The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, Shatin Methodist Church, 4

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

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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 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. Anna Cheng (from January 1, 2014) 2013-2014 Committee Members 2013-2014 Committee Members Dr. Tong Wing-sze

 World Day of Prayer (Hong Kong) Committee 

Mrs. Watt-Wong Bik-yin (Chairperson) Mrs. Ngui-Ting Sing-hong Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Mr. Alan Ho (Ex-ofﬁ cio Member) Mrs. Hung-Hui Yet-fen Ms. Anna Cheng Rev. Mavis Kwan Ms. Alice Chan Rev. Leung Kwai-ha Sr. Laura Watt Ms. Sandy Leung Ms. Law Mei-kuen Rev. Wong Yuen-han Captain Tso-Mok Lai-ching Ms. Mabel Wu Mrs. Chan-Lam Lai-king Ms. Yau Mou-shan Ms. Dorothy Cheng

 Women’s Ministry Working Group  (From January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014)

Ms. Anna Cheng (Convenor) Mrs. Lee-Ma Po-yess Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung (Consultant) Ms. Cheng Tai-ngar Ms. Au-Leung Wai-yee Ms. Siu Siu-mei Ms. Chan Lai-mui Ms. Chan Suk-yee Mrs. Cynthia Kwok Captain Alice Law Mrs. Ho-Lo Mei-foon Ms. Ivy Chak Ms. Law Lan-heung Ms. Lam Sze-ki

Hong Kong Christian Council 6 Representatives of Churches/ Denominations The Church of Christ in China The Methodist Church, Mr. Fung Sau-chung Hong Kong Rev. Cheung Yuk-nung Mr. Ng Sze-yuen Rev. Tang Tat-wing Rev. Dr. Lo Lung-kwong Rev. Lee Shung-kin Rev. Poon Yuk-kuen, May Rev. Wu Ping-kit Rev. Lam Sung-che Rev. Ng Pik-shan, Bettsy Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong Rev. Cheung Mun-yee Mr. Leung Shun-kwong Rev. Chui Chun-nei, Jane Mr. Ng Yip-lap, Frederick

Rev. Wong Ka-fai Mrs. Ng Tsang Yuen-li Representatives of Churches / Denominations Rev. Ma Wai-yee Mr. Wong Cho-kuen Rev. Wong Wai-cheong Mr. Chen Seng-tek, Stuart ＊Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric ＊Rev. Yuen Tin-yau

Hong Kong Japanese The Evangelical Lutheran Christian Fellowship Church of Hong Kong Mr. Tan Kok-soon, Alex Rev. Chang Chun-wa Rev. Shiba Mitsumasa Rev. Leung Wah-kwong Rev. Kwong Tin-chi Rev. Chan Sek-mui Union Church Hong Kong Rev. Yu Ha-fei Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Anderson Rev. Leung Mei-ying Rev. Michele Bland Rev. Cheung Chi-chung Rev. Lau Kei-shing Rev. Luk Chun-yiu German-Speaking Evangelical Rev. Sun Sau-cheng Lutheran Congregation in Hong Kong Mr. Lui Hing-chung ＊Rev. Dr. Hanns Hoerschelmann ＊Bishop Chan Kin-lai Methodist International Church HK The Salvation Army Rev. Marybeth Asher-Lawson Major On Dieu-quang ＊Rev. Canon Dr. Howard Mellor Major David Ip ＊Lt-Col. Ian Swan Orthodox Metropolitanate of Kowloon Union Church Hong Kong and South East Asia Mr. Ramon Bultron Mr. Alan Ho Rev. Wong Mei-fung, Phyllis His Eminence Metropolitan Nektarios

Members with ＊ are appointed Executive Members – including ex-officio representatives of the founding members and class of 2013/15 ex-officio representatives from the other members

2013/2014 Annual Report 7 Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Hong Kong Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung Dean Dr. Lo Cho-ching, Bob Mrs. Chan-Lam Lai-king Elder Siu Sau-ching Mr. Chow Siu-ngor Rev. Dr. Chu Wing-sang Mr. Lai Man Elder Yau Chung-wan Mr. Lee Chi-yuen Mr. Fung Siu-hung Rev. Ng Yu-lam

Representatives of Churches / Denominations Representatives of Organization Ms. Cheung Oi-sze Rev. Chan Kwok-keung Rev. Mak Mei-lin Rev. Kwok Che-chin, Cindy Rev. Chau Kwok-cheong Rev. Cheng Sau-ting, Peter ＊Elder Dr. Wong Fook-yee Rev. Ma Wai-lee, Bartholomew Rev. Chung Ka-lok ＊Rev. Leung Shau-shan, Lysta Chinese Rhenish Church Hong Kong Synod (Honorary Member) Representatives of Organizations The Chinese Y.M.C.A. of Hong Kong Lutheran Social Hong Kong Service Rev. Lau Yan-tak Rev. Li Yat-shing, Daniel ＊Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl Dr. Lui Wai-ling, Annissa Chinese Christian Literature The Hong Kong Y.W.C.A. Council Dr. Tse Yu Yuet-kwan Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung ＊Mr. Poon Kwong-fai, Silas ＊Rev. Yung Chuen-hung The Y.M.C.A. of Hong Kong Hong Kong Bible Society Dr. Yuk Tak-fun, Alice Rev. Man Chi-on, Steve Dr. Leung Yiu-yuen, Aldrin ＊Rev. Kan Kei-piu, Paul Finnish Evangelical Christian Action Lutheran Mission Ms. Kwan K.M., Dora Mr. Jan-Eerik Leppänen ＊Mrs. Cheung-Ang Siew-mei Mr. Timi Mara Lutheran Theological Seminary Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim Rev. Dr. Shu Tak-him ＊Dr. Chow Siu-chun, Simon Dr. Tong Wing-sze

Members with ＊ are appointed Executive Members – including ex-officio representatives of the founding members and class of 2013/15 ex-officio representatives from the other members  Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung is also representative of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

Hong Kong Christian Council 8 Afﬁ liated Organizations Board of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Governors 2014 Chairman : Secretary : ＊The Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Y.P. SOO, JP Dr. Calvin K.F. LEUNG Vice Chairman: Honorary Legal Advisor : Dr. Pamela LEUNG, JP Mr. Herman H.C. TSOI Honorary Treasurer: Ex-ofﬁ cio Governors: Mr. Derek M.F. CHAN Dr. Beatrice CHENG Ms. Gigi S.C. FUNG Honorary Governors: Dr. Calvin K.F. LEUNG Mr. Roland K.C. CHOW Mr. Sau-chung FUNG Observers : Dr. George H.C. HUNG Mr. Terence W.M. CHAM

Ms. Siu-wah KO, SBS, OBE, JP Dr. Raymond C.I. CHEN Afﬁliated Organizations Canon Fook-hing LI, OBE Dr. Tak-yi CHUI (since 1 July 2014) Mrs. June LI Ms. Rita C.Y. KWAN Prof. Sheung-wai TAM, GBS, OBE, JP Dr. Chor-chiu LAU, MH Governors: Mr. Alexander C.C. LAW Ms. Civy S.K. LEUNG ＊Rev. Ben C.W. CHANG Mr. Hans LI(since 1 April 2014) Ms. Michelle Y.W. CHOW Dr. Joseph C.Z. LUI (until 30 June 2014) ＊Mr. Michael K.C. LAI, BBS, MH, JP Mr. Roger C.W. LEE Dr. Andrew L. LUK Mr. John K.H. LI, MH Ms. Alice S.Y. SHAM ＊Rev. Dr. Ping-kwong LI, SBS Mr. Christopher K.O. SO Mr. Wilson Y.S. MOK Mrs. Mary K.S. WAN, MH (until 19 March 2014) ＊Rev. Kam-cheong PO Ms. Joanne P.F. WONG Mr. Herman H.C. TSOI ＊Elder Dr. Fook-yee WONG

Hong Kong Christian Service Management Committee 2013/2014 Chairman: Honorary Treasurer: ＊Rev. SO Shing Yit Dr. Law Chi Kwong, SBS, MBE, JP Vice Chairman: Honorary Secretary Dr. Darwin Chen, SBS, ISO Miss TSUI Suet Mui, Connie Committee Members: ＊Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin Cheung ＊Rev. Po Kam Cheong Mr. Stephen Hui Chin Yim, MH ＊Dr. Elder Wong Fook Yee ＊Mr. Lau Chun Chuen ＊Rev. Yuen Tin Yau Professor David Lung Ping Yee, SBS, MBE, JP ＊Dr. Yuk Tak Fun, JP ＊Rev. Ma Wai Lee, Bartholomew ＊Rev. Yung Chuen Hung

＊Nominated by the Hong Kong Christian Council

2013/2014 Annual Report 9 Christian Family Service Centre Board of Directors 2014 Chairman: Honorary Treasurer : Mr. Nicholas Chiu Sai-chuen, B.B.S., Rev. Daniel Li Yat-shing M.B.E., J.P. Honorary Legal Advisor: Vice Chairman: Miss Dorothy Cheng Tai-ngar Professor Alex Kwan Yui-huen Miss Cherry Wong Wai-man Chief Executive: Mr. Kwok Lit-tung Members: ＊Mr. Lau Chun-chuen, Karl ＊Mr. Thomas Tsang Fuk-chuen ＊Rev. Po Kam-cheong Miss Nora Yau Ho-chun, M.H., J.P. Mr. Cheng Wing-for ＊Rev. Yung Chuen-hung

Afﬁliated Organizations The Hon. Madam Justice Poon Man-kay, Maggie ＊Mr. Chan Wing-kai ＊Dr. Alice Yuk Tak-fun, J.P. ＊Rev. Wong Chak-tong ＊Major On Dieu-quang

United Christian Medical Service Board of Directors 2014 Chairman: Honorary Treasurer : Mr. LI Kwok-heem, John, MH Mr. CHAN Man-foon, Derek Vice Chairman: Honorary Legal Advisor: ＊Rt. Rev. TSUI Tsan-sang, Louis Mr. TSOI Hak-kong, Herbert, BBS JP Directors: Honorary Directors: ＊Bishop CHAN Kin-lai, Jenny Mr. CHOW Kun-chee, Roland Ms. CHOW Yan-tse, Margot Canon LI Fook-hing, OBE Mr. FUNG Sau-chung Mrs. LI June ＊Rev. KAN Kei-piu, Paul Dr. NIP Kam-fan, OBE Mrs. LEUNG WONG Yuen-ling, Grace Prof. TAM Sheung-wai, GBS OBE JP ＊Rev. Prof. LO Lung-kwong ＊Rev. PO Kam-cheong Secretary: ＊Mr. TSANG Fuk-chuen, Thomas Mr. CHAM Wai-man, Terence, Mr. WONG Tat-kee, David Administrative Director ＊Dr. YUK Tak-fun, Alice, JP Observers: ＊Rev. YUNG Chuen-hung Dr. Beatrice CHENG Ex-Ofﬁ cio Directors: Dr. LAU Chor-chiu, MH Mr. CHAM Wai-man, Terence,Administrative Director Mr. LAW Chak-chuen, Alexander Dr. LUI Cho-ze, Joseph, Medical Director Mr. LEE Chi-yuen, Lawrence (until 30.6.2014) Dr. LEUNG Kit-fong, Calvin Dr. CHUI Tak-yi, Medical Director (from 1.7.2014) Miss SIN Yuk-ching, Beatrix Ms. SHAM So-yuen, Alice, Nursing Director

＊Nominated by the Hong Kong Christian Council

Hong Kong Christian Council 10 Hong Kong Christian Council

Staff

General Secretary IT Secretary Rev. Po Kam-cheong Mr. Law Ka-Lok

Executive Secretary Secretariat Clerk Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong Mr. Wan Ka-keung, Andy

Assistant Executive Secretary Cashier / Accounting Clerk Mr. Wan Hoi-Wing Mrs. Ng-Kwong Wai-bing, Anna Ms. Kung Ka-wai, Winnie Mrs. Lee-Kwong Chui-ha, Amy Hong Kong Christian Council Ms. Lee Sau-king, Della (Administration & Finance)

Secretary to General Secretary Ms. Leung Chung-yan, Wincy

Communications Five Loaves and Two Fish Project Executive Secretary for Communications Executive Secretary Rev. Judy Chan Ms. Wong Yuk-ha, Winnie (Sponsored by the United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ and Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.) Assistant Executive Secretary Program Administrator Mr. Jeff Kwong Ms. Kammy Fung

Program Producer, Project Ofﬁ cer I Executive Secretary Ms. Yip Po-kwan, Cynthia Ms. Miann Chan

Project Offi cer (Youth Formation) Project Offi cer II Ms. Kwok Hei Mr. Frederic So (from October 7, 2013 to January 31, 2014) Mr. Mang Yi-yeung (from August 25, 2014) Ms. Leung Wai-man, Arman (from February 20, 2014) (Sponsored by CWM / Nethersole Fund) Offi ce Assistant Ms. Lee Yuk-fan, Wendy Gender Justice Project Offi cer Ms. Tso Hiu-tung, Jessica

Eco-concern Project Ofﬁ cer Ms. Leung Yim-ni, Vivo

2013/2014 Annual Report 11 General Secretary’s

Report (From September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014)

Pilgrimage to Justice and Peace Rev. Po Kam-cheong Late October to early November last year, the North Korea and the Philippines not only need to World Council of Churches convened the 10th address their internal problems but also to deal with Assembly in Busan with the theme “God of life, lead external events in the international arena. The road to us to justice and peace.” Different church traditions peace will be more rough. from all over the world came together to reflect on In Hong Kong, we all need to suffer because the theme and its meaning to our own contexts. of the unpopular rule of the local government and Documents sent out before and after the assembly, conflicts in the China-Hong Kong relationship. hymns we sang and biblical texts we read during the “One country, two systems, Hong Kong people rule General Secretary’s Report assembly all revolved around the theme. In July 2014, Hong Kong, and a high degree of autonomy” are WCC convened the 1st meeting of the incoming under reinterpretations among different groups and Central Committee in Geneva, with the image of communities before and after 1997. Hong Kong “pilgrimage to justice and peace” to begin her work people feel that the future is more uncontrollable. that will last for seven years between the assemblies. The conflicts within the Hong Kong society and Looking around the world, conflicts within tensions between Hong Kong and China bring and between countries were still common. The uneasiness to many Hong Kongers. pilgrimage to justice and peace still has a long way As Christians, we believe in a loving, just and to go. Although the United States is more cautious peaceful God. This faith not only will offer us a social and self-controlled about sending troops to other vision, but also will unite different kinds of people in countries, but the Middle East is still far from peace. society to become a stable force in the society, and The nuclear facilities in Iran, the political situation strive for a more caring, just and peaceful society of Iraq, Syria and Egypt is still very unstable. And and world. Israel, the ally of the United States in the Middle East, fi ercely attacked Palestine with bombs, making The logo of the Hong Kong Christian Council the road to peace in the Middle East more difficult and the WCC is a boat in the waves. Sailing in the to reach. In Africa, the fall of the strong political sea will face winds and waves. All in the boat need leader Gaddafi of Libya left only a chaotic situation. to unite, support each other, then we could brave The confl ict between religious groups in the Central the storms and reach our destination. We need to African Republic that lasted for more than a year led depend on God because He is the Lord of heaven to one-quarter of the population leaving their homes. and earth. He will calm the storm and lead us to Moreover, the separation of South Sudan and North justice and peace. Sudan in 2011 caused continuous racial conflicts and several hundred thousands of people have to “He made the storm to be still, and the waves of leave their homes. Also the extremist organization the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because Boko Haram in Nigeria started attacks more than a they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired dozen times and killed thousands of people. Africa is haven. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast not only an economically underdeveloped area, it is love, for his wonderful works to humankind.” (Psalm also a region of military confl icts. 107:29-31) And the confl ict in Ukraine, with Russia and United A. Hong Kong States behind, brings instability in Ukraine and Europe. Moreover, the U.S. pivot to Asia and the growth of 1. Constitutional development military power in China all affect the peace of Asia and 1.1. The Hong Kong government published the the world. Both the United States and China portray the “Consultation Document on the Methods for others as the enemy and the reason for strengthening Selecting the Chief Executive in 2017 and their military power; the result is heightening the level for Forming the Legislative Council in 2016” of conflicts, without any indications of resolving the in December 2013. The Justice and Social conflict itself. Asian countries like Japan, South and Concern Committee (JSCC) and Hong Kong

Hong Kong Christian Council 12 General Secretary’s Report 13 and Hong Kong Christian Institute jointly jointly Institute Christian Kong Hong and Liturgy and Worship on course a organized to participants the help to Christianity in traditions and liturgical worship the understand to gain churches and denominations of different Fund, American Baptist Church, Hong Kong American Baptist Church, Hong Kong Fund, China and Council of the Church of Christ in Kong, the Council Church Hong Methodist continued organizations Christian and other the Ecumenical Summer Institute. to organize mainland from were nine participants There Participants Taiwan. and Hong Kong China, had the chance to understand the Ecumenical Movement and the contextual issues of Hong and reflection for opportunity the with Kong in different also had placement They response. is It organizations. Christian and churches local hoped through this internship program that more andspirit ecumenical the people will share young continue the ecumenical movement in the future. The Council employed an Eco-concern Project Project Eco-concern Council employed an The 5.2 August to September 2014, the Council 5.2 From 5. Ecumenical Formation CWM/ Nethersole 5.1. With funding and support from 4. Environmental Protection Ministry 4. Environmental Officer in July 2013 to promote the ministry of of July 2013 to promote the ministry in Officer 2013, 1, December On protection. environmental event was held and booklet on “Green a kick-off was distributed. Covenant/Care for Creation Project” Hong Kong, Hong Afterwards, the Methodist Church Service and Hong Kong Christian YWCA Kong of ministry the them with share to Council the invited Hong YWCA, Hong Kong protection. environmental Union Church and Kowloon Service Christian Kong for Creation have joined our Green Covenant/Care the Council translated some bible Project. Moreover, the use of local study materials on creation care for Kong Hong in churches that hoped is It churches. issue of environment to the will give more attention and take concrete actions to protect the world that was created by God. gender justice. On November 25, 2013, a kick-off a kick-off 2013, 25, On November justice. gender Council Hong Kong the Afterwards, was held. event of the Church of Christ in China, the Methodist Lutheran Evangelical the Hong Kong, Church the Industrial Evangelistic Hong Kong and Church of them to share with invited the Council Fellowship The Council Harassment. Against Sexual the Policy called, “Church, booklet pastoral also published a victims!” for the use of local speak out for voiceless in Hong churches hopes that Council The churches. the issue of sexual harassment Kong will treat contexts and adopt a policy in their own seriously, congregations on gender justice. educate their own 2013/2014 Annual Report Annual 2013/2014 Church Renewal Movement held a forum on on held a forum Movement Renewal Church to listen 12, 2014 on February suffrage universal More Christians. from opinions collect and to the meeting. participants attended than 100 Kong. Hong of development Constitutional the “The issued Council 2014, the 17, April On for Methods to Response HKCC Excom of Executive in 2017 and for Selecting the of Chief in 2016 Public the Legislative Council Forming views on an open our express to Consultation,” for the Chief Executive nomination process for the election suffrage and genuine universal also Council The Executive. Chief the of process Council Legislative the of election the hope that democratic in nature. seats could be more leaders to religious other with joined Council the Yuet-ngor, meet with Ms. Carrie Lam Cheng Administration, and other Chief Secretary for on views our express to officials government Constitutional development. 13 scholars’ Constitutional development, inviting co-signers proposal and 18 scholars’ proposal proposals and their on participants brief the to have dialogue with church leaders, hoping Protestant the of views the consolidate to find a way for Constitutional to church sector, development. Hsu Lai-tai, Council met with Ms. Rita Fan People’s National the to Kong Hong of Deputy view on Council’s express the to Congress, views were Constitutional development. Our bring to promised Fan Rita Ms. and recorded them to the Standing Committee of the National Congress. People’s The Council employed a Gender Justice Project Project Justice Gender a employed Council The The Council is concerned about press freedom The Council is concerned about press freedom 3. Gender justice 2. Press freedom Officer in June 2013 to promote the ministry of of ministry the promote to 2013 June in Officer in Hong Kong that was affected continuously by by continuously affected was that in Hong Kong Justice the 2014, January 27, On factors. different Christian and other and Social Concern Committee organizations held a seminar on “How to Pray Hong Kong.” On March 2, Press Freedom in for Kevin Lau, former chief editor of 2014, after Mr. Ming Pao, was viciously attacked, the Justice and Christian and other Committee Concern Social organizations organized a prayer meeting to pray for his recovery and for press freedom in Hong Kong. 1.2. The Council has always been concerned about about been concerned has always Council The 1.2. the from representatives 2014, April 8, On 1.3. on forum a held Council the 2014, 30, July On 1.4. representatives of the 2014, 18, August On 1.5. 14 East Asia held in Tokyo. We discussed the peace peace the discussed We Tokyo. in Asia held East representatives with church the region within issues and Hong Kong. Taiwan Korea, Japan, from South of the Reunification Peace and Issues included of the Constitution of 9 Article Korean Peninsula, etc. Peace School, Youth Japan, For details of the ministries of the Council, please 2014 is the year of the 60th Anniversary of the the of Anniversary 60th the of year 2014 is the was held from late October to early November November October to early late was held from Korea. More than 10 delegates in Busan, South from staff pastors, including Kong Hong from and youth seminarians, Christian organizations, With the help Assembly. in the women participated Literature Council, some of the Chinese Christian translated and Assembly documents were of the for a wider readership. published in Chinese of National Christian Councils and Regional of Council World by Organizations Ecumenical participants Kenya.The Nairobi, in Churches shared with each other and discussed issues of built closer relationship was A common concern. up. Our understanding of the Christian witness and mission of the National Africa and the role in Christian Councils was deepened. Churches of Council World the of Committee morning Through Switzerland. Geneva, in sharing, all the prayers, bible studies, panels and ecumenical the of future the explored participants and movement, the pilgrimage to justice peace, and the role and mission of the WCC. August 2014, Africa. In spread rapidly in West and churches to appeal an out sent Council the and education for donations make public to the prevention work. . . Assembly 10th Churches’ of Council World The F. Ministry Report F. E. Anniversary D. The World 1 refer to the related Committee reports. Council. On October 17, the Council will organize a HKCC will have Thanksgiving Service and Dinner. lectures on the topics of “Ecumenical movement and future “The and challenges” its and Asia in development of the Church in China” along with a journey of love” activity to our neighbors – “Visits and a seminar on “Uniting language, uniting church”. The Council will also have a special publication on the 60th Anniversary. 2. From June 2-8, 2014, I attended the Consultation From June 2-8, 2014, I attended the Consultation 2. From July 1-9, 2014, I attended the Central 3. has (EVD) disease virus Ebola deadly The 4. Hong Kong Christian Council greater appreciation forthe diversity and beauty participants 20 than More faith. Christian of course. joined the struck the Philippines with millions affected. The The affected. millions with Philippines the struck the from funds allocated immediately Council humanitarian provide to Fund Relief Emergency the After Philippines. the in victims the to aid an emergency out sent Council the typhoon, the With public. churches and the appeal to 2014,support from them until July the Council 2014, our April around HK$800,000.collected In areas to understand the affected visited the staff their for support offered and victims the of needs shing boat construction project. ﬁ in North Security and People’s on Peace Forum China Christian Council had elections in 2013 at at elections in 2013 Council had China Christian The Council organized nearly the same period. China Christian Council and a trip to visit the from Affairs Administration of Religious State and relationship our maintain 2014 to 1-4, April each other. understanding with to Council the represented Vice-Chairperson, 1st Thanksgiving Anniversary attend both the 60th and Three Self Patriotic Movement Service of the “The Sinicization of Christianity Conference”. mainland in churches during the last year visited training numerous conducting times many China Autonomous workshops, including in Guangxi Province, Yunnan in Dali and Kumming Region, Shijiazhuang in Zhejiang Province and Wenzhou courses offered Training in Hebei Province. Kong and a chance for Christians from Hong exchanges mainland China to engage in more and to support one another. Sponsorship sponsors Rural China Orphan Project, Schools Collapsing Rebuilding Project, and Project Scholarship School High Senior are very successful, These projects Torch. Project year, This areas. rural from students many helping Countythe Dongyuan Gospel Church in Dongyuan the Rebuilding under in Heyuan City was rebuilt Christians in the region Rural Churches Project. and worship now have a suitable environment to the community has a place for activities. 2. From March 7-9, 2014, I attended the Churches’ Churches’ the attended I 2014, 7-9, March From 2. C. Asia Haiyan 1. Typhoon In November 2013, Super 2. On August 4-5, 2014, Rev. So Shing-yit, Eric, the August 4-5, 2014, Rev. On 2. and Ministerial Formation Committee The Mission 3. and Church Witness Committee The Sharing 4. B. China the Council and Kong Christian Hong the Both 1.

General Secretary’s Report General Secretary’s Report Attended the Forum on Peace and and Peace Forum on the Attended Asia in East in North Security Peoples’ Tokyo Nardy Sabino, General of Mr. Reception Church of of Promotion Secretary in the Philippines Response People’s Scholar Awaludin, Irfan Mr. of Reception of Islamic Studies, Indonesia Elliott, Christine Ms. of reception The Church Programmes, Director for World and Ireland in Britain Together Churches the of Moderator Miller, Alan Rev. and China Forum National of Consultation the Attended and Regional Councils Christian by World Ecumenical Organizations in Nairobi, Kenya Council of Churches Director Jukko, Risto Mr. of Reception ce for Global of Mission, Offi Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland Attended the Central Committee meeting Council of Churches in Geneva of World 15 March 7-9, March 2014 May 12, 2014 May 29, 2014 May 30, 2014 June 2-8, 2014 June 20, 2014 July 1-9, 2014 from September 7-12, 2013 in Beijing and Beijing and from September 7-12, 2013 in elected the positions as follows: Committee: of HKCC as of October 7, 2013. cer Project Offi on Service Christian Kong Hong of Chairman November 8, 2013. resigned on February 1, 2014. February 20, 2014. cer of HKCC from Project Offi Chinese Christian The Hong Kong Chairman of Churches Union on May 20, 2014. and Bishop the as elected were Abraham fong, Church Lutheran Evangelical the of Vice-Bishop Hong Kong as of July 1, 2014. the namely, Hong Kong, of Diocese Catholic the Most the Michael, Ming-cheung, Yeung Rev. Most Lee Bun-sang, Stephen and the Most Rev. Rev. August 30, 2014. Ha Chi-sing, Joseph was held on 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 J. People at a Glance 1. held Christian Chinese of Conference 9th The China Christian Council: Gao Feng President: Rev. Kan Bao-ping Secretary: Rev. General Chinese Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement Elder Fu Xian-wei Chairman: Xu Xiao-hong Rev. Secretary: General 2. Ecumenical appointed was Elpis Kwok-hei, Ms. as the new So Shing-yit was elected Rev. 3. 4. cer, Ms. Ecumenical Kwok-hei, Project Elpis Offi 5. Ecumenical was appointed Leung Wai-man Ms. elected as the new was Kin-sun Pong 6. Rev. 7. Fong Sing- Chang Chun-wa, Ben and Rev. Rev. 8. Auxiliary Bishops of three of Episcopal ordination 2013/2014 Annual Report Annual 2013/2014 Item Item Attended the visit of CWM/Nethersole CWM/Nethersole Attended the visit of Fund to Anhui Ceremony of Wedding the Officiated Church at Shaoguan Torch Project Yong-sheng, Song Reception of Rev. Chen and Rev. Min Bao-song Rev. Theological of Henan,Yanjing Yao-yam Seminary Attended the Dedication Ceremony of Heyuan Church in Dongyuan Gospel Guangdong City, the China Christian Council in Visited Administration Shanghai and the State in Beijing Affairs of Religious Delegation to the China Christian Council Christian Delegation to the China of Administration State The Shanghai, in in Beijing and Nanjing Affairs Religious Seminary in Nanjing, Theological Union Asia of Conference Christian by organized Attended the Personnel Committee, Committee, the Personnel Attended Executive Committee, Central Committee in Chiang Mai meeting of CCA Reception of Rev. Carlos Ham, Executive Carlos Ham, Executive Reception of Rev. Secretary of WCC former Raiser, Konrad Dr. of Reception General Secretary of WCC Asian Attended the conference of 6th Christian Unity Movement in Bangkok Thomas Mr. with and lunch Reception the of Secretary General Kemper, of Ministries Global of Board General the United Methodist Church the for Forum Global the Attended Christianity Future of World Attended the Executive Committee Committee Executive the Attended Asia meeting of Christian Conference of in Chiang Mai of Wu and Ivy Emerson of Reception Ministries International American Baptist (Macau) Michael Jagessar Reception of Rev. The United of Tatem David and Rev. Reformed Church (U.K.) World Assembly of 10th the Attended Council of Churches in Busan Date Date September 3-7, 2013 October 3-6, 2013 November 25,2013 March 21-22, 2014 April 1-4, 2014 May 14-19, 2014 February 2014 17-19, February 24- March 1, 2014 November 18, 2013 December 2-6, 2013 February 4, 2014 October 29 - November 9, 2014 November 2013 11, September 2013 24-28, October 10, 2013 October 28, 2013 The deficit of the 2013-2014 financial year after year after financial 2013-2014 the of deficit The 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 1 10 I. Connection with overseas church I. Connection with overseas and meetings H. Connection with the Church in H. Connection China Mainland G. Finance audit is over HK$ 2,700,000. It is hoped that member that hoped is It 2,700,000. HK$ over is audit churches and organizations would continue to Council expenses of the ministries and support the ourish. fl will continue to ecumenical work so that the New School Amount Old School Name Committee Name (HK$) 1.Gansu Province Ding Xi City Yi Da Primary Xijiang Township La Zhu 157,500 School Ministries Primary School 2. Gansu Province Min Xian Chen Hui Qing Shendou Village Qingtu 315,000 Primary School  Resource Sharing and Primary School 3. Gansu Province Min Xian Guang Ai No.3 Church Witness Committee  Lujing Town Jieshan 210,000 School Primary School 4. Gansu Province Min Xian The Committee is chaired by Elder Dr. Wong Hong Li Puma Town Diaogou 178,500 Fook-yee. Executive staff is Ms. Wong Yuk-ha, Primary School Primary School Winnie. The "Five Loaves and Two Fish Program” 5. Gansu Province Min Xian Jing Qian is the resources sharing program of the Council that Yaotuo Village Zhuoluo 178,500 Primary School manages the following projects: Primary School

Resource Sharing and Church Witness Committee 6. Gansu Province Lujing Town En Ci Li Jia Zhuang Village 262,500 A. Rural China Orphan Sponsorship Primary School Project Primary School 7. Gansu Province Tian Shui City Jing Jia The project supports rural orphans in poor Qin'an County Lian Hua Zhen 210,000 Primary School districts in China so that they could grow up in a Chuan Zi Primary School more stable environment. The cost of sponsoring an 8. Yunnan Province Bao Shan City Long Yang District Mang Guang Ming orphan is HK$1,800 (starting from the academic year 120,750 of 2014/15 will be adjusted to HK$2,500) per year. Kuan Village Li Jia Zhai Primary School Primary School Project details of 2013/14 are as follows: 9. Yunnan Province Bao Shan Report till City Long Yang District Mang Guang Ming Item Percentage 120,750 7/30/2014 Kuan Village Gong Hu Shan Primary School Primary School 1. Orphans under sponsorship 3,524 10.Yunnan Province Dali Zhou Bao Chong 2. Sponsors 1,979 Eryuan County Niu Jie Village 210,000 Building Xi Po Primary School 3. Provinces under sponsorship 11.Yunnan Province Dali Zhou Han Qing Ping A. Shandong 133 3.77 Yong Ping County Chang Jie Complex 262,500 B. Henan 1,712 48.58 Primary School Building 12.Yunnan Province Dali Zhou C. Anhui 1,602 45.46 Chen Nuo Si Yong Ping County Shui Xie Complex 262,500 D. Jiangsu 36 1.02 Village Shi Zi Wo Primary Building E. Ningxia 41 1.17 School Total 3,524 100 13.Yunnan Province Dali Zhou Chen Cheng Yong Ping County Gui Xin En Complex 210,000 4. Level of Orphans under Primary School Building sponsorship Total Sponsorship Amount: 2,698,500 A. Orphans in primary school 1,213 34.42 B. Orphans in junior high school 1,562 44.32 C. Orphans in senior high school 749 21.26 Program Highlights Total 3,524 100 a. The Christmas Ornament Charity Sale took place from November 20-22, 2013. A total amount of HK$19,742.40 was raised for schools affected by B. Rebuilding Collapsing Schools the earthquake in Min County of Gansu Province. Project b. Rural school visit delegations were organized during This project aims to build safe and well equipped December 25-29, 2013. A group of 34 visited two school buildings in the poor mountain areas in China sponsored schools and conducted opening ceremonies so that students are able to finish their primary in Fung Shan County of Guangxi Province. school studies in a proper environment. In 2013/14, c. Easter rural school visit to Meigu County in Sichuan 13 schools were built at the cost of HK$2,698,500. Province was held during April 17-22, 2014. A group School name list and the funding amount are shown of 19 participated in the opening ceremonies held in the following table: for three schools.

Hong Kong Christian Council 16 C. Senior High School Scholarship D. Nanjing Normal University 4 Project Sub Total 21 This project is to fill the gap following the 3. Fujian Province implementation of 9-year free education to provide A. Fujian University of Technology 65 3 additional years of senior high school education. Sub Total 65 The annual fee for sponsoring a senior high school 4. Guangdong Province student is HK$2,500 (starting from the academic year A. Shaoguan College of Medicine 10 of 2014/15 will be adjusted to HK$3,000) per year. Sub Total 10 The sponsorship details of 2013/14 are as follows: 5. Other provinces and cities Item Report Till 7/30/2014 A. Colleges in other areas 411 1. Senior high school Sub Total 411 1,246 students sponsored Total no. of students under sponsorship 704 2. Sponsors 601 Total no of graduates 968 No of sponsors at present 655 The Learners Chorus performed a 35th anniversary Resource Sharing and Church Witness Committee concert series on May 6, 2014 in Sha Tin Town Hall and *Graduates in 2014 Total: 106 August 22, 2014 in Hong Kong City Hall. All funds raised after deducting expenses were donated to the project. Project Highlights: a. On October 5, 2013, eight couples were united D. Project Torch under the Project Torch Joint Wedding Ceremony This project aims at supporting outstanding in Shaoguan City Christian Church. Over a students in rural China by helping them complete hundred graduates with their families and dozens their undergraduate study. Sponsors not only provide of sponsors were able to share the warm and financial support, but also encourage a mentor touching celebration. relationship with their sponsored students. The cost of sponsoring an undergraduate student is HK$8,500 b. In mid-October 2013, working group members per year. The sponsorship amount is mainly for and sponsors attended the entry interview for 90 daily living expenses and lodging. Students are also students at Yunnan Kunming Medical University, encouraged to apply for university or government Fujian University of Technology and Shaoguan grants and subsidies to pay for their tuition fees. College of Medicine. A Project Torch Seminar was also held at Fujian University of Technology where graduates and sponsors shared their experiences. c. From June 6-9, 2014, ten working group members and Hong Kong sponsors attended the Project Torch Celebration 2014 held at Kunming, Yunnan. This year there were 103 graduate students from different universities present at the celebration. Over 50 people later went on a graduation trip to Dali. Group photo of all participants of Project Torch d. As more students are gaining entry into University at Zhou Kou, Henan after our “Rural China Orphan Sponsorship Project” The sponsorship details of 2013/14 are listed below: and “Senior High School Scholarship Project” support, therefore the number of students under Distribution of Students Report Till “Project Torch” sponsorship has been continuously 7/30/2014 increasing over the years. Since these students are 1. Yunnan Area coming from different provinces, two visits formed A. Kunming Medical University 147 by staff and donors were scheduled from July 20-25 B. Yunnan Normal University 50 and August 2-7, 2014 to Sichuan, Henan, Anhui and Shandong to meet with the students there, when Sub Total 197 they are home for summer vacation. 2. Nanjing Area A. Nanjing University of Technology 1 E. Rural Village Development Project B. Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9 1. On September 30, 2013 the Learners Chorus C. Nanjing Medical University 7 held the ‘Celebrating Great Masters for the Voice’ concert at Hong Kong City Hall. HK$117,280 was

2013/2014 Annual Report 17 raised. After deducting expenses, the balance was City to rebuild the Dongyuan Gospel Church. The allocated to the Five Loaves and Two Fish “Water construction work was finished in the end of 2013. Cellars Project” to build the water drainage system The dedication of the new church was held on the for 52 families living in Qing Ping, Lao Wang Gou morning of March 22, 2014. Our working group and Village in Weiyuan County, Gansu. Eventually a General Secretary were able to attend the dedication total amount of HK$198,000 was raised, which and witness the completion of the new church. This is helped 99 households in Lao Wang Gou Village. the second church under the project for buildings that In addition, a number of caring people donated serve as both a church and a community hall. HK$265,000 to help build the water drainage system in Quan Jia Wan Village of Longxi County, G. School Library Books Project Gansu that beneﬁ ted 265 families. Villagers are no On February 23, 2014, the Learners Chorus longer suffering from hardship caused by the lack held a small concert at CCC Mong Kok Church. All of clean drinking water. ticketing proﬁ ts were donated towards the project. H. Emergency Relief

Resource Sharing and Church Witness Committee 1. On November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan with sustained winds of 235 kilometers per hour struck the central Philippines near Leyte and ﬁ ve nearby islands. HK$200,000 was immediately allocated from the Emergency Relief Fund to provide humanitarian aid to the victims in the Philippines Learners Chorus' performance for " Water Cellars through Action by Churches Together Philippines Project" Forum (UMCOR, National Council of Churches of the Philippines, Christian Aid and Lutheran 2. On March 17, 2014 the opening ceremony was held World Relief). A total sum of HK$835,708.40 was for Lao Tao Village Health Center, Gao Qiao Chen, raised for the project, and after accounting for the Wuding County, Yunnan Province. The center was initial $200,000 and related administrative fees, built with the help of donors who contributed HK$ all remaining balance was given to NCCP-ACT to 100,000, managed and supervised by the Wuding continue to support the reconstruction program. County Red Cross. With the new health center in During April 8-11, 2014, with the help of NCCP- service, thousands of residents in the areas will ACT, our staff visited three affected areas, including have access to proper medical care and facilities. Barangay Salvacion, Barangay Ferreras and Odoc, and Barangay Marabut and Seren, to view the reconstruction work and the living conditions of the victims after the typhoon.

2. In cooperation with Beijing China Women's University (BCWU), HK$800,000 was allocated from the Qinghai earthquake funds to 45 orphans and affected students in Kang Sa Secondary School, Opening Ceremony for Lao Tao Village Zhu Ba Temple, Shang La Xiu Village, Yushu City, Health Center Qing Hai Province. The project will be carried out over four years while supervised by BCWU. Regular 3. With the help of T.K.S.S. Limited in Guizhou reports will be submitted to the Council. Province, we were able to support the mobile medical services provided in Rongjiang County, I. Others including San Pen Village, Gao Dong Village, Wu 1. The themes of the newsletter of “Five Loaves & Jia Zhai, Gao Geng Village and Gao Tai Village. We Two Fish” during 2013-2014 were: 28th issue – were also able to arrange the physicians and village Sharing Christmas; 29th issue – Project Torch - doctors of the Gu Zhou Zhen Health Center to make Torch Joint Wedding; 30th issue – In Search of regular visits with their mobile medical clinic to have Hope in the Shambles of Typhoon Haiyan. consultations and vaccination of newborn children. 2. The appeal in the newsletter of “Five Loaves & Two F. Rebuilding Rural Churches Project Fish” to individuals and churches for printing and With the help of generous donors, RMB850,000 postage support received donations of HK$9,810 was raised in the Dongyuan County in Heyuan within the year.

Hong Kong Christian Council 18  Justice and Social Concern Committee  Justice and Social Concern Committee

The Committee is chaired by Mrs. Cheung-Ang newspapers; the chief editor of a newspaper being Siew-mei. The Executive Staff is Mr. Wan Hoi-wing. changed; repeated delay of construction of a new building for RTHK by the government; the sudden A. Policy advocacy and social concern dismissal of a prominent talk show at Commercial Radio. Some survey reports also showed the 1. Constitutional Reform level of press freedom of Hong Kong has been The Government published the "Consultation declining. The Committee and Hong Kong Church Document on the Methods for Selecting the Renewal Movement held a seminar on how to pray Chief Executive in 2017 and for Forming the for press freedom of Hong Kong on January 27, Legislative Council in 2016" in December 2013. 2014. The Committee also issued a statement on The Committee and Hong Kong Church Renewal upholding of press freedom. On February 26, 2014 Movement held a forum on universal suffrage on Mr. Kevin Lau, former chief editor of a Hong Kong February 12, 2014. The Justice and Social Concern daily newspaper, was viciously attacked, causing Committee offered opinions on the proposals great disturbance and anger in the society. The for constitutional reform to the HKCC Executive Committee issued a statement on the incident on Committee which submitted its fi nal proposal to the February 27 and organized a prayer meeting with government after consulting the member churches other Christian NGOs on March 2. There were and organizations. about 400 participants. 3. Labor Issues In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the tragic fi re at the Zhili Toy Factory in Shenzhen, the Committee and other Christian NGOs held a prayer meeting on November 20, 2013. There were about 20 participants. This year is the 50th anniversary of Employment Injury Benefi ts Convention C121 of the International Labour Organization. Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee and other labor organizations initiated the “Employment Injury Benefi ts Convention C121 2. Press Freedom Signature Campaign” to fight for the amendment Since the start of 2012, pressure grew on press of the Convention, and the Committee and other freedom: the withdrawal of advertisements in some Christian organizations were the co-organizers.

2013/2014 Annual Report 19 4. Democratic Education in Primary Schools 9. Standard Working Hours The Committee and other NGO concerned The Committee submitted a paper to the about civil education organized a sharing session government on the issue of standard working hours on how to promote democratic education in primary in July 2014. Justice and Social Concern Committee schools on October 12, 2013. 10. Refugees and Asylum seekers 5. Abolition of Death Penalty The Committee is a member of Refugee The Committee co-organized Human Rights Concern Network. To celebrate World Refugee Day Documentary Film Show 2013 with Amnesty 2014, the network organized an event held at St. International Hong Kong and showed a ﬁ lm called Andrew’s Church, Kowloon on June 20. There were ”In Prison My Whole Life” on November 4, 2013. about 200 participants. There were about 30 participants. 11. Religious Freedom in China Since February 2014, many churches buildings, especially the cross on the top of the churches, both Protestant and Catholic, in Zhejiang Province were demolished by the local government. The Committee and other Christian NGOs held a prayer meeting for China churches on August 26.

B. Special Sundays During the past year the Committee promoted material for 4 special Sundays. 6. Population Policy Labor Sunday was observed on April 27, 2014. The Committee submitted a paper to the The material was prepared by Hong Kong Christian government for the consultation of population policy Industrial Committee with the theme “The Labour in February 2014. Law and Convention is for Human Beings”. 7. Nuclear Concern Environment Sunday was observed on June 1, For commemorating the 3rd anniversary of the 2014 under the theme “Energy – a Gift from God”. Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the Committee The material was prepared by the group Christians and other NGOs held a forum called “People’s for Eco-Concern. Energy Forum: Nuclear Power: an Obstacle to Hong Kong Sunday was celebrated on June Renewables and Sustainability?” on March 9, 2014. 29, 2014. The sermon outline and prayer were 8. Minimum Wage prepared by Dr. Lo Wing-kwong, Pilgrim. The Committee submitted a paper to the Sea Sunday was observed on July 13, 2014. government for the “Review of Statutory Minimum The material was prepared by the Mission to Wage Rate” in May 2014. Seafarers.

Hong Kong Christian Council 20  Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee

Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong was invited as the keynote speaker at the China Ministry Seminar of the Christian Communications Limited, held on March 20, 2014.

Rev. Bartholomew Ma Wai-lee and Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong were invited to give lectures on Religious Education and Liturgy at the Dali Bible School, Dali, Yunnan Province from May 21-26, 2014.

Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong was invited to attend Rev. Yung Chuen-hung chairs the Committee. Mission and Ministerial Formation Committee The Executive Staff is Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong the Conference on “Conflicts and Co-operation of Religions in Asia” sponsored by Christian Rev. Yung Chuen-hung and Rev. Dr. Chan Conference of Asia from August 4-6, 2014 in Chiang Kim-kwong visited the Christian Council/Three Mai, Thailand to present a paper on religious co- Self Patriotic Movement of Guangxi Autonomous operation in Hong Kong. Region, and the pastoral training facilities in this Region from August 31-September 4, 2013. Between July and August, the committee accepted Mr. Gao Xing-dong, a Seminarian from Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong was invited to give the Divinity School of Chung Chi College who is in a course on Sacramental Theology at the Yunnan the 4th year of his B.D. studies as an intern student. Theological School, Yunnan Province from October 13-19, 2013.

Major Tommy Chan Hi-wai was invited to give a course on Marriage and Family at the Jiangbei Pastoral District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province from October 26-November 1, 2013.

Captain Sara Tam Mei-shun was invited to give a course on Developmental Psychology at the Hebei Bible School, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province from October 30-November 1, 2013.

2013/2014 Annual Report 21  Church Unity and Relations Committee 

Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung is the B. Women’s Ministry Working Group Committee Chairperson. Executive staff is Ms. Kung Ka-wai. Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong is the Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheung is the Executive staff of the ministries and administration consultant and Ms. Anna Cheng is the Convenor of the Prayer Room in Hong Kong International of the working group. The group aims to promote Airport and of the coordination of the Council’s partnership among churches and organizations, to programs with other religions in Hong Kong. exchange experiences and to be concerned with all issues about women. The working group prepared A. The Movement of Church Unity the annual event on environmental protection, including DIY workshops and seminar, which is (January 18-25, 2014) scheduled to be held on October 25, 2014. The theme of the Week of Prayer was “Has Christ been Divided?” (1Cor. 1:1-17). C. World Day of Prayer

Church Unity and Relations Committee Major events were: The World Day of Prayer (Hong Kong) Committee is responsible for the promotion of this i. Joint Ecumenical Communion Service ecumenical prayer movement in Hong Kong. Mrs. The Service was held on Watt-Wong Bik-yin is the Chairperson for June 1, January 23 at ELCHK Truth 2013 to May 31, 2014 term. In Hong Kong, the Lutheran Church. The Rt. Rev. Worship service took place on March 1, 2014 at Andrew Chan, Bishop, Diocese China Congregational Church with the theme “The of Western Kowloon, Hong Streams in the Desert”. The worship materials Kong Sheng Kung Hui was were prepared by the women of Egypt and revised the preacher. Approximately by the working group assigned by the Committee. 300 participants attended the The Committee invited the Rev. Chan Kwok-kuen service. from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Professor of Spirituality and Worship, to deliver the message ii. Prayer Service for Christian Unity during the Service. A worship service was held on January 18 The Committee donated the offering to the at HKSKH St. James’ Church. There were over Church of Egypt to develop women’s work. 400 participants joining the service to pray for church unity. Various choir groups from different denominations and churches performed for the prayer meeting. iii. English Unity Service The English Unity Service took place on January 22 at St. John's Cathedral with Fr. Teddy Collins as Preacher. iv. Pulpit Exchange Ministers of different denominations were encouraged to exchange pulpits on January 19 to D. Relationship with other Religions deepen mutual understanding and make visible the concept of unity. 1. The Meetings of the Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders v. Joint Statement The Second bi-annual meeting of 2013 was A Joint Statement was issued by the Committee, held on November 28 at the Hong Kong Cultural HK Catholic Diocesan Ecumenical Commission, Centre in Causeway Bay. Rev. Chang Chun-wa, and Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheong, and Rev. Po South East Asia. Kam-cheong represented the Council; Rev. Dr.

Hong Kong Christian Council 22 Chan Kim-kwong and Ms. Wincy Leung served at at the Airport to bring blessings and spiritual the Colloquium Secretariat. Following the meeting, support to passengers and staffs of all faiths. a banquet to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the More than 2,000 direct contacts were made Colloquium was held at the Regal Hotel, Causeway by the Chaplains. The Airport Chaplaincy has Bay. A USB memory stick, containing the digitalized also participated in the Annual Crash and Rescue documentation of the Colloquium during the past Exercise. Since September 2013, the Chaplaincy 35 years, was distributed as souvenir. provided prayer mats to users in the Prayer Rooms, and drafted a provisional regulation for The First bi-annual meeting in 2014 was held organizations to apply for private usage of the on May 29 at Bishop Lei International House in Prayer Rooms. Central. Rev. Yuen Tin-yau, Rev. Lysta Leung Shau-shan, Rev. Canon Dr. Chan Hin-cheong and 6. The Religious Sector National Day Rev. Po Kam-cheong represented the Council; Reception Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong and Ms. Wincy Leung served at the Secretariat. The Reception for the 64th Anniversary of Church Unity and Relations Committee the Founding of the People’s Republic of China 2. Inter-faith Dialogue was held on September 24, 2013. The Council Dr. Kwok Wai-luen represented the Protestant co-organized and coordinated the Protestant sector for this Dialogue on December 22, 2013 participation of this annual event. at the Hong Kong Public Library Lecture Hall in 7. Other Colloquium Activities Causeway Bay. The HKSAR Secretary for the Environment 3. Chinese New Year Gathering Mr. Wong Kam-sing invited representatives The Chinese New Year Gathering was held on from Six Religions to discuss the promotion of February 20, 2014 at the Catholic Diocesan Centre environmental education within the religious sector in Central. More than 30 Protestant delegates on October 10, 2013. attended this event with more than 300 guests The HKSAR Chief Secretary for Administration representing six religions. Ms. Carrie Lam Yuet-ngor, invited the Colloquium leaders to attend a seminar on political reform. 4. Inter-Faith Visitation Leaders from each of the religious groups have The Catholic Church in Hong Kong hosted expressed their various views on this issue. a buffet lunch for about 100 guests from Six Religions at St. Andrew’s Parish, Tseung Kwan O 8. Other Inter-faith activities: on October 26, 2013. About a dozen Protestants On behalf of HKCC, Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong participated. attended the following interfaith events:

5. Administration of the Prayer Room at ● Confucius’ Birthday Celebration on October 19, the Hong Kong International Airport 2013 The Airport Authority has currently established ● 68th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Buddhist four multi-faith Prayer Rooms in the Airport and Association on November 15, 2013 invited the Six Religions Leaders Colloquium to ● Hong Kong Buddhist Association New Year’s manage these venues. The Colloquium appointed Greeting cum Board Member Installation on Rev. Dr. Chan Kim-kwong to liaise with the Airport February 7, 2014 Authority on behalf of the Colloquium, organized voluntary chaplains to be stationed at the Prayer ● Hong Kong Taoist Association Spring Carnival Rooms, and coordinated the voluntary chaplains on March 9, 2014 to participate in the Annual Crash and Rescue ● Buddha’s Birthday Celebration by the Hong Exercise. From September 2013 to August 2014, Kong Buddhist Association on May 6, 2014 every month there were on average four to five voluntary chaplains attending the Prayer Rooms

2013/2014 Annual Report 23 Committee (English/Christian). Participants include  Communication and Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox Churches and organizations in Hong Kong. This year’s Committee Message Committee  Chairperson is Rev. Michele Bland of Union Church Hong Kong. Rev. Cheung Chun-wah is the Committee Chairperson, The Committee produced a series of Special and Ms. Kung Ka-wai is the Sunday radio broadcasts on the following themes: Executive Staff. Reformation and Tolerance (German-Speaking Evangelical-Lutheran Congregation in HK), World A. Chinese Publication AIDS Sunday (St. John’s HIV Education Centre), i. Message Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Diocesan Ecumenical Commission/HKCC), Environment In the year of 2013-2014, Sunday (HK Christians for Eco-Concern), ‘Welcomed Message published 6 issues on a bi-monthly basis Communication and Message Committee / English Ministries Spec ial Sundays as a Child of God’ (Kowloon Union Church), Sea with different themes: Sunday (Mission to Seafarers) and Migrant Sunday No. of Issue Theme (Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants). Christmas Eve 318 (Sept-Oct 2013) : Poverty: From a Religious Midnight Mass was broadcast on RTHK- Radio 4 Perspective from St John’s Cathedral. (Nov-Dec 2013) : 319 World Council of Churches 10th On April 29, 2014, the Committee conducted a Assembly Christian Communications Seminar at Mariners’ Club (Jan-Feb 2014) : 320 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Tsimshatsui. The keynote speaker was Rev. Philip (Mar-Apr 2014) : 321 Consultation of Constitution Reform Murphy of St. Paul’s College, Hong Kong. 322 (May-Jun 2014) : Environmental Protection 323 (Jul-Aug 2014) : Church Unity Rev. Maggie Mathieson of Kowloon Union Church and Rev. Judy Chan of HKCC attended the World ii. e-news Association for Christian Communication (WACC) - In order to effectively publicize the ministries and Asia Region Triennial Assembly in Manila, Philippines new developments of the Council, the Committee from May 22-25, 2014. The theme was “Strengthening successfully launched the bi-weekly e-news Access to Technology: Bridging the Digital Divide”. beginning May 2009. The e-news captures the latest The Religious Broadcasting and Television Advisory ministries and activities, newsworthy world news, Committee is a corporate member of WACC. current issues in the Christian sector, social issues etc. The Council sends the e-news to all churches in B. English Publications Hong Kong, related Christian organizations, media Rev. Judy Chan is the Editor of “News and Views”. and individual subscribers via email on a bi-weekly It is one of the major English publications of the basis. A total of 133 issues have been published so Council, giving a quarterly report on news of the far with 22 issues published during this year. Council and the Hong Kong Church. B. Chinese Broadcasting Mr. Ng Sze-yuen is the Chairperson of the  Special Sundays  Committee. Ms. Miann Chan is responsible for the two weekly Chinese radio Religious Programs To promote church unity through broadcast on RTHK. witness and prayer Unity Sunday, World Day of Prayer and World  English Ministries  Communion Sunday. To promote Christian concern on A. English Broadcasting special issues Four Christian radio programs in English are aired on RTHK-4 and RTHK-3 each week. Rev. Judy Social Concern Sunday, Christian Family Sunday, Chan serves as Program Producer and Ms. Kammy Asia Sunday, Environment Sunday, Communications Fung is Program Administrator. The programs are: Sunday, Hong Kong Sunday, Education Sunday and Sunday Service, Minutes that Matter, Reﬂ ections and World AIDS Sunday. Thought for the Week. Others These programs are supported by the ecumenical Women's Sunday, Labor Sunday, Seafarers’ Sunday, Christian community under the auspices of the Elderly Sunday, National Sunday, Health Sunday, Youth Religious Broadcasting and Television Advisory Sunday, Bible Sunday and Human Rights Sunday.

Hong Kong Christian Council 24  Ecumenical Formation Program

The responsible staff is Ms. Leung Wai-man. Kowloon Union Church, The Church of Christ in China Shum Oi Church, Shatin Methodist 1. Ecumenical Course: Christian Church, JJJ Association, Queer Theology Academy, worship and liturgy One Body in Christ, Cross Border Children Concern This course organized by Hong Kong Christian and World Student Christian Federation (Asia-Pacifi c). Council and Hong Kong Christian Institute from August 24-September 28, 2014 was held every Besides training students in various institutions Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. in different churches. and churches internships, there were seminars every The aim was to give participants the opportunity Tuesday involving tutorials and readings for theological to experience different traditions of worship and refl ection. Eight tutorial sessions were conducted with observance of the Lord's Supper in order to gain a four combined with public seminar. The "Social Ministry deeper understanding of the theological, liturgical and Lecture Series" included: "Ecumenical Movement spiritual diversity of Christian churches in Hong Kong. and Social Concern" conducted by Dr. Kung Lap- It is hoped that through the sharing of sacred ritual yan, "Justice and Migration Issues” conducted by Rev. and spaces, the spirit of unity in the body of Christ Hanz Lutz, "Christian Political Identity and Practice” could be enhanced. The program involved visitation conducted by Fr. Franco Mella and Rev. Chu Yiu-ming, to six churches from different Christian traditions: and "Gender, Politics and Economy" conducted by Dr. Ecumenical Formation Program Orthodox (Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong Pauline Chan. Another four tutorials were carried out and South East Asia), Roman Catholic (Mother of as three separate study group topics, including New Good Counsel Church), Reformed (The Church of Arrivals, Gender Justice and Political Reform. Christ in China, Kei Chun Church), The Salvation An additional feature of the internship program Army (Salvation Army Kowloon City Corps), Quaker were exposures and visits for students to have (Religious Society of Friends) and The Assemblies direct contact with social concern issues in Hong of God (Assemblies of God West Point Church). Kong. The first visit was to Sandwoodgoon in Yuen There were 23 participants including students and Long, a community of young people who engage laypersons from different denominations as well as in "agriculture-X", that is, half the time in farm several mainland Chinese students. Their different work, the other half in city work. The reality of an backgrounds and experiences helped to enrich alternative lifestyle to consumerism came alive in the discussion, broaden their horizons and reduce the commitment and practices of this community. prejudice and misunderstanding. The second visit was to the Boys' and Girls’ Clubs 2. Ecumenical Summer Internship to dialogue with a gay and a lesbian and a mother to see the difficulties they face in their families and Program community and how they overcome their problems HKCC held its eighth summer social pastoral and gain understanding and acceptance. Third, we internship program this year from May 31-July 31, participated in the demonstration of July 1, prayer 2014. The program aims to nurture theological and meetings, processions, and NGO advocacy. Lastly, university students in the mission and work of the we visited Kowloon Union Church to grasp an ecumenical movement. Students were engaged understanding of its ninety-year history and how it in both agency placements and study experience has served different communities over time including to reflect on the relationship of Christian faith and refugees and asylum seekers from Africa and South practice to the concerns of justice and peace. This Asia, migrant workers, etc. year's study focused on three topics: migration, sexuality and politics. There were nine participants, During the internship, students participated in a coming from the Divinity School of Chung Chi retreat camp jointly organized by HKCC and Hong College, the Bible Seminary of Hong Kong and some Kong Christian Institute. The four sub-themes of colleges and universities, including one student the camp were: (a) Different generations of the from Tainan Theological Seminary in Taiwan. Two ecumenical movement; (2) “Human Library”; (3) mainland Chinese students from Chung Chi College Religious Unity in the Spiritual Journey; and (4) were among the participants. The diversity of the Moving Forward in the Ecumenical Movement, which group allowed for rich discussion that deepened included the topics of Denominational Unity, Religious their knowledge of the situation in Taiwan, mainland Dialogue, Ecological Justice and Human Rights. The China and Hong Kong and broadened each other's above activities took place in the form of seminars, horizons. Together with the Council included, a total workshops, worship and film viewings. Some of the of 10 churches and organizations provided internship activities were reported in the media by Christian opportunities, including Hong Kong Christian Institute, Weekly (issue 2601). 2013/2014 Annual Report 25   Gender Justice Program Church, speak out for voiceless victims!” This group is chaired by Rev. Wong Pastoral booklet and Mei-fung, Phyllis. The responsible staff is policy leafl et Ms. Tso Hiu-tung. 2. Rainbow Covenant: Affi rming 1. Policy Against Sexual Harassment Sexual Minorities Campaign The policy was officially launched on October 1, In order to encourage cultural diversity and 2013. Any person who is sexually harassed in the tolerance towards different sexual orientations, the course of applying for the Council’s jobs, who is the Group implemented “Rainbow Covenant: Affirming Council’s employee, the recipient of the Council’s Sexual Minorities Campaign” with other sexual charity services or the participant of a program or an minorities- friendly groups for a year. The following are activity hosted by the Council, may file a complaint the activities organized and joined: with the Council in accordance with the Policy. The 11/16/2013: Inclusive worship communion in complete version of the policy may be downloaded Kowloon Union Church from HKCC website. The Council is committed to 12/15/2013: “Love without discrimination Public promote justice, fairness, sincerity and openness in Forum: Analysis of discrimination against sexual terms of gender equality and mutual respect; to raise minorities in Hong Kong and case studies” the awareness of the need to eliminate and prevent sexual harassment among employees, co-workers 2/24/2014: Trial run on sexual minorities-friendly

Gender Justice Group or service-users through education and publicity. In courses in churches addition, churches are also encouraged to set up their 3/9/2014: Press Conference on “Sexual Orientation own policy against sexual harassment. and Gender Identity Discrimination Act” Consultation draft by different NGOs 6/15/2014: Participation in “PinkDot2014” co- organized by BigLove Alliance and Pink Alliance, and proudly supported by The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong in Tamar Park 6/28/2014: First-year anniversary celebration and communion worship gathering in Kowloon Union Church Policy kick-off and sharing on how to deal with sexual harassment in Christian community 3. Policy responses, Joint Signature Every year on November 25 is International Day Campaign and Gender Justice Forum for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In response to the government’s “2014 Population The Gender Justice Group deliberately chose this Policy” public consultation, the Gender Justice Group meaningful day to hold a talk on the topic “No sexual submitted their opinion in February 2014 with particular harassment within the church? — from policy, concern on women and elderly. After the February pastoral and art building a gender inclusive church.” 26, 2014 violent attack on Mr. Kevin Lau, former chief The policy kick-off event was held at the same time. editor of a Hong Kong daily newspaper, there was Rev. Po Kam-cheong, Rev. Phyllis Wong, Ms. Claire deep concern about freedom of speech and press. The Lee (local multimedia independent artist and poet) Group jointly signed a prayer with other NGOs and held and Ms. Kan Hei-tung (Association Concerning a prayer meeting in Kowloon Union Church on March Sexual Violence Against Women) were invited to 7, 2014. Lastly, the Group continued with its gender share on policy, pastoral care and arts respectively. justice forums. “War at home? — introduction on family The Group received various invitations to different friendly policy” was held on March 16, 2014 at the denominations and churches for organizing talks and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong. Professor training. So far, 3 denominations and 3 churches have Ting Kwok-fai and Ms. Doris Lee (representative of been visited including The Methodist Church, The “Open Door”) were invited to lead the sharing. Church of Christ in China, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong, Shatin Methodist Church, 4. Ecumenical Participation the Industrial Evangelistic Fellowship and Tuen Mun Mr. Mak Chi-lap and Ms. Tso Hiu-tung participated Lutheran Church. The program consists of anti-sexual in a gender awareness workshop held by Christian harassment training for pastors and ministers and Conference of Asia with the theme: “Building an promotion of HKCC policy to their churches. Besides, Inclusive Community: Partnership of Women and Men a prevention booklet for pastors and policy leaﬂ et have in God’s Mission“ from December 2-6, 2013 in Kuala been published for circulating in churches. Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hong Kong Christian Council 26  Eco-concern Program 

The Chairperson of the Steering Committee is Rev. Wong Ka-fai, and the project ofﬁ cer is Ms. Vivo Leung. Below are some highlights over the past year.

The Green Covenant/Care for Creation Project is the environmental ministry of HKCC.

July Project drafting, meeting pastors from local 2nd meeting at YWCA headquarter with 2013 churches, committees and NGO network. representatives from 7 unit centers, (Shatin Integrated Social Service Centre, Faith Hope Research and take reference from Green NGO,

Nursery School, Cheng Pong Hing Care & Eco-concern Group / Conclusion Aug integrate Christians for Eco-Concern (CEC) Mar Attention Home for Elderly, Administration 2013 proposal into the project content, naming for 2014 & Procurement Department, Ellen Li District project. Elderly Community Centre) Research on Energy Audit & Recycling. Recruit Project Officer attends short course on energy volunteers, Join Catholic Green Messenger audit organized by Energy Institute. Sept ‘Green Leadership Camp’ with volunteer Ms. 2013 Training on energy audit at YWCA Faith Hope Janet Wong. 1st presentation at Executive April Nursery school and Cheng Pong Hing Centre. Board meeting of HKCC. 2014 Liturgy for Eco-care at HKCC Executive Staff Meeting with HK University Engineering Retreat. Department Dr. Sam Hui with Mr. Charles Wu on May May 26th Project Evaluation at YWCA energy audit. 2014 Headquarter. Seeking potential Green Churches and Green Oct Organizations. Response to Government Consultation on 2013 ‘Energy Policy’. October 12-16 - Taiwan Exchange Trip on Eco- June 28th Presentation at Grace Lutheran care ministry. June Church. Dinner with representatives of 6 religions and 2014 Head of Environmental Protection Department. June 30th Educational Events, Movie night on ‘Sustainable Energy’, 30+ participants with 3 Meeting with Carbon Care Asia. guests speakers. Interview invitation by ‘Angel’s Heart’ Magazine. July 18th Invited to present at Hong Kong Nov Establish a volunteer team, training workshop for Christian Service meeting. 2013 volunteers on energy audit. July 22nd Presentation at The Methodist Church Project brochure-design, editing & translation. July Hong Kong. Start project promotion & make calls to member 2014 Support ‘Creation Care bible study materials’ by churches. Christians for Eco-concern. Dec. 1st Project Kick-Off. Follow up & send Drafting on Operation Manual for Green Church/ emails to responding organization & churches. Green Organization and Plan for next year. Dec 2013 1st meeting with Director of service development, YWCA, Mr. Silas Poon on Dec. 13th. Wrote E-news In this coming year, the Project will focus on & article for HKCC websites. collaboration with local churches to promote and practice eco-concern ministry as well as fundraising Jan Kowloon Union Church joins the project. 2014 and recycling activities. Visit to Eco-art village at Yuen Long Tai Kong Po Feb Village.  Conclusion  2014 Thank you for all colleagues, members of Executive Energy Audit for YWCA Shatin & Woche Centre. Committee, all Committees and volunteers who have Mar Present at Salvation Army Hong Kong and been contributing their heart and time to the ministries. 2014 Macau Command Ofﬁ cers’ Meeting. May our Lord reward you richly for your service.

2013/2014 Annual Report 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”

Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) is a Christian Hong Kong to join the election, the nomination number ecumenical organization. The Council believes that should not exceed one eighth of the nominating God created human beings equal in nature and gives committee to nominate one candidate. us the rights and duties to manage the earth well so as The number of CE candidates should not be limited. to build a benevolent, just, peaceful and sustainable society. For the political development of Hong Kong, As for the methods of electing CE by universal the Council has supported that the Government should suffrage, the Council suggests that no matter how implement universal suffrage of the Chief Executive many CE candidates are nominated, the candidate who receives more than half of the valid votes is The Executive Committee of Hong Kong Christian Council Response (CE) and all members of Legislative Council (LegCo) and abolish every kind of functional constituencies elected in the 1st round of election. If no one receives as soon as possible, so that a more democratic more than half of the votes, the two candidates with Hong Kong governed by Hong Kong people can be the highest number of votes will go into a run-off and established, as according to the Basic Law. the one receiving more than half of the valid votes in the second round will be elected. Regarding the method for selecting the Chief Executive in 2017, the opinions of HKCC are as follows: Regarding the seats of the Legislative Council The Council supports multiple channels method We do support full abolition of functional of nomination, including some candidates by civic constituencies. However, according to the Decision nomination or recommendation, some by the of the Standing Committee of National People’s Nomination Committee, in order that many more Congress in 2007, there will be no universal suffrage qualified persons who wish to serve Hong Kong can for LegCo in 2016. It will be only made possible after join the election. the election of CE in 2017. We strongly stress that all LegCo members should be elected by direct voting in The Council suggests increasing the number of 2020 in order to achieve the aim that is guaranteed by members of the Nomination Committee to 1,500. the Basic Law. As for the composition of the Nomination As for the method for forming LegCo election 2016, Committee, the Council suggests it may be formed we propose: with reference to the current provisions regarding the Election Committee. In order to manifest a "broadly 70 seats remain unchanged. representative" Nomination Committee, we suggest The base of functional constituency should be that each sector from the First Sector to Third Sector changed to employee-based instead of company/ can be composed of 300 members respectively organization-based. All eligible voters should be given and all “corporate votes” should be replaced with a vote in the functional constituency. “director’s / executive’s / association’s / individual On the other hand, it is essential to begin votes”. As for the Fourth sector, it can be increased immediately to establish the complementary to 600 members, composed of the elected District arrangement and to explore related issues such Council members, LegCo members, Heung Yee Kuk as the relationship between the Executive and the representatives, Hong Kong deputies to the National Legislature, the evaluation of the Principal Officials People’s Congress, and representatives of Hong Kong Accountability System, Advisory and Statutory Bodies, members of the National Committee of the Chinese and to increase the power of the District Boards, People's Political Consultative Conference, and others. in order that the constitutional development can As for civic nomination or recommendation, we vigorously move forward in a comprehensive manner. advocate not less than 80,000 registered electors can In doing so, Hong Kong may move forward to a more jointly nominate or recommend one candidate. Each democratic, peaceful and stable society. registered elector can nominate or recommend one We earnestly hope that Hong Kong would move candidate only. forward to the aim of universal suffrage for the two As for the CE candidate nomination procedure, electoral methods, in order that the future Chief we suggest not less than 100 nominating committee Executive and all Legislative Council members who members may jointly nominate one candidate. One are elected by the most voters could work with all Hong member can nominate one candidate only. In order to Kong people to build a truly democratic, beneficial, encourage more qualiﬁ ed persons who wish to serve just, peaceful and sustainable society of Hong Kong.

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