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(c) Encouragement for the Holding of Unity Sunday (i) The Meetings of the “Colloquium of Six Religious
The Committee urged ministers of different Leaders”
denominations to exchange pulpits on January 18 to Two meetings were held during the year. Rt. Rev.
deepen mutual understanding and make visible the concept Thomas Soo, Rev. Wu Ping-kit and Rev. Eric S.Y. So
of unity. attended as representatives of the Council.
(ii) 50th Anniversary Symposium on Ecumenical (ii) Chinese New Year Gathering
Movement The Chinese New Year Gathering was held on
The Symposium was held from January 15-17, 2004 at February 7, 2004. The Chairperson Rt. Rev. Thomas Soo
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The theme was gave a speech on behalf of the Council. In addition, the
“Ecumenical Movement in the 21st Century - Challenges Lunar New Year Message was delivered to the public
and Opportunities’’. through newspapers.

(iii) Airport Ministry (iii) Role of Consultant and Chaplaincy works of the
To more effectively meet the spiritual needs of Prayer Room in the Hong Kong International Airport
travelers, staff and workers in the Airport, the committee
The prayer room, located at the departure level of the
decided to develop the Airport Ministry.
passenger terminal (7/F), is open from 6 a.m. till midnight.
(iv) Ecumenical Women’s Working Group People from different religions can make use of the prayer
room. The Airport Authority is responsible for the
Rev. Wu Ping-kit, Chair of the Committee also serves
administration of the prayer room and the Six Religions
as the consultant, and Miss Luciana Y.F. Li leads the
have been asked to be involved. Fr. Emilo Lim, SVD from
group.
The group intends to promote the partnership between the Catholic Church of Hong Kong is the Co-ordinator
since March 2002.
churches and organizations, exchange experiences and be
concerned with all issues about women. (iv) Religious Dialogue
(v) The Committee translated the material of the Christian The Dialogue took place on November 29, 2003. Rev.
Dr. Lo Lung-kwong represented the Protestant Group to
Conference of Asia’s “Asia Sunday” into the Chinese
give a speech with the theme “Church in Hong Kong”.
version. Asia Sunday was celebrated on May 23, 2004 with
the theme “Serving Together Beyond Boundaries”. (v) Visitation Among the Six Religions
The visitation to the Protestant Group on March 27,
B. The Movement of the World Day of Prayer 2004 was postponed to 2005.
The World Day of Prayer (Hong Kong) Committee is
(vi) The 25th Anniversary of the Colloquium
responsible for the promotion of the ecumenical prayer
A series of celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the
movement in Hong Kong. Major Fona Ling is the
Colloquium started in October 2003.
Chairperson of the Committee during the term of June
2004 - May 2005.
In Hong Kong, the worship service took place on
March 13 at the China Congregational Church, C.C.C. with
5. Communication and Message Committee
the theme “In Faith, Women Shape the Future”. The
worship materials were prepared by the women of Panama Mr. Fung Sau-chung is the Committee Chair and Ms.
and revised by the working group assigned by the Louisa Wai Kwok-pik is the executive staff.
Committee. The Committee invited Dr. Lo Ping-cheung to
A. Chinese Publications
deliver the message during the Service.
“Message” is the Chinese publication of the Council.
The Committee donated the offering to the Church of
There are 10 issues per year. The main aim is to discuss
Panama to help develop women’s work.
and respond to issues that relate to Church and society.
C. Relationship with other Religions B. Chinese Broadcasting
It is the Council’s practice to maintain good Ms. Chan Pui-pui is responsible for the 2 Chinese
relationships with other religions through communication radio Religious Programs broadcast on RTHK. Rev. Lee
and cooperation to enhance mutual understanding. Shung-kin is the chairperson of the Committee.
Therefore, the Church Unity and Relations Committee not
only helps promote unity among Christian churches, the
Council also takes part in the Colloquium of Six Religious
Leaders to actualize the mission of the ecumenical
movement.
Events are listed as follows:

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