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C. Relationship with Other Religions
published related articles.
It is the Council's practice to m aintain good
B. The Movement of the World Day of Prayer (WDP)
relationships with other religions through communication and
The World Day of Prayer (HK) Committee is
cooperation to enhance mutual understanding. Therefore,
responsible for the promotion of the ecumenical WDP
the Church Unity and Relations Committee not only helps
movement in Hong Kong. Miss Sheree Wong Suk-ling was
promote unity among Christian churches, the Council also
the Chairperson of the Committee during the period of June
takes part in the Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders to
2002 to May 2003 and also the Chairperson starting from
actualize the mission of the ecumenical movement.
June 2003 to May 2004.
Events are listed as follows:
In Hong Kong, the worship service took place on
(i) The Meetings of the "Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders"
March 1 at the Crown of Thorns Church with the theme "Holy
Two meetings were held during the year. Rev. Dr. Li
Spirit Fill Us". The worship materials were prepared by the
Ping-kwong, Rt. Rev. Thomas Soo and Rev. Eric S.Y. So
women of Lebanon and revised by the working group
attended as representatives of the Council.
assigned by the Committee. The Committee invited Rev.
(ii) Chinese New Year Gathering
Dr. Li Ping-kwong to deliver the message during the Service.
The Chinese New Year Gathering was hosted by the
The Committee donated the offering to the Church
Confucian Academy and took place on February 20, 2003.
of Lebanon to help develop women's work.
The Chairperson Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong gave a speech on
The Quadrennial International Meeting of the
behalf of the Council. In addition, the Lunar New Year
Women's World Day of Prayer was held in England from
Message was presented.
August 26 to September 3, 2003. The theme was "Happy
(iii) Role of Consultant and Chaplaincy works of the Prayer
Are Those Who Strive For Peace". Miss Sheree Wong and
Room in the Hong Kong International Airport
Ms. Louisa Wai were the delegates of the Committee and
The prayer room, located at the departure level of
the Council respectively.
the passenger terminal, is open 24 hours a day. People
from different religions can make use of the prayer room.
The Airport Authority is responsible for the administration of
the prayer room and the Six Religions have been asked to
be involved. Fr. Emilo Lim, SVD from the Catholic Church
of Hong Kong is the Co-ordinator since March 2002.
(iv) Religious Dialogue
The Dialogue took place on October 19, 2002 at the
venue offered by the Confucian Academy. Mr. Ng Sze-yuen
represented the Protestant Group to give a speech on the
theme of the truth of life.

^ ► Mr. N g Sze-yuen represented the
Protestant Group to give a speech at the
^ Worship Service of the World Day of Prayer was held at the Crown of religious dialogue.
Thoms Church, S.K.H. Rev. Dr. Li Ping-kwong delivered the message.

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