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Christian Weekly which at present has a circulation of some 5000 copies.
The Chairman and Secretary of this Committee serve as Executive members
of the Editorial Board of the Christian Weekly. By so doing, activities
of the Council and development of the ecumenical movement around the
World are made known to all members of local churches.

Christian Family Life Committee

Hong Kong’ family problems in themselves probably are not unique
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but because of the groat density of pupulation in so small an area,
and the rapid development and urbanisation of Hong Kong, they are
brought into sharp relief. Sheer numbers tend to make the situation
seem hopeless.' we never "catch up on anything"; and it is easy to
take the problems for granted and see them as too big for a short
term solution and too many for us even to grapple with a long term
policy.

However the Hong Kong Christian Council Christian Family Life
Committee endeavours to keep abreast in its thingking and planning,
and a small group of people are faced with a tremendous field.

This year another consultation was held. It seems the most
effective way to discuss and think together, and get information
through to the various churches and Christian Organizations. About
sixty representatives met in the North Point Methodist Church.

The theme of the consultation was, "The Christian View of Sex
and marriage". The opening devotional session was led by Dr. T. Chow
of the Methodist Church (Wei Li Hui). The Chairman, Miss Wong Po Yiu
(YWCA) introduced the two speakers: Rev. Ho Sai Ming (Anglican Church)
who spoke on the "Christian View of Sex" and the Rev. David Liu (CCC)
who spoke on the "Christian View of Marriage". Both speakers presented-
their views in a lively and practical way and stimulated ready and helpful
discussion in the sessions which followed.
Reports from the discussion groups were co-ordinated and presented
by Mrs. Jean Chan (Chinese Christian Literature Council) at a final
session.

We are indebted also to Mrs. Chan for a comprehensive report in
the Happy Home Magazine (Chinese Christian Literature Council) copies
of which were distributed to the various churches and organizations
participating in the consultation for us in follow up work. The study
book used by delegates as preparation for the consultation was, "Two
Together" by R.C. Dodds published by Chinese Christian Literature Council.

Family Sunday is the second Sunday in May when special family
services are held in many of the churches, and is followed by Family
Week when various family groups meet and have talks, films discussion
on the various aspects, needs, problems of family life in Hong Kong.

Two delegates Mrs. Hsuen Tak Yan and Miss Lam Mo Chi have been
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appointed to attend the Asian Church Women’ Conference under the
auspices of the EACC. This Conference is to be held in Tokyo, Japan
July 15th - 26th, 1966. The theme being "Abide in Me .... bear much
fruit". Some Committee members, Miss Armentrout, Miss Rita Luk, Mrs.
John Ma are to attend the Conference as leaders.

Also, Mr. Calvin Ngai, Miss Rita Luk and Miss Lam Mo Chi have
been appointed as Hong Kong delegates to participate in the Asian
Consultation on "Men-Women Co-operation in Home, Church and Society."
to be held during July 26-30, 1966 in Tokyo, Japan.

Ecumenical Scholarship Exchange Committee

During the year the following types of Scholarships were available:

(l) Theological Scholarships and Fellowships;