News Releases
CCA e-Letter - 10/6/11
Posted On 10 June 2011CCA e-Letter June 2011 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ – Greetings of Peace from the CCA office in Chiang Mai! Hunger in North Korea A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because…-
CCA MESSAGE FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY
Posted On 10 June 2011“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth…” A local congregation in Central Java, Indonesia, invites people especially those who originally come from this particular village to return home to celebrate Pentecost. Farmers bring their first harvest of fruits of their… -
Agent Orange in Korea
Posted On 03 June 2011Agent Orange used in Vietnam was found dumped in Korea after the war. It is now confirmed that the chemical has seeped from leaking containers into the soil and possibly into water sources and into the food chain. NCCK writes to President Barak Obama to protest. Click here to read more -
Ecumenical Enablers' Training
Posted On 30 May 2011A total of 78 participants completed the Ecumenical Enablers' Training program conducted by CCA-FMU executive staff recently. Of this number 44 were Vietnamese and 34 were Nepalese. Although CCA does not have a church member yet in Vietnam the EET held in Vietnam was made possible with the help of… -
Basic Ecumenical Course begins in Indonesia
Posted On 20 May 2011CCA-FMU co-organized with the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) a two-week Basic Ecumenical Course on 2-15 May 2011 in Kaliurang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The theme of the BEC was the CCA General Assembly theme, "Called to Prophesy, Reconcile and Heal." This was the first time for PGI to hold… -
CCA e-Letter - 13/5/11
Posted On 16 May 2011
CCA e-Letter
13 May 2011
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ –
Greetings of Peace from the CCA office in Chiang Mai!
O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come.
Our shelter from the stormy… -
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI RELIEF ECUMENICAL SOLIDARITY MEETING
Posted On 16 May 2011OFFICIAL STATEMENT Seoul, Korea May 6-7, 2011 The heads of North East Asia Churches Forum of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) convened an ecumenical solidarity meeting to discuss coordination and cooperation to carry out relief, recovery and reconstruction in Japan in the face of the 'triple… -
PRAYER
Posted On 03 May 2011(by Rev. Claudia Genung Yamamoto) God of rainbows and resurrection, you are our strength and our salvation. We have entered your gates today ready to sing songs of praise and joy, proclaiming your victory over death on this On this Easter tide, we bring our usual mixture of relief and joy, of doubt… -
EASTER MESSAGE
Posted On 26 April 2011Last week the people of Thailand joyously celebrated the “Songkran” festival, a big, traditional celebration of the new year. Similar events at the same time were also celebrated in many South East and South Asian countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, India and Sri Lanka - heralding the start… -
LAST WORDS
Posted On 22 April 2011By Revelation Velunta Last words are important to many of us. Famous last words include Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios” (My Last Farewell) and Antonio Luna’s “P___ -Ina!” (trans., son of a b*** or mother f***) Those of us who watched the coverage of Fernando Poe, Jr.'s wake and burial years ago will… -
Greening the Cross - EARTH DAY on Good Friday
Posted On 21 April 2011Love Trees: Celebrate our Planet - An Earth Day Call Each year, ‘Earth Day’ falls on 22nd April and marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. In the life journey of humans, Earth is not given Her due place and is usually forgotten. But… -
Fourth Asia Conference of Theology Students (ACTS IV)
Posted On 15 April 2011A total of 31 seminarians attended the Fourth Asia Conference of Theology Students held in Bangkok, Thailand on 3-7 April 2011. Of this number 8 were Catholics while the others came from Protestant and Independent churches in 12 countries of Asia. The theme was "Praying and Working Together for… -
Letter to Pakistan President
Posted On 06 April 201104 April 2011 His Excellency, Asif Ali Zardari President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Your Excellency: We bring you greetings and blessings from the General Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), a regional ecumenical organization representing a 100 member churches and 16 National… -
Pastoral letter to Myanmar.
Posted On 31 March 201129 March 2011 Myanmar Council of Churches Myanmar Baptist Convention The Church of the Province of Myanmar Independent Presbyterian Church of Myanmar Mara Evangelical Church Methodist Church, Lower Myanmar Methodist Church, Upper Myanmar Presbyterian Church of Myanmar Beloved Sisters and Brothers… -
CCA e-Letter - 24/3/11
Posted On 24 March 2011CCA e-Letter 24 March 2011 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ – Japan still takes center stage in our prayers these days. The CCA Office receives updates from members in Japan. Rev. Songwan Hong, General Secretary of the Korean Christian Church in Japan said that basic commodities for… -
From the General Committee
Posted On 15 March 2011Dear Sisters and Brothers in the CCA Member Churches and Councils: We, Members of the General Committee of the Christian Conference of Asia, write to you from our second meeting in Chiang Mai, this 7th to 9th of March 2011, to affirm the mandate, recommendations and the proposed programs coming… -
Pastoral Letter to members in Japan
Posted On 15 March 2011Dear Brothers and Sisters in Japan – Our hearts bleed in unspeakable sorrow for the calamity that befell Japan recently, claiming lives and properties in one quick swoop. The potential meltdown of nuclear reactors like a black mantle descending upon strikes fear in our hearts. And all we can do is… -
Solidarity with member churches and councils in Aotearoa-NZ
Posted On 25 February 201124 February 2011 The Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia The Methodist Church of New Zealand Christian Churches, New Zealand (formerly the Associated Churches of Christ, NZ) The Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Society of Friends, New Zealand Dear Friends, Brothers and Sisters… -
CCA e-Letter - 11/2/11
Posted On 11 February 2011CCA e-Letter 11 February 2011 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, As we begin our journey in the year 2011, it is our confidence and prayer that the Spirit of God will continue to strengthen us in responding to the challenges ahead of us. Our theme for Asia Sunday this year, “Make us… -
Make Us Healers, O God
Posted On 13 December 2010Dear Member Churches and Councils: Greetings of peace and joy to you this Christmas season! Every year since 1974, Asia Sunday has been celebrated in Asia and among ecumenical organizations around the world on the Sunday before Pentecost. The observance is to commemorate the founding of the East…
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
