CCD Monthly                                                           December 2024

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December, known as "Christmas Month" by Chinese Christians, features diverse celebrations across urban and rural churches. This year, large city churches hosted tree-lighting ceremonies and festive events, while rural churches often celebrated earlier due to staff shortages. Programs included nativity plays, songs, and dramatic performances, such as Wenzhou Liushi Church’s plays on missionaries William Soothill and Matteo Ricci. House churches embraced localized celebrations with Chinese-style decorations, fan dances, and skits. In recent years, there has been a shift from gala-style festivities to smaller, flexible activities starting as early as November, with a focus on Advent reflection and charity events, highlighting the spiritual meaning of Christmas.

You can also read trending news, features, church photos, and more recently published items. 
Christmas in Chinese Churches: Traditional and Renewal

Christmas Celebrations in China’s Three-Self Churches: Extended Duration, Regional Unity, Youth Engagement

On Christmas Eve, melodious Christmas carols echoed through an old church in Shanghai. It has a history of over a hundred years. Hundreds of Christians celebrated Christmas through songs, sacred dramas, and sermons.

Christmas Celebrated in China's Christian Communities on Sunday



Since Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on Tuesday and Wednesday this year, which are not public holidays, churches across the country schedule their celebrations throughout December.

Wenzhou's Liushi Church Holds Christmas Play, Reenacts William Soothill’s Story

On December 22, Liushi Church, located in Wenzhou City—referred to as China’s Jerusalem—presented a reenactment of William Edward Soothill’s missionary work in the city during its Christmas worship service. The performance was delivered in the local dialect.

Beijing's 21 Meeting Points Host Joint Christmas Praise Service


On December 10, congregations from 21 meeting points in Fengtai District, Beijing, convened at Fengtai Church for a Christmas joint praise service.

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In the News

China-Japan-Korea Destiny and Unity Conference Concludes in Jeju

The Three Nations Destiny and Unity Conference focused on cross-cultural missions and education, attended by about 100 pastors, institutional representatives, and believers from China, Japan, and South Korea.

Bilingual Bible in Chinese, Zaiwa Launched in Yunnan


Yunnan Provincial CC&TSPM held the "Launch Ceremony of the Bilingual Bible in the Standard Chinese and Zaiwa of Jingpo People" in Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai, and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.

Memorial Service for Andrew Ho, Founder of Kingdom Revival Times and Advocate of 'Homecoming' Movement, Held in Hong Kong

Mr. Andrew Ho Po-sang, founder of the Elim Christian Bookstore in Hong Kong, the Kingdom Revival Times, and Kingdom Ministries, passed away at the age of 68 after battling cancer. 

New Book Wang Mingdao's Diaries Announced in Hong Kong




A lecture in Hong Kong introduced the forthcoming book Wang Mingdao's Diaries, highlighting his unwavering faith, restorationist theology, and independent ministry in the 20th century.
 

 

Chinese Churches Celebrate Bible Day With Diverse Activities



This year’s Bible Day, observed on December 8, featured the theme "Memorizing the Bible." Churches across China marked the occasion with a variety of activities.

'Hudson Taylor' Movie in Preparation to Tell Love Story Among God, Hudson Taylor, and Chinese People

Initiated in 2012, the "Hudson Taylor" movie project, led by Half Crown Media, aims to inspire a new generation of missionaries through the life and legacy of Hudson Taylor. 

Features

China's Evolving Faith Communities Amid Government Regulation


The Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosted a virtual discussion on the evolving religious landscape in China, the reasons behind China’s spiritual revival, and the adaptations of faith communities regarding the increased government regulation.

China Partner President: 'We Want Fellowship With Chinese Christians as Brothers and Sisters'

Erik Bürklin, president of China Partner and descendant of German missionaries to China, recalled his October trip to China, which marked a milestone in fostering international church connections and strengthening ties with China’s Christian community.

Jimmy Carter’s Legacy for China: Building Diplomatic Ties, Advancing Religious Freedom

Jimmy Carter is remembered in China for his pivotal role in establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. His deep Christian faith also led him to play a significant role in advancing religious freedom in China.

Interview: Pastors Must Step Out of Church Walls for Ministry in Workplace


Paul, a male pastor from a city church in East China believes that in today's era, the field of ministry lies in the workplace. It is the "pastors" who must step out of the church’s four walls and earn the trust of the world.

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