Christian Weekly

基督教週報

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About the Publication

Christian Weekly (基督教週報) is the Chinese-language newspaper published by the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union (香港華人基督教聯會).

Published since 1964, Christian Weekly is one of the two Chinese Christian newspapers in Hong Kong. It documents the activities of the Christian churches and organizations including schools and social welfare services institutes in Hong Kong. It also contains articles on Christian life and education, theology and faith, information on Christian activities in Taiwan and China, etc. Writers include laymen, prominent evangelists and pastors.

Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union

Founded in 1915, the Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union is a Christian organization consisting of 354 member churches belonging to different denominations. Its mission is to coordinate the Chinese Christian churches in spreading the Gospel and organizing various evangelistic works in publishing, social welfare, education, medical services, etc. The Union also manages cemeteries, clinics and hospitals, schools, and homes for the elderly.

Digitized Collection Coverage

The digitized version of the Christian Weekly includes no. 1 (1964) – no. 2572 (2013), representing nearly 50 years of continuous publication and documenting five decades of Hong Kong Christian life and witness.

Access Information

To request digital copies of these materials, please contact the Divinity Library Special Collections.

Research Significance

This collection provides valuable resources for studying:

  • The history and development of Christianity in Hong Kong from 1964 to 2013
  • Ecumenical cooperation among Chinese churches across denominational lines
  • Christian responses to Hong Kong's social, political, and cultural changes
  • The role of Christian institutions in education, healthcare, and social welfare
  • Christian perspectives on developments in mainland China and Taiwan
  • Chinese Christian journalism and religious publishing
  • Theological discussions and pastoral concerns in the Chinese church context

Content Areas

The newspaper covers a wide range of topics relevant to the Christian community:

  • Church news and activities from member congregations
  • Christian education and theological reflection
  • Social welfare and community service initiatives
  • Educational institutions operated by Christian organizations
  • Medical missions and healthcare services
  • Evangelism and missionary work
  • Christian responses to contemporary social issues
  • News from Christian communities in Taiwan and mainland China