The World Council of Churches and the Middle East Council of Churches will hold an Inter-religious youth workshop for peace in Bekfaya, Lebanon, bringing together young Christians and Muslims from the Middle East region that wish to build a common vision of peace and non-violent action. The four-day workshop, slated for Jan 30, 2004, is part of the WCC’s Decade to Overcome Violence initiative. The participants will be encouraged to discuss educational alternatives to violence, including training in dialogue and reconciliation.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.
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[Exclusive] Escaping Extreme Poverty: The True Story of a Ugandan Girl’s Transformed Life
Emily, from Uganda, is a beneficiary of the international charity Watoto’s Keep a Girl in School initiative. This July, visiting Hong Kong churches and schools, she shares her journey of overcoming hardship, regaining access to education, and pursuing her dreams.
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