The Fifth Shanghai Foreign Language Worship Joint Conference was held, along with the Shanghai Foreign Religious Affairs Work Conference.
The event was conducted from December 12 to 13 in Songjiang District, said Shanghai CC&TSPM.
A leader of the Shanghai Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs stated that the joint conference, established for a decade now, has become an important platform for policy advocacy, communication, enhancing coordination, and fostering friendships.
During the event, Rev. Xu Yulan, chairman of the Shanghai committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), reviewed the progress of the international services in Shanghai over the past three years. Representatives and conveners of varied foreign language-speaking services expressed their acknowledgment of the challenges faced due to the pandemic. However, with assistance and care from government departments, they managed to overcome difficulties and anticipate a brighter future.
Officials from the bureau of ethnic and religious affairs presented insights into relevant laws and regulations, introducing the "Foreigners Tell Shanghai Religious Stories" project, which garnered interest among attendees.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
第五次上海外语礼拜联席会议暨上海涉外宗教工作会议落幕。
据上海市基督教两会，该会议于12月12日至13日在上海松江召开。
市民族宗教局领导指出，上海基督教外语礼拜联席会议成立至今走过了10个年头，已经成为了政策宣传、沟通情况、加强联动、建立友谊的重要平台。
会上，市基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐玉兰牧师回顾近三年上海基督教外语专场礼拜工作的情况。各外语专场礼拜代表、涉外宗教召集人表示，虽然宗教活动受到了疫情影响，但是在政府各部门的帮助关怀下，终于克服了困难，相信未来会越来越好。
市民宗局涉外宗教处负责人对相关法律法规进行了解读，并推介了“老外讲述上海宗教故事”项目，引起与会人员的兴趣。
第五次上海外语礼拜联席会议暨上海涉外宗教工作会议落幕
The Fifth Shanghai Foreign Language Worship Joint Conference was held, along with the Shanghai Foreign Religious Affairs Work Conference.
The event was conducted from December 12 to 13 in Songjiang District, said Shanghai CC&TSPM.
A leader of the Shanghai Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs stated that the joint conference, established for a decade now, has become an important platform for policy advocacy, communication, enhancing coordination, and fostering friendships.
During the event, Rev. Xu Yulan, chairman of the Shanghai committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), reviewed the progress of the international services in Shanghai over the past three years. Representatives and conveners of varied foreign language-speaking services expressed their acknowledgment of the challenges faced due to the pandemic. However, with assistance and care from government departments, they managed to overcome difficulties and anticipate a brighter future.
Officials from the bureau of ethnic and religious affairs presented insights into relevant laws and regulations, introducing the "Foreigners Tell Shanghai Religious Stories" project, which garnered interest among attendees.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
The 5th Foreign Language Worship Joint Conference Concludes in Shanghai
