Severe flooding brought on by monsoon rains and heavy winds across southwestern portions of Sri Lanka has caused floods and landslides in the South and South west areas of the country while over 100,000 drought hit farmers in many other areas have not received rains that they were yearning for. Around 630,082 people belonging to …
Severe flooding brought on by monsoon rains and heavy winds across southwestern portions of Sri Lanka has caused floods and landslides in the South and South west areas of the country while over 100,000 drought hit farmers in many other areas have not received rains that they were yearning for. Around 630,082 people belonging to …
We are deeply concerned and saddened by the increase in incidents of violence and intimidation against religious communities and especially those recently directed towards minority communities. Our member churches come together regularly to reflect on the values and principles that should underpin the human right to freedom of religion and freedom of conscience in a truly …
National Christian Council of Sri Lanka Statement 20th June 2017 The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka, which represents the majority of non-Roman Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, is disturbed by some of the views expressed over the past few days in relation to the violence, intimidation and the threat posed against Christian churches in …
Statement – Call to protect religious freedom and religious harmony in Sri Lanka Read More »
The NCCSL is delighted to be part of the host committee along with other partners to support Localizing Response to Humanitarian Need: The Role of Religious and Faith Based Organizations. Following up on commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit this Forum has been organised by a committee of 15 diverse international religious and faith- …
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), originally named as the East Asia Christian Conference, which began its ecumenical journey in March 1957, celebrates 60 years of proving a valuable service. It places itself as an institution of continuing cooperation among the churches and national Christian bodies in Asia, within the framework of the wider ecumenical …
In keeping with the tradition of observing the unity octave, an 8 day period from 18th to 25th of January each year, a joint worship service has been organized Sunday 21st January 2018 at 4.30 p.m. at the St. Lawrence’s Church, Wellawatte, Colombo 06. This joint worship Service has been organized by the National Christian Council of Sri …
Service of Celebration A service and prayer and thanksgiving will be held at the Methodist Church, Colombo City Mission, 135 Dam Street, Colombo 12 at 6.30 on Sunday the 4th of February 2018, and will be attended by all heads of Churches, and other government officials, as it will be official Christian service in connection …
Commemorating National Independence 04th February 2018 Read More »
The people of Sri Lanka are once again afforded an opportunity to exercise their right of universal franchise by engaging in an Election, to elect representatives of their choice to address the societal needs and aspirations at Local Government Level. Considering the value and importance of this democratic practice and with a view of sustaining …
Statement on the forthcoming local Government Elections Read More »
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka is deeply distressed at the significant escalation in Inter-Religious tensions which have lead to the loss of life and damage to property. We appeal to all Peace-Loving Citizens in this country to take into consideration the heavy price we have paid for nearly three decades of war and …
Statement on the significant escalation in Inter-Religious tensions Read More »