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1992 at the Salisbury YMCA, and gave an update February 10 at the Kowloon Methodist Church.
report on Hong Kong and 1997. The objective of Rev. Li Ping Kwong, Council’s Chairman
the Conference was to search for future extended the welcome with a reception hosted
relationship and cooperation on ecumenical issues by the Council. During the Consultation, Rev.
between CCA and NCCCUSA. It also involved Lee Ching Chee, Ms. Alice Yuk, Rev. Lo Lung
in NCCCUSA’s financial responsibility in Kwong and the General Secretary presented a
assisting CCA for the purchase of the new office. seminar on Hong Kong and 1997 with slide,
The General Secretary also participated in the presentation by Mr. Philip Lam. The responses
Asia Mission Consultation, November 9-13, 1992 by representatives were overwhelming. Some
in Taiwan, sponsored by WCC, discussing the important consents were derived at the plenary
strategy and direction for future mission and also sessions on issues of ministry, resources and
for mutual cooperation. other matters. The issue of 1997 also received,
international attention. CCA also held the Asian
Mr. Philip Lam visited Cambodia and Laos in NCCs Conference prior to the International
November, 1992, attending the Round Table Consultation (Feb. 8-9) at the same venue.
meeting. He also participated in the Asia-Pacific
regional group meeting, sponsored by WCC. The N. E. Asia Consultation, sponsored by the
These two Conferences have to do with sharing WCC was held May 11-14 at the Salisbury YMCA,
of resources, discussing effective ways of world hosted by the Council. In addition to delegates
relief programs, helping the poor in disastrous from Japan, Korea and Taiwan, some Hong Kong
areas. religious leaders also attended the Consultation.
Besides the introduction of the restructuring of
To express our concerns on ecology, the Council WCC, sharing of resources was an important part
designated Mr. F. Y. Wong and Miss Winnie of the Consultation to promote a better
Wong to attend the Consultation on ecumenical spirit. After the Consultation many
"Sustainable" Forests in S. E. Asia, May 19-26, Hong Kong church leaders were invited to attend
1993, in Manila, discussing and exploring ways to a fellowship luncheon and a WCG update forum.
improve the environment and policy and
suggestions to maintain forestry in' Southeast Asia. The Germany Evangelical Church (EKD) has
As it was mentioned earlier, several international been playing a very important role in the
and regional conferences were held in Hong ecumenical movement. Accepting the Council’s
Kong. Faith and Order Asian Conference, invitation the EKD sent a delegation of five
sponsored by WCC, October 24-29, 1992, was members to visit Hong Kong, May 27 - June 4,
held in the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Dr. 1993， with a busy itinerary arranged by the
Lam Tak Ho, Acting President of LTS and Rev. Council. In addition to visiting the Council and
Mary Au of the Anglican Church participated in related churches and organisations, the
the Conference. After the Conference, a delegation also met with the Governor and five
fellowship dinner was hosted by the Council to LegCo members of different political parties, to
welcome all the delegates from Asia. The give delegates a better understanding of the
General Secretary gave an introduction on the Hong Kong current situation and the 1997 issue
churches in Hong Kong with a slide presentation with first hand knowledge. Representing
by Mr. Philip Lam. This Conference was a twenty-nine million Christians, the delegation
preparation for the World Conference on Faith & made a very important visit and helped improve
Order to be held in August 1993. The WCC the relationship between the Council and the
iaccepted the CounciTs invitation to hold the 3rd German Church. The hope is that it will be
International Consultation of National Councils helpful for future ecumenical cooperation and
of Churches (NCCs) in Hong Kong’s Salisbury understanding.
YMGA, February 10-18, 1993. The Council
assisted in planning this historic event in Hong Moreover, dozens of church leaders from all over
Kong with representatives from more than the world come to visit the Council every year.
seventy countries. The opening service was held These mutual visits definitely help promote a

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