A series of events to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of TSPM and the 74th anniversary of the People's Republic of China were held in Guangdong, Fujian, and Shandong.
During the event held by Guangzhou CC&TSPM, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), expressed in his speech on September 23 that the Guangzhou Christian Council (CC) has achieved results in contemplating and exploring the sinicization of Christianity, reported the WeChat account of the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA).
He urged Guangzhou CC&TSPM to excel in talent development and cultural construction through exploration and practice.
Rev. Fan Hong'en, chairman of Guangdong TSPM, stated in his address that Guangzhou CC&TSPM established Zhaoshi (Diligently Serving) Academy to assist churches in Guangzhou in talent development.
On the same day, they held the unveiling ceremony for the academy, which serves as a learning platform for systematic training and faith nurturing for believers. Meanwhile, Rev. Chen Sui Sheng, executive vice president of Guangzhou CC, presented plaques designating academy branches to 15 churches in the city.
Following this, the first day of classes at the academy began, offering lectures on spiritual growth, interpretation of religious regulations, an overview of the New Testament, introductory meditation, workplace faith, and world church history, with around 250 participants.
On the same day, they launched the new book "Research Series on the Sinicization of Christianity: Highlights From the Guangzhou Master's Lectures on the Sinicization of Christianity."
This event also featured an art and calligraphy exhibition on the sinicization of Christianity in Guangzhou, showcasing approximately 40 works including calligraphy, ink painting, paper-cut art, embroidery, oil paintings, Guangcai (Guangzhou-style porcelain painting), and woodcarving. These works drew inspiration from biblical verses, ancient poems, laws and regulations, landscapes, church architecture, and biblical figures.
Additionally, an exhibit displayed a full-text reproduction of the "Nestorian Stele in China," written according to the original size, as well as the Lord's Prayer from the 1854 edition of the Bible, written in ancient "Zhongding script."
On September 22, Jinan CC&TSPM in Shandong province held a calligraphy event and a singing performance at Jingsi Road Church, said the municipal CC&TSPM.
Pingnan County CC&TSPM in Ningde, Fujian Province, reported that it organized a study session on religious regulations and a tea gathering themed "Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Celebration" on the same day at Chengdong Church.
The next day, Mawei Church in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, held a sacred music concert with over 300 members from churches and gathering sites in Mawei City, said Fujian CC&TSPM.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
广州市基督两会举办庆祝中华人民共和国成立74周年暨纪念三自爱国运动发起73周年系列专题活动。
据微言宗教，9月23日开幕礼上， 中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师在致辞中表示，广州市基督教两会思考与探索基督教中国化的时代内涵和本土实践，并取得了可喜的成效。广州市基督教两会要在人才培养、文化构建的探索与实践上臻于至善。
广东省基督教三自爱国会主席樊宏恩牧师在致辞中表示，广州市基督教两会在此成立广州教会昭事学院。希望广州教会能以此为新台阶，在人才培养上深化实践探索。
当天，举行了广州基督教会昭事学院揭牌仪式。该学院为广州市基督教两会面向信徒群体开展系统培训与信仰栽培的学习平台。与此同时，由广州市基督教协会常务副会长陈穗生牧师向全市15间堂会颁发广州昭事学院分院牌匾。
随后，昭事学院首课日正式开课，设培灵讲座，以及宗教法规解读、新约纵览、灵修默想入门、职场信仰、世界教会历史等课程，共约250名信徒参加培训。
活动当天，还举办了《基督教中国化研究丛书——广州基督教中国化名师讲坛精要汇编》新书首发仪式。
本次活动还特设“广州基督教中国化艺术书画展”。本次展出作品约40幅，包括书法、水墨画、艺术剪纸、刺绣、油画、广彩、木雕等。作品内容取材于圣经经文、古文诗词、法律法规、山水风景、教堂建筑、圣经人物。
此外，还展陈了按原碑比例书写的“大秦景教流行中国碑”全文；以“钟鼎体”古文字写就1854年出版的圣经委办本“主祷文”。
据济南市基督教两会，9月22日，山东省济南市基督教两会在经四路教堂举行书法笔会活动和歌咏会。
据屏南县基督教两会，9月22日，福建省屏南县基督教两会在屏南城东教堂开展“迎中秋·庆国庆”茶话会暨宗教法规学习会。
据福建省基督教两会，9月23日，福建省福州马尾教堂举办“纪念中国基督教三自爱国运动发起73周年”圣乐赞美会，来自马尾市各堂点诗班成员三百多人参加。
广州市基督两会纪念三自爱国运动发起73周年
A series of events to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of TSPM and the 74th anniversary of the People's Republic of China were held in Guangdong, Fujian, and Shandong.
During the event held by Guangzhou CC&TSPM, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), expressed in his speech on September 23 that the Guangzhou Christian Council (CC) has achieved results in contemplating and exploring the sinicization of Christianity, reported the WeChat account of the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA).
He urged Guangzhou CC&TSPM to excel in talent development and cultural construction through exploration and practice.
Rev. Fan Hong'en, chairman of Guangdong TSPM, stated in his address that Guangzhou CC&TSPM established Zhaoshi (Diligently Serving) Academy to assist churches in Guangzhou in talent development.
On the same day, they held the unveiling ceremony for the academy, which serves as a learning platform for systematic training and faith nurturing for believers. Meanwhile, Rev. Chen Sui Sheng, executive vice president of Guangzhou CC, presented plaques designating academy branches to 15 churches in the city.
Following this, the first day of classes at the academy began, offering lectures on spiritual growth, interpretation of religious regulations, an overview of the New Testament, introductory meditation, workplace faith, and world church history, with around 250 participants.
On the same day, they launched the new book "Research Series on the Sinicization of Christianity: Highlights From the Guangzhou Master's Lectures on the Sinicization of Christianity."
This event also featured an art and calligraphy exhibition on the sinicization of Christianity in Guangzhou, showcasing approximately 40 works including calligraphy, ink painting, paper-cut art, embroidery, oil paintings, Guangcai (Guangzhou-style porcelain painting), and woodcarving. These works drew inspiration from biblical verses, ancient poems, laws and regulations, landscapes, church architecture, and biblical figures.
Additionally, an exhibit displayed a full-text reproduction of the "Nestorian Stele in China," written according to the original size, as well as the Lord's Prayer from the 1854 edition of the Bible, written in ancient "Zhongding script."
On September 22, Jinan CC&TSPM in Shandong province held a calligraphy event and a singing performance at Jingsi Road Church, said the municipal CC&TSPM.
Pingnan County CC&TSPM in Ningde, Fujian Province, reported that it organized a study session on religious regulations and a tea gathering themed "Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Celebration" on the same day at Chengdong Church.
The next day, Mawei Church in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, held a sacred music concert with over 300 members from churches and gathering sites in Mawei City, said Fujian CC&TSPM.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Churches Nationwide Mark 73rd Anniversary of TSPM
