PCT ministries shine in WCC international convocation in Jamaica

From "Taiwan Church News" <enews@pctpress.org>
Date Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:23:55 +0800

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May 30-June 5, 2011

General Assembly News

PCT ministries shine in WCC international convocation in Jamaica

Reported by Sam Lee

Written by Lydia Ma

Participants of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) hosted by 
WCC celebrated a successful convocation with a closing ceremony on May 25, 
2011. At the close of the convocation, WCC urged member churches to continue 
promoting justice because it was the only way to ensure genuine peace – their 
common goal.

This convocation hosted held in Jamaica drew more than 1,000 people and 
featured more than 100 workshops. PCT hosted its own workshop on focusing on 
rescue and rebuilding efforts after Typhoon Morakot, presented by Associate 
General Secretary Lyim Hong-tiong and Church and Society Committee Chairman 
Avai. 

Meanwhile, PCT Ecumenical Relations Committee Secretary Hu Hongchi took part in 
various meetings between ecumenical officers and three other PCT youths also 
represented PCT at IEPC.

Many church leaders expressed interest in knowing more about PCT strategies 
during natural disaster emergencies. A delegate from Madagascar Lutheran Church 
said his country is often hit by hurricanes but his church is struggling with 
rescue and rebuilding strategies. He commented that PCT had useful resources 
and experiences that could be shared with the rest of the world as climate 
change forces more and more churches to get involved in rescue and relief.

A PCUSA delegate commented that his church also had to deal with natural 
disasters these past weeks and he praised PCT for its efficiency, 
effectiveness, and vision when it came to rescue and relief. He also said he 
hoped to visit Taiwan and see PCT post-Morakot relief efforts first-hand.

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