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especially recently, on women’s issues. The "Hong Kong Church Women’s Day" was held
Committee had been planning and participating Dee. 4, 1992, at the Ward Memorial Church.
in many events. On the one hand, to confirm the The conditions of marginal women in Asia and
contributions of women to the church and society, the importance of seeking of God’s righteous
to suggest support and preparation of woman will were highligtcd. In addition, the Chinese
clergy and workers; on the other hand to promote translation of "Prayer Circle" was sent to many
positive cooperation between women and men in Women Fellowships for the use in intercessory
church ministries and to enjoy spiritual growth as prayers.
the body of Christ. The committee promoted
and participated in the following programs: 5. Participated in International Consultation:
The Committee continued to maintain its
contact with regional and international
1. Ecology Seminar for Church Women : This
organizations and participated in an
seminar sponsored by the World Day of Prayer
international conference. The committee co
(HK) Committee was held on September 24,
sponsored an Asian Regional Conference and
1992, with the theme uBe a good Steward of
sent delegates to three other conferences.
the Earth". Ms. Peggy Lam, Chairperson of
the Environmental Campaign Committee was (a) The first Asian Woman Artists Conference :
the speaker. She encouraged church women
Thirty eight delegates, representing 15
to practice the wholeness of an ecological life
countries, gathered in Hong Kong for the
style in their daily life.
Asian Women's Artists Conference co
sponsored by the GCA Women’s
2. Counseling Seminar for Woman Church Commission and the Asian Woman Artists
Workers: This series of seminars was one of
Association in September, 1992. The
the major programs of the Committee, to
Committee assisted with the logistic
improve woman church workers’ knowledge
arrangement in Hong Kong. Participants
and skills in taking up the roles as counselors.
shared their experiences concerning the
Two seminars were held on "Marital Pastoral
barriers and limits for women's creativity
counseling" presented by Rev. Dr. Ernest Wu,
in art. They searched the meaning and
Associate Director of Pastoral Ministries of
affirmed the importance of women’s
Chung Chi Theological Division, HKCU. experience and art for faith. The
The responses were overwhelming, reflecting Committee also introduced local woman
the demands of the church in this area.
groups representatives to the artist.
3. Congratulatory Letters to the British and (b) The 4th Sub-Regional Workshop on
Australian Anglican Church for Approving Developing Ecumenical Leadership
Women Ordination : During 1992, the British Among Women in Asia : The workshop
and the Australian Anglican Churches sponsored by CCA, was held October 19-
respectively approved the ordination of 26, 1992, in Seoul, with the theme
women. The Committee sent letters to these "Working Towards A New Cornmunity11 .
two churches affirming the approval as a big There were five delegates from Hong
step foward for the ecumenical movement. Kong, including Ms. Yip Sing-fun of the
Under the guidance of the righteous God, men Salvation Army, Ms. Wong Siew-kim of
and women should respect each other and the Tsung Tsin Mission, Ms. Vicky Lee of
reform and renewal of the church will be even Hong Kong Women Christian Council, Ms.
deepen and broaden. Cheung Mun-yee of Chung Chi
Theological Division and Ms. Lily Lau,
4. Friendly Movement of the Least Coin : This is Councils staff.
a global movement expressing women’s
concerns on reconciliation. A worship service (c) Workshop for NCC’s Women Secretaries :
is held every year world-wide. The first Ms. Lily Lau was designated by the
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