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The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Pastoral solidarity and accompaniment with member churches and ecumenical fraternity

The General Secretaries of The World Council of Churches(WCC) and Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) visit Myanmar.

(as followers of Christ) we need to live with faith and hope amidst despair as hope brings resilience.” said Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary.

Church and Ecumenical Leaders gathered at Myanmar Council of Churches on Saturday 11 October 2025 for a meeting with WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara. Credit: CCA

The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, and the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, arrived in Myanmar for pastoral and solidarity visits to member churches, the member council, and ecumenical organisations and institutions in the country.

The WCC and CCA General Secretaries were welcomed by the churches and the ecumenical fraternity. They attended meetings at the headquarters of various churches and institutions, including the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Anglican), the Methodist Church of the Union of Myanmar (Lower Myanmar), the Myanmar Baptist Convention, the Myanmar Council of Churches, the Myanmar Institute of Theology, and the Mary Chapman School for the Deaf.

Information on the ministries of churches and institutions was shared during the meetings. Highlighting key historical milestones in mission and witness, including a deep engagement in social development, pioneering ministries in diakonia, and humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas. Also described, were the life-threatening situations faced daily by those serving in rural regions, particularly in communities living amidst ongoing conflicts and violence.

Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay emphasised the growing need for joint engagement among churches in promoting peace and unity amidst conflict situations. He noted that this is an integral part of proclaiming the Good News, and that such engagement must extend beyond social action, theological dialogue, and shared prayer initiatives.

Dr Mathews George Chunakara (CCA General Secretary) expressed deep appreciation for the churches and their diverse ministries, which continue despite dangers, fear, anxiety, and countless difficulties, including the lack of even basic necessities, as they endure prolonged civil conflict and hostilities that have caused deep divisions.

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Photos from the visit of the WCC and CCA General Secretaries to Myanmar can be found here