A symposium celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement Committee was held in Shanghai.
As a host of the meeting, President Rev. Wu Wei of the China Christian Council (CCC) stated that the establishment of the National Committee of TSPM 70 years ago achieved organizational independence and church autonomy on August 6, said CCC&TSPM.
The organization said that TSPM provided organizational assurance for promoting the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, adhering to the direction of the sinicization of Christianity in China, and adapting to a socialist society. Wu emphasized the need to adhere to the three-self principle of self-governance, self-support, and self-propagation, play the role of the Three-Self Patriotic organizations as a bridge in the new era, and promote Christianity in the Chinese context.
Chairman Rev. Xu Xiaohong of the National TSPM delivered a keynote speech titled “Playing the Leading Role of TSPM in the New Journey and Systematically Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity.” He shared that over the past 70 years, the National TSPM has realized the Chinese church's sovereignty, which enabled the Chinese church to conduct united worship and move towards unity. It has fostered a governance model for CCC&TSPM that aligns with China’s national, social, and church conditions and ensures the correct direction of Christianity in China.
The 20th CPC Central Committee’s Third Plenary Session proposed a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization, referring to systematically promoting the sinicization of religions in our country and strengthening the rule of law framework in the administration of religious affairs. Rev. Xu emphasized the construction of TSPM, which is considered a foundational project, and the consolidation of the organizational foundation for running churches according to the Three-Self principles.
Speeches were delivered by diverse representatives, including Chairman Rev. Xu Yulan of Shanghai TSPM, Chairman Rev. Wu Weiqing of Beijing TSPM, President Rev. Guo Yun of the Guangdong Christian Council; former Deputy General Secretary Rev. Bao Jiayuan of CCC, Professor Xu Yihua from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan University, and Zhang Zhongxin, a student from Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. They reviewed the patriotic and religious history of TSPM over the past 70 years and analyzed the historical situation and contemporary mission of Christianity in China. He affirmed the significant development in academic research and theological education and shared work experiences and plans from varied local TSPMs.
After the meeting, attendees visited the former residence of Y.T. Wu or Wu Yao-Tsung, who once worked in the National Council of YMCAs & YWCAs of China, the Fitch Memorial Church in Shanghai, and the Memorial Hall of the League of Left-wing Writers for further learning and exchange.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
据中国基督教两会，8月6日，庆祝中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会成立70周年座谈会在上海召开。
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师主持会议。他表示，70年前中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会的成立，实现了我国基督教在组织上的独立自主；为推进三自爱国运动、坚持我国基督教中国化方向、与社会主义社会相适应，提供了组织保障。吴提出要进一步弘扬三自爱国的优良传统，在新时代发挥三自爱国组织的桥梁作用，系统推进我国基督教中国化。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师作题为“发挥三自组织在新征程中的引领作用 系统推进我国基督教中国化”的主旨讲话。他表示，70年来中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会实现了中国教会主权的独立，使中国教会实现了联合礼拜、走向合一；催生了符合中国国情、社情和教情的基督教两会治理模式，始终确保着中国基督教的正确办教方向。
党的二十届三中全会通过的《中共中央关于进一步全面深化改革、推进中国式现代化的决定》指出，要系统推进我国宗教中国化，加强宗教事务治理法治化。徐牧师强调，要不断加强三自爱国组织建设，把抓好三自爱国组织建设作为基础性工程，进一步夯实按三自原则办好教会的组织基础。
上海市基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐玉兰牧师、北京市基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席吴伟庆牧师、广东省基督教协会会长郭云牧师、中国基督教协会原副总干事包佳源牧师、复旦大学国际关系与公共事务学院徐以骅教授、金陵协和神学院学生章忠新等与会代表分别发言。他们回顾了70年来基督教三自爱国运动委员会爱国爱教的光辉历程，分析了中国基督教的历史处境和时代使命；肯定了在学术研究和神学教育方面的跨越式发展，分享了各地基督教三自爱国运动委员会的工作经验和工作规划。
会后，与会人员赴中华基督教青年会全国协会、中华基督教女青年会全国协会吴耀宗先生故居，上海基督教鸿德堂，中国左翼作家联盟会址纪念馆进行
上海庆祝中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会成立70周年
A symposium celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement Committee was held in Shanghai.
As a host of the meeting, President Rev. Wu Wei of the China Christian Council (CCC) stated that the establishment of the National Committee of TSPM 70 years ago achieved organizational independence and church autonomy on August 6, said CCC&TSPM.
The organization said that TSPM provided organizational assurance for promoting the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, adhering to the direction of the sinicization of Christianity in China, and adapting to a socialist society. Wu emphasized the need to adhere to the three-self principle of self-governance, self-support, and self-propagation, play the role of the Three-Self Patriotic organizations as a bridge in the new era, and promote Christianity in the Chinese context.
Chairman Rev. Xu Xiaohong of the National TSPM delivered a keynote speech titled “Playing the Leading Role of TSPM in the New Journey and Systematically Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity.” He shared that over the past 70 years, the National TSPM has realized the Chinese church's sovereignty, which enabled the Chinese church to conduct united worship and move towards unity. It has fostered a governance model for CCC&TSPM that aligns with China’s national, social, and church conditions and ensures the correct direction of Christianity in China.
The 20th CPC Central Committee’s Third Plenary Session proposed a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization, referring to systematically promoting the sinicization of religions in our country and strengthening the rule of law framework in the administration of religious affairs. Rev. Xu emphasized the construction of TSPM, which is considered a foundational project, and the consolidation of the organizational foundation for running churches according to the Three-Self principles.
Speeches were delivered by diverse representatives, including Chairman Rev. Xu Yulan of Shanghai TSPM, Chairman Rev. Wu Weiqing of Beijing TSPM, President Rev. Guo Yun of the Guangdong Christian Council; former Deputy General Secretary Rev. Bao Jiayuan of CCC, Professor Xu Yihua from the School of International Relations and Public Affairs at Fudan University, and Zhang Zhongxin, a student from Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. They reviewed the patriotic and religious history of TSPM over the past 70 years and analyzed the historical situation and contemporary mission of Christianity in China. He affirmed the significant development in academic research and theological education and shared work experiences and plans from varied local TSPMs.
After the meeting, attendees visited the former residence of Y.T. Wu or Wu Yao-Tsung, who once worked in the National Council of YMCAs & YWCAs of China, the Fitch Memorial Church in Shanghai, and the Memorial Hall of the League of Left-wing Writers for further learning and exchange.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Shanghai Symposium Celebrates the 70th Founding Anniversary of Three-Self Patriotic Movement
