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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 2013-2014 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 .............................................. 24 Ecumenical Formation Program ........................................................ 25 Gender Justice Program ..................................................................... 26 Eco-concern Program ......................................................................... 27 The Executive Committee of Hong Kong Christian Council Response to “Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive in 2017 and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2016 Public Consultation”............. 28 Hong Kong Christian Council 2 Chairperson’s Remarks Rev. Yuen Tin-yau While I was preparing this article, it was also open among different organizations and we listened approaching the date when the Standing Committee to one another, hoping that eventually we could come of the National People’s Congress would decide up with a proposal that would be accepted by most of the framework of the election method of the 2016 the Hong Kong people. We certainly desire that the Legislative Council Election and 2017 Chief Executive HKSAR government could listen to diverse voices and Election. By the time this annual report is published, the positions rather than to a few political stands only. The proposal would have already become the fi nal decision. government needs more communication with those who hold different political views rather than listening Hong Kong now is in a divided situation. Many to one single-sided opinion of those who are close to people speculated that there would be a huge the government while neglecting the opposing parties. discrepancy between the decision of the Standing Limited communication will only create a more divided Committee of the National People’s Congress and society. the expectation of Hong Kong people. However, discussion about the expectation of Hong Kong Other than the political reform issue, the Council people would be another controversial issue with last year was also concerned with several social Chairperson's Remarks opposing sides. On the one hand, some strived for issues such as gender justice, environment protection, universal suffrage, some asked for elements of civil and prevention of sexual harassment policy etc. nomination, some demanded that the election should Hong Kong Christian Council maintains a close meet international standards, some advocated the contact with the mainland China churches. This April, “Occupy Central” movement and held a referendum. the Executive Committee paid a visit to the State On the other hand, the opposing side took the Administration for Religious Affairs of the People’s position that Hong Kong people’s entitlement to the Republic of China in Beijing and to the China Christian right to vote by 2017 would be enough, and therefore Council in Shanghai. The Mission and Ministerial they promoted an “Anti-Occupy Central” movement, Formation Committee sent colleagues to different going to the street to collect supporting signatures. provinces to help the churches in China to train the Nevertheless, both parties held a parade respectively pastors and Christians. Although the Council’s efforts in July and August. are modest, but we still organize different programs It is not only in the society that such a divided to help primary and secondary students who are in situation appears. Even the Church, being a part the poor areas of China to improve their learning of the society, also has diverse opinions within its environment. membership. Some Church leaders and colleagues Hong Kong’s resources are limited, but our concern were arrested after the rehearsal of the “Occupy includes those poor regions of South East Asia by Central” movement, while others joined the “Anti- helping them develop their agricultural practices. In Occupy Central” movement. case of natural disasters, we also send donations for “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be emergency relief and reconstruction aid. called children of God (Matthew 5:9 NRSV). The We care for Hong Kong, mainland China and even Church needs to be “making every effort to maintain the other places in the world because the earth is already unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). a global village. We cannot take care of ourselves No matter whether it is Church leaders, colleagues or only. Christians believe that the world is God’s the laity, they have their different views and stands, creation and the world also receives His salvation. and yet we have to learn from one another with respect God allows us to work with Him, and together we and humble listening. We also hope that the society will govern this world. do the same and it is our desire to be a bridge in such a divided society. Therefore, during the government “According to the riches of his grace which he consultation period on constitutional reform, HKCC lavished on us, With all wisdom and insight he has collected opinions from different denominations; yet, made known to us the mystery of his will, according upholding our hope for a democratic election system, to the good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, we expressed our opinions to the HKSAR Government. as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all We understand that there are different views in the things in him, things in heaven and things on earth” society, so the Council tried to keep communication (Ephesians1:7b-10). 2013/2014 Annual Report 3 2013-2014 Committee Members Executive Committee Chairperson: Honorary Treasurer: Rev. Yuen Tin-yau Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl 1st Vice-Chairperson: Honorary Secretary: Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice 2nd Vice-Chairperson: 2013-2014 Committee Members Rev. Leung Shau-shan, Lysta Elected Members: Ex-offi cio Members: Rev. Wong Ka-fai Bishop Chan Kin-lai, Jenny Rev. Chang Chun-wa Elder Dr.Wong Fook-yee Rev. Dr. Lo Lung-kwong Mr. Poon Kwong-fai, Silas Mr. Ng Sze-yuen Rev. Yung Chuen-hung Rev. Ma Wai-lee, Bartholomew Rev. Dr. Chow Siu-chun, Simon Rev. Chung Ka-lok Rev. Kan Kei-piu, Paul Dean Dr. Lo Cho-ching, Bob Lt-Col. Ian Swan Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-Mei Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Rev. Canon Dr. Howard Mellor Mr. Alan Ho Rev. Dr. Hanns Hoerschelmann Dr. Tong Wing-sze Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Finance Committee Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl (Chairperson) Dr. Lui Wai-ling, Annissa Rev. Yuen Tin-yau (Ex-offi cio member) Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen, Thomas Mr. Lee Chi-yuen Mr. Yuen Hoi-pak Mr. Fung Sau-chung Mr. Ng Siu-kei Mr. Alan Ho Hong Kong Christian Council 4 Sharing and Church Witness Committee Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee (Chairperson) Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Rev. Kwong Tin-chi Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Mrs. Chan-Lam Lai-king Mr. Alan Ho Rev. Law Kit-choi Mr. Leung Shun-kwong Mr. Tony Wong Rev. Ma Wai-yee, Bartholomew Mr. Simon Wong Rev. Dr. Lam Sung-che Mr. Cheuk Sai-ying Rev. Man Chi-on, Steve Mr. Tang King-kai Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong Mr. Chan Sing-kong, Paul Justice and Social Concern Committee 2013-2014 Committee Members Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei (Chairperson) Rev. Luk Chun-yiu Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis Mr. Ng Sze-yuen Rev. Wong Ka-fai Lt-Col. Wendy Swan Rev. Lam Sung Che, Paul Ms. Wong Wai-fong, Fermi Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Ms. Chan Kit-ling Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Mr. Chan Ka-yan Rev. Wong Wai-cheong Mr. Suen Lai Sang Ms. Cheung Oi-sze Rev. Hans Lutz Dr. Tong Wing-sze 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. Chau Kwok-cheong Rev. Ma Wai-lee, Bartholomew 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 Rev. Dr. Jeff Shu Rev. Leung Mei-ying Mr. Thomas Cheng Mr. Tsang Fuk-chuen,Thomas Mr. Ho Tsang-hing 2013/2014 Annual Report 5 Church Unity and Relations Committee Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Rev. Canon Dr. Howard Mellor (Chairperson) Rev. Dr. Gregory Anderson Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric Rev. Lee Tak-ming Rev. Chung Ka-lok Fr. Leung Tat-choy Rev. Wu Ping-kit Dr. Au Ho-yan,Connie Mr. Poon Kwong-fai, Silas Rev. Chow Wing-fu Elder Siu Sau-ching Mrs. Watt-Wong Pik-yin (until May 31, 2014) Rev. Leung Wah-kwong Sr. Laura Watt (from June 1, 2014) Major David Yip Mrs. Wu Yuk-chun (until December 31, 2013) Mr. Alan Ho Ms.