The
All India Christian Council (aicc)
is a nation-wide alliance of Christian denominations, mission
agencies, institutions, federations, NGOs and Christian lay
leaders who have lived and worked side by side through several
decades.
The formation
of aicc was the result of a spontaneous response
from national denominations, churches and institutions to
establish an entity to protect and serve the interest of the
Christian community in the face of ongoing persecution, attacks
and calumny against Christians nationwide.
The idea from
the beginning was to be proactive and not just reactive in
regards to the interests of the Christian community and other
minorities, as well as those of dalits, tribals and backward
communities.
It was also an
attempt to get committed and talented people to put their
energies into safeguarding the interests of the Church
and its activities through all constitutional means. The tremendous
interest through letters and telephone calls from hundreds
of churches and organizations from all parts of India, affirming
the formation of aicc, became a significant
sign for us to move forward. The aicc now represents
a vast and increasing constituency of denominations, churches,
missions, institutions and key leaders.
Commitments:
The
aicc is built around two commitments:
The commitment
to the unique person of the Lord Jesus Christ and his compassion
to a needy humanity.
The commitment
to secular, pluralistic and democratic India.
The council
will maintain its integrity in these two areas.
Missions
Perspective:
Comprising
the largest alliance in the nation of Church bodies and missions
that are actively carrying out Christ's sacrificial mission,
the aicc is fully committed to the Church's mission
of demonstrating the love of Christ in society through Word
and deed. The aicc supports the freedom of conscience
and India's pluralistic culture, encouraging Christ's loving
mission and defending the right of the Indian Christian to practice
his faith. The Council recognizes the right to practice
one's faith as also a responsibility to respect the freedom
of conscience of people following other faiths.
Composition
and Affiliations:
The fast
growing aicc membership now includes over
2,500 associations, federations, denominations, institutions,
NGOs and mission agencies.
The aicc
allies and works together with major ecclesiastical bodies
in the country, crossing denominational boundaries in its
perspectives, leadership, work and commitment.
The aicc
works with civil liberties and human rights groups and leaders.
The aicc
networks with Indian associations abroad.
The
aicc exists to proactively protect and serve the
interest of Christians and other people groups.
VISION
Protection
of the fundamental rights of all citizens.
Security of Christians and other victimised groups.
Christian service to all people, irrespective of caste and creed.
Preservation of the plural ethos of India.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
is open to all denominations, Churches, Missions, Institutions,
and Alliances. Individual membership is available for Christian
leaders and others making a significant, positive impact on
our community and nation.
FUNDING
The Council
is financed by the freewill offirings of its members and other
Christians across the Nation. Cheques and Drafts
should be drawn on favour of 'All India Christian Council'
payable at Secunderabad.
Mailing Address: 79/B, I & II Floor, Opp. Vijaya Bank,
West Maredpally, Secunderabad - 500 026 INDIA
