PCT makes headway in ecumenical relations in Europe

From "Taiwan Church News" <enews@pctpress.org>
Date Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:55:13 +0800

3095 Edition

June 20~26, 2011

General Assembly News

PCT makes headway in ecumenical relations in Europe

Reported by Fang Lan-ting

Written by Lydia Ma

Before departing for Europe to take part in EKD Day (Evangelical German Church 
Day), PCT leaders hoped that this invitation and occasion would be an 
opportunity for Taiwanese churches and German churches to explore 
joint-ministry opportunities together.

During their week-long stay in Germany, PCT leaders presided over an 
inter-religious service, participated in celebrations along with the rest of 
the participants, gathered information from various booths featuring ministry 
reports, and paid personal visits to church leaders in Germany.

The delegation visited Berlin Mission’s new director, Rev. Roland Herpich, and 
General Secretary Dr. Christof Theilemann to talk about youths exchange 
programs between both churches and communications ministries. Taiwanese 
delegates also took this opportunity to thank Berlin Mission for donating funds 
in 1983 that enabled the construction of Taiwan Church Press’ present building.

Next, they visited the state of Saxony where they met many church leaders in 
the state, including Bishop Jochen Bohl, and leaders from Dresden Christian 
Hospital.

This trip to Germany proved to be an eye-opener for leaders of the PCT who are 
already looking ahead to 2015 when the PCT will celebrate its 150th 
anniversary. PCT General Assembly Moderator Chiohh Lyiam-Syian said he hoped to 
see a Taiwan Church Day as well and use such an occasion to reflect on unity 
and cultivate common identity among churches in Taiwan..

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