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The third annual training of peace activists through the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) opened during an interfaith service at the headquarters of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) on 15 October.

Generalsekretäre und Generalsekretärinnen sowie weitere ranghohe Kirchenleitende aus neun asiatischen Ländern haben sich vom 4.–7. September in Chiang Mai, Thailand versammelt, um Vorbereitungen für einen kohärenten und gut koordinierten Pilgerweg der Gerechtigkeit und des Friedens (PJP) Asia Focus–2019 zu treffen.

General secretaries and other high-ranking national church leaders from nine Asian countries gathered in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 4-7 September to pave the way for a coherent and well-coordinated Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace (PJP) Asia Focus-2019.

Los secretarios generales y otros dirigentes eclesiales de alto rango de nueve países asiáticos se reunieron en Chiang Mai (Tailandia), del 4 al 7 de septiembre, a fin de preparar el terreno para que la conferencia “Asia: enfoque regional de 2019 de la peregrinación de justicia y paz” sea coherente y esté bien coordinada

Du 4 au 7 septembre, les secrétaires généraux et d’autres hauts responsables d’Églises de neuf pays asiatiques se sont rassemblés à Chiang Mai , en Thaïlande, afin de jeter les bases d’une bonne coordination pour le Pèlerinage de justice et de paix (PJP) axé sur l’Asie en 2019.

Bishop John Victor Samuel, age 87, one of the pioneers of the Church of Pakistan and a towering ecumenical stalwart, passed away in Multan, Pakistan on 30 August. His funeral was held in Multan on 2 September.

Even though flood survivors are displaced in some 2,000 relief camps across Kerala in south India, many of them observed the indigenous Malayali festival of Onam on 25 August in whatever way they could. The traditional festival, for thousands, carried an even more poignant meaning because the holiday celebrates the return of joy to the land: the story of the return of King Mahabali, considered to be a very kind and generous ruler, during a “golden period” in Kerala.

The Christian Conference of Asia is urging its member churches and councils to join the UN’s call to observe 30 July as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Dr. Erlinda N. Senturias von den Philippinen dankt dem ÖRK für die Schaffung von geschützten Räumen, in denen die Kirchen über HIV und AIDS sprechen können. Sie bittet darum, dass die ökumenische Bewegung ein verlässlicher Partner bei der Unterstützung auf diesem Weg zu Gesundheit und Heilung bleibt.

Dr Erlinda N. Senturias, from the Philippines, gives thanks that WCC has created safe spaces for the churches to talk about HIV and AIDS. She asks that the ecumenical movement continue to be a beacon of support for this ongoing journey of health and healing.

La Dra. Erlinda N. Senturias, de Filipinas, agradece que el CMI haya creado espacios seguros para que las iglesias hablen del VIH y el sida. Pide que el movimiento ecuménico siga siendo un faro de apoyo en el camino de salud y sanación que está recorriendo.

Mme Erlinda N. Senturias, des Philippines, exprime sa gratitude que le COE ait créé des espaces sûrs permettant aux Églises de parler du VIH et du sida. Elle espère que le mouvement œcuménique restera une lueur de soutien sur le chemin continu vers la santé et à la guérison.

When the Asia Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) kicked off in Manado, Indonesia on the 6 April, it was the first such gathering in 34 years. More than 350 youth from 23 countries across Asia came together to address pertinent issues in today’s globalized world.

After five intense days, the Asia Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) closed Wednesday evening with spectacular performances where participants from across Asia featured their respective cultures through music and dance.

La Asamblea Ecuménica de Jóvenes Cristianos de Asia (AEYA, por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó el miércoles por la noche, tras cinco intensas jornadas, con actuaciones espectaculares en las que los participantes de toda Asia presentaron sus respectivas culturas a través de la música y la danza.

Après cinq journées intenses, l’Assemblée œcuménique des jeunes d’Asie s’est clôturée mercredi soir avec des représentations spectaculaires où des participants de toute l’Asie ont présenté leurs cultures respectives à travers la musique et la danse.

Mit dem Thema „Herr, sende Dein Licht und Deine Wahrheit, damit sie uns leiten“ eröffnete am Samstag die Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) in Manado, Indonesien.

Under the theme ”Lord, send Your Light and Truth to lead us”, the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA) opened in Manado, Indonesia on Saturday. For six days, around 350 youth from all over Asia will reflect on the challenges facing them in today’s globalized society and how religion and ecumenism can play a vital role for peace and stability.