 2018
Focusing on the theme ‘Lord, Send Your Light and Truth to Lead Us’, the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) initiated by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA)…CCA Condemns terrorist attack against Christian Worshipers in Quetta, Pakistan
Posted On 20 December 2017
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) in a statement condemned the terrorist attack against the worshipers during a Sunday worship…CCA Calls on the United Nations to reiterate Jerusalem’s international status
Posted On 20 December 2017
The United States of America’s move to veto the motion of the U.N. Security Council Resolution yesterday, as well as a decision of the U. S. President to…
CCA’s Pastoral Solidarity Team observes Human Rights violations in West Papua
Posted On 12 December 2017A three-member pastoral solidarity team of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), visited West Papua, heard stories of grave human rights violations and repression against the indigenous West Papuans in their own home land. The visit, organised by the CCA from 4 to 8 December 2017, was part of its…Sri Lankan Churches commemorate the 60th anniversary of CCA
Posted On 08 December 2017
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) and its member churches commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Christian Conference of…Church women demand zero tolerance to violence against women in Sri Lanka
Posted On 01 December 2017
Participants of EWAAV consultation in Sri Lanka on the 29th of November 2017.
“The Church in Sri Lanka should ensure zero…Lao Church women commit to combat violence against women and gender inequality
Posted On 28 November 2017
Dr. Chuleepran with the church women from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on the 28th…Bishop Dr. Yap Kim Hao, CCA’s third General Secretary passes away
Posted On 17 November 2017
Bishop Dr. Yap Kim Hao, former general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) passes away in Singapore on 16 November.
Bishop Kim Hao served CCA…Indonesian missiologist says dance is a metaphor of the Cross and mission
Posted On 16 October 2017
Rev. Dr. Septemmy Lakawa says dance symbolises the role of arts in healing trauma of those who witness acts of violence.
Jakarta Theological Seminary professor and a…WCC General Secretary applauds CCA’s contributions in strengthening ecumenism
Posted On 16 October 2017
"The 60th anniversary celebration is an occasion for both the CCA and the global ecumenical movement to celebrate our common ecumenical commitment…CCA commemorates Diamond Jubilee in a grand ceremonial event in Myanmar
Posted On 16 October 2017
Yangon: The Diamond Jubilee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) was celebrated in a grand ecumenical setting held in Yangon, Myanmar in the afternoon on Sunday…"We are to be more kingdom-centric than church-centric", says Bishop Marigza
Posted On 14 October 2017
“Participating in the reign of God requires living in tension between the despair of now and the hope that is within us; at the future deliverance and the present…
Churches in Asia need to embrace and accompany strangers and marginalized, says Australian theologian
Posted On 14 October 2017Yangon: Churches in Asia need to accompany migrants, trafficked, stateless and indigenous peoples and communities and give them hope in situations of despair, says Dr. Gemma Tulud Cruz, a theologian and academician from the Australian Catholic University. Speaking on "Shining a light on hope:…
Truth and light, core components of spirituality surpassing religiosity, say interreligious leaders
Posted On 13 October 2017"Truth and light are the two key components of spirituality surpassing all forms of religiosity, which most of the people are not aware of. Thus, all need to strive to attain such spirituality that liberates human beings. This can enable all to lead a life of peace, unity, love and happiness which…Roman Catholic nun’s exemplary life models "mission as affirming the servanthood"
Posted On 13 October 2017
Sr Sudha Varghese spoke on servanthood and doing selfless service for the poor during her speech at the AMC 2017 in Yangon.
Sr Sudha Varghese, a Roman…Celebrative worship opens historic Asia Mission Conference in Yangon
Posted On 13 October 2017
Asia Mission Conference participants at the opening session on day one.
The Asia Mission Conference (AMC), organisedby the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA),…Asia Mission Conference is set to begin in Yangon, Myanmar
Posted On 11 October 2017
The Asia Mission Conference organized by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is all set to commence from 12 October in Yangon, Myanmar.
More than…Myanmar churches call for envisioning the relevance of Mission in the context of wider ecumenism
Posted On 31 August 2017
Participants of the Myanmar churches consultation on AMC theme.
As the churches in Myanmar are engaged in intensive preparations for hosting the Asia Mission…Missional Conversation affirms Missiology has to deviate from 'Dogmatic Witness' to 'Prophetic Witness'
Posted On 29 August 2017
Participants of the Indian Missional Conversation in Ranchi.
“Churches cannot be silent spectators when injustice prevails at various levels in societies.…
26 October 2017 - By Claus Grue…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
