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denominations, in any way possible in planning the extension of
their work, and particularly in acquiring new sites and building
new chnrches, and secondly to strengthen the whole church, as
represented by the denomindtions taking part, in planning the work
of the church in Hong Kong so as to ensure that tho work of the church
is as widespread in the Colony as possible.
The Committee feels bound to say that unless the churches are
willing to give strong support and to make good use of the services
of this Committee it cannot go any further. The driving force must
come directly from the churches themselves.

4. Church Unity Committee

The year under review started with moving signs of increasing
sympathy and understanding between the Roman Catholic and Protestant
churches during the Week of Prayer for Church Unity. The Council
acted as joint sponsors with the Roman Catholic Church for a joint
meeting in expounding the Bible and Prayer together on l8th January,
1966 at the City Hall during the Unity Week, A Bible Exhibition
was held in April at the City Hall and repeated at Kowloon Union
Church. It was sponsored jointly by the Bible Societies on behalf
of Protestants and by the Studium Biblicum on behalf of Roman
Catholics, and aroused great interest.

Local Consultation on "Confessing the Faith in Asia To-day"

Under the auspices of the Council, this local Consioltation
was held on Wednesday, 3rd November, 1965 at the Chinese Methodist
Church with the Rev. Alan Brash as key speaker. Fifty-three local
church leaders participated in the Consultation. The participants
were then divided into three discussion groups and there were
creative discussions. Findings of the Consultation will be sent to
the churches for further discussion and action.

United Service of Prayer for Christian Unity

Under the auspices of the Council the Service was held on Monday,
24th January, 1966 at 8:00 p.m. at St. Joints Cathedral, Hong Kong.
About people, including some Roman Catholic friends) attended the
Service.

Suggestion for Special Sundays, 1966 In view of the need for
emphasising various Christian Concerns together, the Council has
asked all local churches to observe the following Speical Sundays：

Christian Unity Sunday January 23rd (4th Sunday)
Labour Sunday April 24th (4th Sunday)
Christian Family Life Sunday May 8th (2nd Sunday)
Christian Citizenship Sunday July 10th (2nd Sunday)
Christian Literature Sunday September l8th (3rd Sunday)
World Wide Holy Communion Sunday October 2nd (1st Sunday)
Medical Sunday October 16th (3rd Sunday)
Bible Sunday December 4th (1st Sunday)

We are happy to know that many churches have observed the Sundays
as suggested.

Informal discussions with local church leaders From time to time,
the Committee has arrarged informal meetings for church leaders who are
in "policy-making" positions to explore possibilities of a greater
unity among churches by closer co-operation. In their discussions
widely-differing opinions were freely expressed, but all helpful in
preparing us for oneness as we respond to His Call and commit ourselves
in His Mission.

Closer co-operation with the Chinese Churches Union The. Council
in co-operation with the Chinese Churches Union is publishing a