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Update on the CCA General Assembly Plans
Posted On 16 September 2003A preparatory sub-committee on theme and issues of the CCA General Assembly met on 13 September in Hong Kong and reflected on the GA theme, "Building Communities of Peace for All". The committee will prepare a study booklet explaining why this theme in light of the glaring absence of peace in Asia…-
CCA General Secretary Calls for an "Ecumenical Horticulture in Our Time"
Posted On 30 June 2003During the Joint Programme Area Committees meeting in Cipayung, Indonesia, June 21-26, CCA General Secretary Ahn Jae Woong suggested a "re-invention" of the ecumenical movement using the image of an ecumenical horticulture. By this he meant processes of planting new seeds, watering a new spirit,… -
Towards a Roadmap for Peace in Korea
Posted On 16 June 2003Representatives of American and Korean churches, humanitarian agencies, the United Nations, academia and other sectors meet in Washington, DC on June 16-18 to press for a "Korean roadmap" for lasting peace and prosperity on the Korean peninsula. Building on their longstanding relationship, Korean… -
In Quest of Pedagogies of Encounter
Posted On 27 May 2003How do we build communities of peace and justice in Asia? What pedagogies of encounter with the other will help build communities? These are some of the questions behind the theme, Building Communities: Asians in Search of New Pedagogies of Encounter, which will be the focus of the Fourth Congress… -
Tourism, Tradition and Terrorism
Posted On 09 May 2003The representatives of civil society, academe and religious bodies from Australia, Bangladesh, Burma, France, Germany, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand met in Bangkok at the Consultation on Tourism, Traditions and Terrorism during April 28 - May 1, 2003. In…
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
