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27 February 2012 Muslims, Christians and tribal leaders learn the way of peace ‘Peace is at the core of Islam’ says Ms. Awilya Alonto:
Peace is at the core of Islam
and is invoked in every greeting of ‘salaam’ says Ms. Awilya Alonto,
Director of the Institute of Bangsamoro Studies, in her comprehensive presentation
on ‘Islamic perspectives of Peace’ at the week long School of Peace
conducted at Davao City, Mindanao, from January 31 to Feb 4, 2012 by the Christian
Conference of Asia and hosted by Initiatives for Peace’ Mindanao.
“In the logic of Islam” she said, “peace is submission to the will of Allah and the use of force is never a factor in Islam.” She emphasized that Jihad embodies individual as well as collective liberation seen as a solution to human transgression.
Other presenters in the School
include Bishop Felixberto Calang of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente who
presented the current peace negotiations between the Government of the
Twelve Asian participants, from
posted by communications on Monday, February 27, 2012 16 Feb, 2012 Felicitations to Payap University on Founder's Day, 16th February, 2012 
Christian Conference of Asia warmly congratulates the Governing Board members, President, Vice-Presidents, all Faculty members, Staff and Students of the Payap University, on the occasion of Founder's day on 16th February 2012.
Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat-Lebang, General Secretary and Staff members of CCA participated in a special Worship Service held this morning at the Henry Luce Chapel in the Campus.
Payap, the first private University in Thailand, was established as a college in the year 1974 and within a short span of 10 years earned the status of 'University'. For the last 38 years it has done yeoman service in the field of education and has won many commendations for its high academic standards. Today, this University that functions from three campuses, offers more than 40 academic programs, both Thai and International, has 9 faculties, 2 colleges, 468 Instructors from Thailand and other countries, and 6500 students which includes 300 International students from 42 countries. The University has several other units like the Institutes for Religion, Culture and Peace, Life Sciences, Youth Music and more. The sprawling and beautifully landscaped campus, is a delight to the eyes and the senses. It also houses the Headquarters of the Christian Conference of Asia.
We wish that Payap grows from strength to strength, and becomes a University of International repute.
posted by communications on Thursday, February 16, 2012
14 February, 2012
Felicitations to Most Rev.Datuk Bolly Lapok
Fourth Archbishop of the Anglican Province of SE Asia
History was made on 12th February 2012 when Most Rev. Datuk Bolly Lapok, the first Iban and Sarawakian, was installed as the 4rth Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church in South East Asia. His pastoral jurisdiction covers the Anglican diocese of Sabah, Kuching, West Malaysia and Singapore which also includes the nine nations of Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Nepal. More than 2000 Anglicans including 100 guests from many countries, the Deputy Chief Minister and other Government dignitaries with their spouses, attended the grand and solemn church service held at St. Thomas Cathedral, in Kuching.
Rev. Dr. Henriette Hutabarat Lebang, General Secretary, brought greetings and wishes on behalf of the Christian Conference of Asia. Rev. Dr. Herman Shastri, General Secretary, Council of Churches of Malaysia and member of the CCA General Committee, also attended this memorable occasion.
In his sermon during the service, the 60 year old Archbishop said that he felt humbled by the grand installation ceremony and the new task in front of him. Earlier, while responding to the media on his election he commented that ".... there are few provinces in the Anglican world that are as diverse as the Province of S.E.Asia. Given so heavy a responsibility and so high a calling, I feel so small and so unequal. This is definitely one of those mysterious ways of God." He also requested the support of everyone for God's calling.
Hearty and warm congratulations, Archbishop, from the family of the Christian Conference of Asia.
May God lead you and give you wisdom in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities of your high office.
CCA Communications
posted by communications on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 |
