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Consultation brings rights of religious minorities into focus

A WCC consultation on politicisation of religion brought together religious leaders, social and human rights activists, diplomats, academics and scholars from around the world.

19 September 2013

Indian churches reflect on the WCC assembly theme

Around 70 church leaders shared these reflections in a WCC pre-assembly consultation organized by the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI), held from 16-18 August in Bangalore, India.

27 August 2013

India hosts inter faith gender justice conference

Interfaith dialogue hosted by Diocese of Calcutta kickstarts action for gender justice

23 August 2013

Dalit Christians, Muslims observe 'Black Day' for rights

Christian and Muslim dalits protested against inequality with Hindu dalits

19 August 2013

Former Church of South India Moderator dies

The former Primate of the Church of South India and member of the ACC has died at 88.

19 June 2013

Churches support ongoing anti-nuclear protests in South India

Churches support ongoing anti-nuclear protests in South India

Churches in India have taken up the cause of fishing villages in southern Tamil Nadu that are awaiting a Supreme Court decision expected this week on the Koodankulam nuclear power plant, scheduled to come online within a few months.

26 September 2012

Church charities rush aid to flood-damaged Assam state in India

Church charities rush aid to flood-damaged Assam state in India

10 July [ENInews] Churches and Christian charities have joined the massive relief effort in Assam state in the northeast region of India, which recently experienced a devastating flood that has claimed over 125 lives and left nearly three million people homeless.

11 July 2012

Indian churches in Kerala explore "green" options

Indian churches in Kerala explore "green" options

[ENInews] Christians in India's southern Kerala state are exploring "green" plans and linking the need for environmental protection to the practice of their faith.

21 June 2012

Delhi prays together

Delhi prays together

Members of five area churches join for World Day of Prayer

07 March 2012

Ecumenical meet stresses need for Churches' unity

Ecumenical meet stresses need for Churches' unity

“A bell is no bell till you ring it, a song is no song till you sing it and love is not love till you give it away,’’ said Bishop Thomas Samuel of the Church of South India.

16 February 2012