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War and Peace: When Just War meets the Beatitudes
26-Apr-2026
One pillar of the debate came from Augustine, whose Just War Theory mapped out the foundation on which Christians for years to come would judge the morality of war; on the other side stands the Beatitudes, preached by Jesus at the Sermon on the Mount, and forming the pacifist core of Christianity.
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Joint Passover Supper In Him rejoicing: the Lord is near
26-Apr-2026
In order to foster the spirit of ecumenism and reinforced friendship between Anglican and Roman Catholic faithful, IARCCUM held a Joint Passover Supper on the evening of 20 March at HKSKH Holy Trinity Cathedral. The celebration was attended by more than 220 Catholic and Anglican clergy and lay people, who gathered to recall together the story of the Passover.
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Lenten Pastoral Letter 2026
01-Mar-2026
Lent has begun, and we are reminded once again by those solemn words of Ash Wednesday: ‘Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.’ ......
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New Year’s Thanksgiving and Dedication Service
01-Mar-2026
This year’s new year service for the Diocese of Hong Kong Island was held on 4 January at St John’s Cathedral. Bishop Matthias led the congregation in renewing vows with God and neighbours, reciting the prayer of re-dedication of 2026.
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The Choral Evensong for Provincial Education Day
01-Mar-2026
This year’s the Choral Evensong on Provincial Education Day was held on 10 January at All Saints’ Cathedral. During the service, Archbishop Andrew Chan officiated at The Commission.
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90th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of St Christopher’s Home
01-Mar-2026
The 90th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the HKSKH St Christopher’s Home was held on 13 December last year at St John’s Cathedral. Staff members and service users of St Christopher’s Home gathered to give thanks and praise to God for His protection and guidance throughout the past ninety years.
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More
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2025 The Archbishop’s Christmas Message
Watch on YouTube
A message of hope after the Wang Fuk Court fire by the Most Revd Andrew Chan
Watch on YouTube
The 10th General Synod of HKSKH
Perfecting the saints, for the work of the
ministry
The 10th General Synod of the Hong Kong
Sheng Kung Hui will soon take place. Held every three years and serving as the
highest decision-making body for the entire Province, the General Synod will
officially convene on 21 June, with bishops, clergy, and lay representatives
from every diocese and missionary area participating.
This year’s theme is ‘Perfecting the
Saints, for the work of the ministry’. In this video, Archbishop Andrew Chan
invites the whole Church to a deeper understanding of this year’s discussions,
as he calls on us all to pray for the Synod.
Watch on YouTube
180th Anniversary of the Foundation of
Sheng Kung Hui in Hong Kong
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Pentecost (Whitsunday)
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The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5:5)
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You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses. (Acts 1:8)
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Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by the sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Acts 2:1-21 (or) Numbers 11:24-30
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Psalm:
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Psalm 104:24-34,35b
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Epistle / 2nd Reading:
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1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 (or) Acts 2:1-21
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Gospel:
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John 20:19-23 (or) 7:37-39
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