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absent due to illness but received a very positive 21. Approximately 130 Christians from 20
report. denominations and the Cathoiic Church
joined together to worship with one heart.
3. Six Religions Family Camp Rev. Silas Ng and Rev. Andrew Chan from
It was resolved that the Six Religions Family Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Church) led the
Camp will be held on October 22, 1994 at Sai congregation in singing Taize hymns before
Kung Outdoor Recreational Centre in response the Service. All participants took the
to the International Year of the Family. opportunity to extend Christian greetings to
Approximately 300 people from different one another and the Service was conducted in
families will join together for a day of recreation a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Rev.
and fellowship in the program planned by the Paul Ng, the General Secretary of the Hong
working group. Kong Council of the Church of Christ in
China, was the preacher. After the Service,
Church Unity Committee all joined the tea reception for a time of joyful
fellowship.

In order to deal with the rapidly changing society, it 3. Participation in the Unity Prayer Meeting
is necessary for the churches of Hong Kong to be Sponsored by the Catholic Church
united in their witness. The Committee actively Mrs. Louisa Li, Assistant Executive Secretary,
promotes church unity and better understanding
among the clergy of Hong Kong. Activities and Ven. Thomas Soo, member of the Church
included the following: Unity Committee, represented the Council at
the Unity Prayer meeting held by the Catholic
Church on January 24. Ven. Thomas Soo was
A. The 1994 Week of Prayer
also invited to give a prayer during the
The 1994 Week of Prayer was held January 18-
25, 1994 with the theme "The Household of meeting. It was a very meaningful event in
God: Called to be One in Heart and Mind". promoting the concept of unity.
Major events were:
4. Issuance of A Joint Statement
1. The 1994 Joint Ecumenical Communion A Joint Statement was issued by the
Service and Breakfast Fellowship for the Committee and the Catholic Church calling
Clergy all local churches in Hong Kong to witness to
The Service was held on January 20 at Tsuen Christ through the unity of word and deed in
our lives.
Wan Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Lee
Ching-chee, the 1st Vice-Chairperson of the
Council, was the preacher and the Lutheran 5. Encouragement of Pulpit Exchange on Unity
Theological Seminary Choir performed Sunday
special music. 22 churches and organizations Unity Sunday was celebrated on January 23,
1994. The Committee urged ministers of
participated with approximately 200 people
attending. This included representatives from different denominations to exchange pulpits to
the Catholic Church who also read the deepen our mutual understanding and elevate
scripture lessons in the service. It proved to the concept of unity. In addition, the
Committee also encouraged churches to take
be a very successful event and the spirit of
unity was enhanced. up a special donation for Unity Sunday.

2. Christian Unity Worship Service B. Relationship with the Catholic Church
The Christian Unity Worship Service was first
held last year and had a very positive l.A joint meeting with the Ecumenical
response. Therefore, it was held again this Committee of the Catholic Church
year at Ward Memorial Church on January The Committee maintained its close
relationships with the Catholic Church. A

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