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HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL
Report of the Executive Committee for the year

1960 - 1961

Once again, with few resources, we have been taking a long stride
than the year 1959. We have the firm conviction that 'we are not
alone, for the Father is with us'. Not only in the field of ecumenical
activity did we achieve some success but also in concerted action with
society against evil — against the footabll pools, against the licensing
of bars — did we leave a memorable page in the history of Hongkong.
During the period we have had more members and constituted more sub-
committees to deal with the various phases of development. We spon-
sored two international conferences, lectures and discussion groups.
Even though we have not been able to secure the Christian Cemetery,
which was an object of the Christian Council, yet we are not to much
affected without it.

1. Women's World Day of Prayer Fellowship, 75th Anniversary of the
Women's World Day of Prayer_____________________________________
This conference was held in Hoh Fuk Tong Centre, Castle Peak,
from February 11th to 18th, 1961. There 35 delegates representing
15 countries. The purpose of this conference was to bring Christian
women from various churches together for fellowship, mutual understand-
ing, and the furtherance of Christian women's work as related to the
World Day of Prayer. The programme for the World Day of Prayer for
Women, 1961, was translated and published by CCLOC.

2. The Chinese Christian Curriculum Conference of South East Asia
This conference was held from November 3rd to November 24th, 1960.
It was attended by over 30 delegates, advisers and consultants from
eight countries, comprising Burma, Indonesia, The Philippines, Malaya,
Thailand, China, Hong Kong and Sarawak.

The result of this conference led to the proposed formation of a
local Standing Committee on Christian Education of the Hong Kong
Christian Council.

3. North East Asia Literature Convenorship
It was suggested that someone in Hongkong should succeed the Japan-
ese as the convenor of the SACC North East Asia Literature Conferences.
Prof. Isaac Mah of Chung Chi College undertook to accept the work of
convenor.

4. Consultation on the Church and Modern Society in Japan
This conference was held from September 30th to October 21st, 1960,
in Japan under the auspices of the National Christian Council of Japan
and of the Nippon Christian academy. The Council sent two delegates,
Dr. Peter Wong of the Church of Christ in China and Rev. James Pong
of the Sheng Kung Hui, to attend. The total programme was varied and
interesting and very educational.

5. EACC Working Committee Meeting in Hong Kong
This meeting was held on 25th April, 19^67 Participants were
Church dignitaries from the East Asia region, including delegates
from the Philippines India, Ceylon, Burma, Japan, Korea, Pakistan,
Indonesia, New Zealand, Malaya, and Hongkong.

There was a committee meeting on 'Life, Mission and the Unity of
the Church'. Only one meeting was held. a preliminaiy discussion
on worship was held, and a brief talk was arranged to enable some EACC
officers to speak to the clergy and ministers group. Dr. D. G. Moses
talked on the subject of 'Christian Higher Education in newly
independent countries'. Mr. M.H. Thomas' topic was 'The Christian
Church and the changing social pittern. Dr. D. T . Niles gave a talk