Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:32:25 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/ en-us http://www.waccasia.org/images/logo.gif http://www.waccasia.org/ webmaster@waccasia.org http://www.waccasia.org/Article43.html The WACC-Asia Region expresses our heart-felt sympathies to the family of Praxedis Bouwman, who lost her husband on Thursday, the 22nd March, 2012. He was diagnosed having stomach cancer just about a month ago, but never expected that it will happen so soon. It is a great shock to Praxedis and her two sons. On behalf of WACC-Asia , we convey our deep sympathies and pray that the Comforter Holy Spirit grant peace and comfort to the grieving family members. Praxedis, we keep you and your sons in our prayers. May the Peace that passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ, as you celebrate the life and witness of your loving husband Reind Loggen. May his soul rest in peace. A-men. Sam Meshack Chairperson Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:32:25 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article42.html NOTICE ON REGIONAL SMALL PROJECT SUBMISSION Letter to all the WACC – Asia Region members. Dear friends, Greetings from the ExCom members of WACC – Asia Region. The Executive Committee meeting which met soon after the Triennial Assembly at Yogyakarta, Indonesia has decided to encourage the members to implement the Yogyakarta Declaration in their own small way. While doing so, the Executive Committee also has decided to encourage its members to conduct small workshops or seminars related to the theme, “Communicating Climate Justice” in their regions. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:33:56 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article41.html A warm and joyous Christmas Greetings from World Association for Christian Communication – Asia Region. We thank and praise God for enabling us to see another Christmas Celebration in our lives. The birth of Jesus brings deliverance as his name means “Saviour or Redeemer or Liberator”. Jesus has initiated the act of redemption. We are called to take part and continue in this act of redemption. Jesus did not change the world. He helped us to see the world differently. For us it means to see the world differently. The communication technology is enabling the world to hear the Good news of the Kingdom of God much faster and to reach every nook and corner of the world. Hence many may know Jesus. Some love Him, others admire Him and yet a few even persecute Him as in His historical days. An inclusive Church becomes real when we perceive it in such depth and breadth of His salvific mission. While thanking the members of WACC -Asia for nurturing WACC and assuring to be with us in our growth to an effective communication association, we request the cooperation of all by sharing with us the Good News of the presence of Jesus with us under all circumstances in the New Year 2012. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:48:28 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article40.html We, the 51 delegates coming from Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand, met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for the Triennial Assembly of the WACC-AR from 16-21 May 2011 and deliberated on the theme: ‘Communicating Climate Justice’. We submit the following proposals for deliberation, adaptation and implementation at the local, national, and regional levels: Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:54:47 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article39.html Rev. Dr Samuel Meshack, Chairperson – WACC-Asia introduces the theme "Communicating Climate Justice" for Asia Communication Sunday 2011 Mon, 30 May 2011 02:42:30 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article38.html The World Association for Christian Communication - Asia Region (WACC-AR) Executive Committee is pleased to announce that the 2011 Triennial Assembly and Pre-Assembly Seminar will be held from May 16-20, 2011 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:32:42 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article37.html Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Meshack Chairperson, WACC-Asia 22 June 2010. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:52:25 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article36.html GENEVA, JUNE 7 – In a clear signal of continuing solidarity with the churches and human rights defenders in the Philippines, the World Council of Churches through its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA-WCC) invited the delegation of the Ecumenical Voice for Peace and Human Rights in the Philippines (EVPHRP) to speak before an audience at the WCC headquarters here. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:56:49 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article35.html SAVE THE DATE! May 16-20, 2011, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Fri, 14 May 2010 03:22:15 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article34.html “Communicating hope amidst diversity: the challenges of multi-faith Asia” Sat, 08 May 2010 03:08:25 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article33.html The Executive Committee of WACC-Asia thanks all those who participated in the Asia Communication Sunday of 2009. Hearing the success stories of the ACS of 2009, the Executive Committee proposed to invite the Churches in Asia and the Christian Communicators to observe "Asia Communication Sunday 2010” in the month of June, ideally 20 June 2010. Sat, 08 May 2010 02:57:43 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article32.html The Gurukul Lutheran Theological College in Chennai, India, observed Asia Communication Sunday on 21st June 2009 and continued the celebration till 27th June 2009, making it a week long celebration, under the theme, “Communication is Peace: Building Viable Communities of Peace”, organised by the World Association for Christian Communication – Asia Region (WACC-AR). The doctoral and postgraduate students of the Department of Communication initiated and organised several programmes under the able leadership of the Rev. Dr. Samuel W. Meshack, the Principal of the College and the Head of the Department of Communication. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:27:06 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article31.html Listen to an interview with WACC General Secretary Rev. Dr. Randy Naylor, conducted by Judy Chan during his visit to Hong Kong in February 2009. Wed, 27 May 2009 02:03:35 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article30.html With deep sorrow, I would like to share the news of the demise of Rev. Dr. A. D. Manuel, the former Asia Secretary of WACC (before Dr. Pradip Thomas) on 30 April 2009. Mon, 04 May 2009 06:09:46 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article29.html Information and communication are significantly changing the world we live in. Instead of establishing commonness and solidarity, public communication now tends to reinforce divisions, widen the gap between rich and poor, consolidate oppression, and distort reality in order to maintain systems of domination and subject the silenced masses to media manipulation. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:06:21 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article28.html We live in a time of great anxiety is not debatable. It is ironic that all the things we have done, invented, and produced, have not reduced anxiety at all. In fact, there is every reason to believe that our great technological advances have increased anxiety, rather than reducing it. Yours in Christ the Saviour born in Bethlehem for us. Sam Meshack / President, AR-WACC. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:23:48 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article27.html The World Association for Christian Communication’s Congress ‘Communication is Peace: Building Viable Communities’ attracted some 300 communication and media professionals from 73 countries. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:21:56 -0700 http://www.waccasia.org/Article26.html "Conversions" is a bogey raised by religio-political elements to justify ethnic cleansing and no amount of evidence will persuade them to terminate their policy Rarely in life does one face such the paradox of being weighed down with heavy foreboding before setting out on a journey and at the same time being ever so fired with the hope of achieving something positive. By Dominic Emmanuel Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:59:14 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article25.html With deep agony and anguish, I share with you the most pathetic condition of our fellow Christians in India, particularly, the States of Orissa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, etc., where large scale organised violence against them. Orissa, the scene of the burning alive of Graham Staines with his two innocent children, continues to perpetuate violence against Christians. The violence against Christians during Christmas 2007 left more than 100 churches and innumerable houses of Christians destroyed, several of them are still in ruins, waiting to be rebuilt. Within a few months, again yet there is another calamity of organised violence more severe in intensity and extent, in the words of our Prime Minister, “a shame on the nation.” By Samuel Meshack Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:42:53 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article24.html Forty one participants of the Asia Region -- World Association of Christian Communication (AR-WACC) assembly held here have expressed concern that media in the region take sides with the interests of those in power, “instead of upholding the people’s voices and aspirations.” Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:27:59 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article23.html We, the 41 delegates from the Asia Region of WACC coming from Thailand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar and the Philippines meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand for the Triennial Assembly of the AR-WACC from 17-20 May 2008 and deliberating on the theme: “Communication is Peace: Building Viable Communities in Asia”, have considered several aspects and issues affecting the region and the world. Mon, 26 May 2008 20:05:56 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article22.html CHIANG MAI, Thailand (APEN) – Forty one participants of the Asia Region -- World Association of Christian Communication (AR-WACC) assembly held here have expressed concern that media in the region take sides with the interests of those in power, “instead of upholding the people’s voices and aspirations.” “Commercial interests of media institutions do not promote people’s issues of justice and peace,” they said. In a statement, Chiang Mai Declaration 2008, issued for “deliberation, adaptation and implementation at the local, national, and regional levels,” the assembly participants reaffirmed “our prophetic role as Christian communicators” and committed themselves to make the voices of the poor and the marginalized heard, and to support communities in their struggle for peace and hope. Mon, 26 May 2008 20:03:15 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article21.html The World Association for Christian Communication-Asia Region (WACC-Asia) Pre-Assembly Seminar & Triennial Assembly will be held from May 17-20, 2008 (Arrival date: May 16, Departure date: May 21) in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The theme of the Assembly is “Communication is Peace: Building Viable Communities in Asia”. Mon, 26 May 2008 18:54:29 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article20.html The Executive Committee held its annual meeting in Bali, Indnesia from February 1-4, 2008. Hosted by Ms. Hetty Siregar. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:28:39 -0600 http://www.waccasia.org/Article19.html The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has launched a new website dedicated to its global conference for communicators, Congress 2008, scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, 6-10 October. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:10:12 -0700