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HONG KONG CHRISTIAN COUNCIL

Constitution and By-Laws

l4th May 1973

NAME

This organization shall be known as "The Hong Kong Christian
Council", hereinafter referred to as the H.K.C.C.
PURPOSES

The purposes of the H.K.C.C. are:
1, To Develop fellowship and mutual programs among the churches
and Christian organizations to strengthen thc-ir outreach in

mission.

2. To serve as a meeting place for the exchange and reconciliation
of views on matters of common interest.
3 . To promote joint planning and cooperative action for mission
among the churches and Christian organizations in Hong Kong.

4. To assume responsibility for projects which can best be
carried out on joint basis.
To be a symbol of unity among Christian forces and to promote
that unity.

6. To provide a means whereby churches and Christian organizations
can speak and take common action on social issues and on
matters affecting the religious, moral, political, economic

and social life of the community.

7• To serve as a liaison between Christian organizations in Hong
Kong and regional and world ecumenical bodies.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the H.K.C.C. shall be open, subject to the

approval of the General Council, to all Christian churches or
denominations and other Christian organizations in Hong Kong
which accept this Constitution and pay the annual membership

dues. The annucil membership dues shall be determined by the
General Council from time to time.
Affiliate membership shall be open, subject to the approval
of the General Council to individuals who accept the purposes

of the Council and are members in good standing with their church.