HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL Mission The Hong Kong Christian Council is the ecumenical body of Christian churches, organizations and institutions in Hong Kong. Founded in 1954, the Council promotes a united witness and outreach to the whole society. It is the visible sign of church unity in Hong Kong, promoting the spirit and work of the ecumenical movement. Address：9/F, Christian Ecumenical Building, 33 Granville Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel : (852) 2368-7123 Fax : (852) 2724-2131 Email : [email protected] Website : www.hkcc.org.hk Contents Chairperson's Remarks ......................................................................... 3 2012-2013 Committee Members ........................................................... 4 • Executive Committee • Finance Committee • Sharing and Church Witness Committee • Justice and Social Concern Committee • Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee • Communication and Message Committee • Church Unity and Relations Committee Representatives of Churches / Denominations ................................... 7 Representatives of Organizations ........................................................ 8 Affi liated Organizations .......................................................................... 9 Hong Kong Christian Council Staff ...................................................... 11 General Secretary's Report ................................................................... 12 Committee Ministries ........................................................................... 16 • Resource Sharing and Church Witness Committee • Justice and Social Concern Committee • Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee • Church Unity and Relations Committee • Communication and Message Committee English Ministries & Special Sundays .................................................. 25 Ecumenical Formation Program ........................................................... 26 Conclusion .............................................................................................. 27 Statement on Hong Kong’s Constitutional Development ................... 28 2 HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL Chairperson’s Remarks The establishment of Hong Kong Christian Rev. Yuen Tin-yau Council is not only for the promotion of church unity of different denominations and dialogue gives the responsibility of managing the society among different religions, but it is also established to everyone. Therefore, the Hong Kong Christian for caring for the society of Hong Kong, walking Council hopes that Hong Kong’s constitutional with the citizens to promote peace and justice. development will be moving in a just and democratic direction, having universal suffrage The situation of Hong Kong, same as the year for the election of the Chief Executive and all before when I was writing these remarks, is very legislative councilors as soon as possible. chaotic. Demonstrations have become a regular feature, which shows that Hong Kong still has Hong Kong is a diverse society and there are a space for freedom of speech. However, it is different cultures, races and religious faiths. Hong regrettable that in protest gatherings, people Kong Christian Council has advocated mutual with different opinions were in conflict with respect and social inclusion amidst the differences. one another, leading to social confusion. The In recent years, there have been debates about police while maintaining law and order were the Sexual Orientation Discrimination Ordinance always suspected of being unfair. All of these and this is no easy matter as there are different led to confrontations between the public and the stands from various perspectives including police. There was a teacher who was not happy Chinese traditional values about society and with the police and expressed her discontent family. It is very difficult to reach a consensus, in foul language. Although she had apologized, however, it is necessary to get rid of discrimination some people were still not satisfied. The Chief in order to build a harmonious society. Executive even asked the Education Bureau to file a report on the incident. The police even It is fortunate that people from different religions passed the case to the Serious Crime Unit to are actively involved in bringing peace to the investigate. It appeared some people were trying society. As for Christianity, different denominations to make a fuss about the incident, leading the are also able to co-operate with one another. public to mistrust the government to an even It is our hope that that we can make a small greater extent. contribution in such a chaotic society. Hong Kong’s social confl icts and controversies To end these remarks, I think of the Prayer of are related to Hong Kong’s constitutional St. Francis and deeply feel this is our prayer and development. Hong Kong has been returned action. to China for 16 years but the constitutional Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, development is very slow. The Chief Executive Where there is hatred, let me sow love; is elected by only 1,200 people, there are unjust where there is injury, pardon; functional constituencies in the Legislative where there is doubt, faith; Council and the widening gap between the rich where there is despair, hope; and the poor continues. All of these create a where there is darkness, light; situation in which it is difficult to implement any where there is sadness, joy; policies. All the grievances in the society pointed to the government officials. Democratic election O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek may not necessarily solve the problems of policy to be consoled as to console; implementation but if the people in positions are to be understood as to understand; able to gain the trust and authorization from the to be loved as to love. public, it is believed the situation will improve. In Christian faith, we believe that the set-up of a For it is in giving that we receive; ruling government is granted authority from the it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; Lord. However, we also confirm that the Lord and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Annual report 2012/2013 3 2012-2013 Committee Members Executive Committee Chairperson: Honorary Treasurer: Rev. Yuen Tin-yau Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen, Thomas 1st Vice-Chairperson: Honorary Secretary: Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny 2nd Vice-Chairperson: Rev. Leung Shau-shan, Lysta Elected Members: Ex-offi cio Members: Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Rev. Wu Ping-kit Ms. Yeung Kin-ha Dean Dr. Lo Cho-ching, Bob Rev. Dr. Lo Lung-kwong Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Lt-Col. Samuel X.T. Pho (until June 30, 2013) Rev. Chang Chun-wa Lt-Col. Ian Swan (since July 7, 2013) Rev. Yung Chuen-hung Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee Rev. Dr. Chow Siu-chun, Simon Rev. Shiba Mitsumasa Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Dr. Lui Wai-ling Dr. Chan Hiu-tung Dr. Hakan Granberg Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Anderson His Eminence Metropolitan Nektarios Dr. Leung Yiu-yuen, Aldrin Finance Committee Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen, Thomas (Chairperson) Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Rev. Yuen Tin-yau (Ex-offi cio member) Mr. Fung Sau-chung Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Mr. Yuen Hoi-pak Mr. Lee Chi-yuen Mr. Wu Shiu-kee 4 HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL Sharing and Church Witness Committee Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee (Chairperson) Ms. Yeung Kin-ha Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen,Thomas Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Rev. Tang Tat-wing Mr. Simon Wong Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Mr. Cheuk Sai-ying Mr. Alan Ho Mr. Tony Wong Mr. Leung Shun-kwong Rev. Law Kit-choi Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Justice and Social Concern Committee Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei (Chairperson) Rev. Wong Ka-fai Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Ms. Wong Wai-fong, Fermi Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Ms. Wong Mei-fung, Davy Major Tso Kam-shing, Simon (until November 2013) Mr. Suen Lai-sang Major On Dieu-quang (from January 2013) Rev. Hans Lutz Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Ms. Chan Kit-ling Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Rev. Lam Sung-che Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee Rev. Yung Chuen-hung (Chairperson) Rev. Kwong Tin-chi Major Chan Hi-wai, Tommy Ms. Li Siu-po Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny Dean Dr. Lo Cho-ching, Bob Rev. Chan Min-yi Rev. Poon Yuk-kuen, May Rev. Chow Wing-fu, Thomas Captain Tam Mei-shun, Sara Rev. Kwok Che-chin, Cindy Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee Communication and Message Committee Rev. Cheung Chun-wa (Chairperson) Mr. Ng Sze-yuen Rev. Cheung Mun-yee Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Rev. Leung Mei-ying Mr. Thomas Cheng Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen,Thomas Mr. Ho Tsang-hing Annual report 2012/2013 5 Church Unity and Relations Committee Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Rev. Chung Ka-lok (Chairperson) Rev. Chan Hiu-tung Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric Rev. Cheung Wai-cheong Rev. Wu Ping-kit Rev. Canon Dr. Howard Mellor Rev. Chang Chun-ying Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Anderson Rev. Leung Wah-kwong Mrs. Chan-Lam Lai-king (until December 31, 2012) Rev. Chau Kwok-cheong Ms. Woo Yuk-chun (since January 1, 2013) Elder Siu Sau-ching Fr. Peter Leung Rev. Poon Yuk-kuen, May Dr. Connie Au (until November 30, 2012) Mr. Alan Ho Dr. Tong Wing-sze Major Tso Kam-shing, Simon (until November 2012) Rev. Chow Wing-fu Major David Ip (since January 2013) World Day of Prayer (Hong Kong) Committee (From June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013) Mrs. Chan-Lam Lai-king (Chairperson) Ms. Sandy Leung Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Captain Tammy Cho (Ex-offi cio Member) Sr. Laura Watt Ms. Alice Chan Mrs. Watt-Wong Bik-yin Ms. Anna Cheng Ms. Sheree Wong Ms. Wu Suk-man, Fhronux Rev. Wong Yuen-han Mr. Alan Ho Rev. Mavis Kwan Mrs. Hung-Hui Yet-fen Ms. Mabel Wu Ms. Law Mei-kuen Ms. Yau Mou-shan Rev. Leung Kwai-ha Women’s Ministry Working Group (From January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013) Ms. Woo Yuk-chun (Convenor) Ms. Law Lan-heung Rev. Canon Dr Chan Hin-cheung (Consultant) Mrs. Law-Miu Man-si Ms. Au-Leung Wai-yee Ms. Cheng Tai-ngar Ms. Chan Lai-mui Ms. Siu Siu-mei Mrs. Kwan-Chan Pui-ying Major Agatha Wong Mrs. Ho-Lo Mei-foon Mrs.