NCCI Communications
The visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to the Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi, on Christmas Day —particularly at a time when attacks on Christians, places of worship, and traditional religious symbols have been reported – can be perceived as a reassuring signal to the Christian community. It can suggest that the Government […]
Every child has a sparkle in the eye – the promise of a bright future. Those in critical and challenging circumstances and contexts, have this a lot more prominent. When identified and nurtured the promise is sustained and realised. The Christmas story is one such narrative where a child in a challenging circumstance was acknowledged […]
From Bethlehem to Neighbourhoods, the Christmas Celebration of the National Council of Churches in India was attended by a cross-section of the Christian Community in the National Capital. Members of the Parliament, Officers from the Government of India and Delhi, Leaders of NCCI Member Churches and Organisations as well as friends from different faith communities […]
With deep sorrow and profound respect, the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) mourns the passing Mr. Rajakara Rao on 2nd December 2025. He was a devoted servant of God and a committed leader of the Convention of Baptist Churches of Northern Circars (CBCNC) and also, a General Body Member of the National Council of […]
The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) reaffirms that India is a composite entity with a plural identity, shaped by centuries of civilizational encounters, cultural exchange, and religious diversity. The NCCI expresses deep concern over the recent remarks reportedly made by Shri Mohan Bhagwat, suggesting that India has a single “core” culture that is […]
The National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) welcomes the appointment of The Rt Rev. Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman in history to hold the highest office in the Church of England. On 3 October 2025, it was announced that Mullally would become the 106th archbishop of Canterbury in January […]
On the occasion of completing 78 years as citizens of a free country the Orthodox and Protestant Christian community in India, as always and despite all odds, commits itself to persist in service to the nation. Recognising the travails and the sacrifices of the generation that lived through the struggles of the freedom movement, we […]
Hyderabad, 5 August 2025 Leaders of the Protestant and Orthodox Churches within the fellowship of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) convened in Hyderabad for a historic conclave — the first of its kind in the 111-year history of the NCCI — to reflect on the common ecumenical pilgrimage of the Churches in […]
Shibu Soren, widely known as “Dishom Guru” (meaning “Guru of the land”), was a towering figure in Indian politics, particularly revered by the Adivasi communities of Jharkhand. His life’s work was dedicated to championing the rights and welfare of tribal people, making him a significant role model and leader for the community. Shibu Soren’s activism […]
Repeated attempts to secure the release of the arrested nuns in Chhattisgarh have proved futile. Leaders from the Churches in India as well as those in the civil society have condemned the arrest of the two nuns in Chhattisgarh last Friday and demanded their immediate release. The leadership of the National Council of Churches in […]
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