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CCA Youth Internships-Application Process Extended
The application process for the CCA Youth Internships [Youth & Y-WIN] has been extended. The extended last date for receiving applications is 30th June 2003. Kindly contact your local National Council of Churches' Youth Department or refer to information on the CCA web page at www.cca.org.hk posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Asia Ecumenical Academy The venue for the Asia Ecumenical Academy is moved from Hong Kong to Bangkok. It is on August 3-23, 2003. Application forms are still welcome until May 30, 2003. Only 20 slots are available. Hurry for all CCA member church/council - endorsed applicants. posted by Moumita on Thursday, May 22, 2003 North East Asia Peace Network Preparatory and Planning Meeting, 17-20 February 2003, CCA Center, Hong Kong: The North East Asia Peace Network Committee met between 17-20 March in Hong Kong and has planned and decided to commence the NEA Peace Network. This would be activated at the national, bi-lateral and sub-regional level through strengthening various existing bi- and multi-lateral youth exchanges and programs and introducing new ones. This network would be supported, regularly analyzed, facilitated, and updated by holding regular bi-annual sub-regional NEA Peace Consultations organized by CCA Youth. These consultations will bring the peace network activists, volunteers, and leaders together. It has been decided that each NEA country would host these consultations in rotation and co-organize with CCA Youth. The first consultation under this network framework will be hosted by the Ecumenical Youth council in Korea and will be organized between 23-29 November 2003 in Seoul, Korea. The theme of this consultation will be "To Be a Peacemaker: Overcoming Violence" (from Matthew 5:9). Issues focussed on would be 1. Militarism in NEA; 2. People's Security; 3. Economic dominance and globalization; and 4. Developing a network for peace in NEA. 7 participants from each NEA country, along with resource people, staff, network committee, and local volunteers and participants from Korean NGO's will take the number of participants to around 40. The next sub-regional consultation will be hosted in Hong Kong in 2005. Observers will be invited from other Asia countries affected by militarization. posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 17, 2003 Consultation on "Ecumenism in the 21st Century in a Globalized World", 1-3 February, Geneva, Switzerland: Organized by the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation [JPIC] Team of the World Council of Churches, the Consultation on Ecumenism in the 21st Century in a Globalized World brought together 31 church leaders and leaders from the ecumenical movement for deliberations as a think-tank on the meaning and role of ecumenism in today's context. And to propose ways of consolidating solidarity among churches to raise issues of common concern. Inputs were provided by Bishop Aldo Etchegoyen (from Argentina who commented on the Theme), and Professor Ninan Koshy (from India who presented his paper "Reflection on the context of globalization and the war against terror: challenge to the Ecumenical Movement"). A panel consisting of members from Canada (Rev. Chris Ferguson), Russia (Fr. Vsevolod Chaplin), Fiji (Ms. Lorine Tevi), and Kenya (Ms. Karimi Kinoti) provided comments under the rubric "Ecumenical challenges to the churches". Inputs concluded with comments by Dr. Konrad Raiser on " A response from the ecumenical movement to contemporary challenges" on the last day of the consultation. Based on Prof. Ninan's paper, the group reflected on and acknowledged the formation of an empire-building process by the US in an increasingly uni-polar world. The realignment of geo politics in the world purposefully dominated and manipulated by the US was mentioned. This has led to situations of hegemony reminiscent of empire-building that, though the world has seen many times before in her history, is happening for the first time after the birth of the ecumenical movement post WW II. This has put the ecumenical movement in new and dangerous waters. At the same time, we are undergoing drastic changes in our understanding, rather manifestation, of the true meaning of the word oikumene, where ecumenism is being seen in light of unity with, and including, people of other faith and even no faith. These dual realities of an expanding ecumenism and empire-formation challenge the ecumenical movement at the beginning of this century. Based on the backdrop provided above, the important outcomes from the consultation may be summarized as follows: 1. There is an urgent need from significant theological work on church and empire. The ecumenical movement lacks the language to communicate with her churches on issue of justice and resistance. There has to be deeper reflection in terms of the social, political, and economic analysis of the contemporary realities. Such a reflection should also be a dialogue with the agencies, institutions, and other movements in order to have a common analysis and common strategies. We also need to promote "Dialogue of civilizations". 2. There should be initiatives towards an Ecumenical Social Forum, which consolidates and links the various social movements around the world. Such a forum should encourage churches also to be actively involved in social movements. In times where the sovereignty of many national governments has been surrendered to TNCs and international monetary institutions, social movements/peoples movements play a crucial role as pressure groups. Churches should build and support such pressure groups. As a practical suggestion, a list of relevant social groups can be compiled from around the globe and brought in contact with each other through national social forums, regional social forums (like the Asian Social Forum), or global social forums (like the WSF). Such inter linking facilitates stories to be shared, strengthens the individual movements in their resolves, and importantly provides joint action when demanded. 3. There needs to be better coordination and relations in the efforts of the ecumenical movement at the national, regional, and international level while dealing with common challenges. In other words, there is a need for a clear linking in analysis and action with regional and national actors by the World Council. Such a cooperative and de-centralized model is important to counter the hegemonic forces of today. Such a model strengthens the indigenous knowledge and is in support of the many alternatives out there. Along with facilitating local alternatives, the ecumenical movement should also strive to develop applicable national and regional alternatives. 4. Finally, the work of the ecumenical movement needs to have an intentional inter-faith, inter-religious dialogue. Rather we need to proceed from dialogue to joint action/partnership where possible. Especially in times of turmoil, we need to promote "dialogues of civilizations". The churches, and their ecumenical movement, have a chance to take a stand. Justice and unity are important. However, in times where a prophetic vision is required, justice needs to take precedence. Our unity is for our witness. Hence a unity without witness is not justified. posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 16, 2003 Latest News [Updated Fri May 16] Ecumenical Asia Pacific Students and Youth Network (EASY Net) Core Group Meeting, 16-19 January 2003, CCA Center, Hong Kong: CCA Youth hosted the meeting of the EASY Net Core Group between 16th-19th January 2003 at the CCA Center in Hong Kong. The Core Group of EASY Net comprises of the regional staff/executive secretaries/representatives of CCA, WSCF-AP, IMCS AP, IYCS Asia, APA YMCAs, World YWCA. The meetings focussed on program plans for EASY Net for 2003. Some of the important decisions taken were: 1. Asia Pacific Students and Youth Week 2003 to focus on "Peace and Human Security" 2. Publication of EASY Net Resource Book [approx. 100 pages], by mid of November 2003. For this an Editorial Committee was formed comprising of One Chief Writer [Mr. John Williams, Catholic, Philippines], Two Advisors [one each from Protestant and Catholic side], Three members from the Core Group [CCA, IMCS, YWCA], and the Coordinating Secretary of EASY Net [ex-officio]. Publication of this Resource Book would be done by CCA. An initial draft outline was prepared and presented by CCA and accepted by the CG. 3. EASY Net Second National Coordinators Annual Meeting by late November 2003. 4. It was decided to have the Asian Students and Youth Gathering in 2004. Details are under discussion 5. Finally, under EASY Net's annually rotating Moderator-ship, Mr. Kiho, of IMCS AP, was selected as the Moderator of EASY Net for 2003. He takes charge from Rev. Shin, of WSCF AP. It was a time to share about refining the functioning and successful implementation of the EASY Net. It was also a time to share about the important programs for each member organization for 2003. CCA Youth plays an important role in supporting EASY Net financially and through human resources. posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 16, 2003 |
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