On June 30, religious groups from Guangdong gathered in Guangzhou for a symposium and donation ceremony aimed at supporting rural revitalization efforts.
Rev. Guo Yun, president of the Guangdong Christian Council (CC), made a donation of 450,000 yuan on behalf of the charity foundation of the Guangdong CC&TSPM.
During the event, Guo introduced the work carried out by the provincial CC&TSPM in recent years, such as establishing service volunteer teams in local grassroots churches, according to the Guangdong CC&TSPM. In 2022, they also held a conference on the social service work of churches to share experiences and models of social services and explore ways to localize Christianity in Guangdong. In collaboration with its charity foundation, the Guangdong CC&TSPM raised funds to support the "6.30" activities, the rural revitalization of the Lushui Lisu Autonomous County in Yunnan Province, and the consolidation of poverty alleviation achievements in Woshui town, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan, Guangdong. Additionally, they extended support to churches affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and offered assistance to pastoral staff in need, ensuring their social insurance contributions. Over the past five years, Guangdong CC&TSPM has also raised funds to provide treatment for children suffering from lithiasis, commonly known as "stone babies."
Looking ahead, Guangdong CC&TSPM plans to continue their support through various activities such as funding support and free clinics, relying on Shamian Church and Union Church (the church affiliated with Guangdong Union Theological Seminary).
- Translated by Abigail Wu
广东省宗教界参与在广州举行的“6·30”助力乡村振兴活动座谈会暨捐款仪式。
6月30日，省基督教协会会长郭云牧师代表省基督教协会慈善基金会捐款45万元。
郭云牧师介绍了近年来省两会的事工开展情况，比如指省两会导基层堂点成立服务社会志愿者团队。2022年，全省基督教社会服务事工经验交流会召开，总结社会服务经验、模式，探索基督教中国化的广东实践路径。省两会借助省基督教协会慈善基金会平台，筹措资金帮助开展广东“6·30”活动、云南泸水傈僳族自治州乡村振兴、广东清远市连南涡水镇巩固脱贫攻坚成果和乡村振兴项目。帮扶省内因受疫情影响困难教会的工作开展和帮助困难教牧人员购买社保。近五年来，省基督教两会还筹措资金救治“结石宝宝”。
据广东省基督教两会，"下一步，省基督教两会还将以协和堂、沙面堂为依托，继续开展资助、义诊等活动。"
广东省基督教协会为乡村振兴捐款45万元
On June 30, religious groups from Guangdong gathered in Guangzhou for a symposium and donation ceremony aimed at supporting rural revitalization efforts.
Rev. Guo Yun, president of the Guangdong Christian Council (CC), made a donation of 450,000 yuan on behalf of the charity foundation of the Guangdong CC&TSPM.
During the event, Guo introduced the work carried out by the provincial CC&TSPM in recent years, such as establishing service volunteer teams in local grassroots churches, according to the Guangdong CC&TSPM. In 2022, they also held a conference on the social service work of churches to share experiences and models of social services and explore ways to localize Christianity in Guangdong. In collaboration with its charity foundation, the Guangdong CC&TSPM raised funds to support the "6.30" activities, the rural revitalization of the Lushui Lisu Autonomous County in Yunnan Province, and the consolidation of poverty alleviation achievements in Woshui town, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan, Guangdong. Additionally, they extended support to churches affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and offered assistance to pastoral staff in need, ensuring their social insurance contributions. Over the past five years, Guangdong CC&TSPM has also raised funds to provide treatment for children suffering from lithiasis, commonly known as "stone babies."
Looking ahead, Guangdong CC&TSPM plans to continue their support through various activities such as funding support and free clinics, relying on Shamian Church and Union Church (the church affiliated with Guangdong Union Theological Seminary).
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Guangdong Churches Donate 450,000 Yuan to Support Rural Revitalization
