Post by angli_fan on Oct 16, 2006 10:31:30 GMT -5
(from a press release of the ABC's website)
The visit is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the Christian communities in China and the varied context in which it is developing. The wide-ranging programme will include opportunities to engage with religious leaders, academics, local and national government officials, NGOs and business leaders. The Archbishop's key concerns are to engage with the church in China and its changing context, the challenges posed by development and accelerated economic activity, the environmental agenda in the region and the debate about constructing a "harmonious society" in China and the contribution of religion within this process.
During his visit, Dr Williams will meet with church leaders in a variety of contexts and visit a range of church-related institutions and initiatives. He will deliver three main sermons - at Mu En church in Shanghai, Glory Church in Wuhan and Chaoyang Church in Beijing. He will also be delivering lectures and taking part in dialogues at various academic institutions, including Wuhan University and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Contact with the business community will include a visit to an electronics factory and a meeting with business leaders in Shanghai.
www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/releases/061006.htm
The Anglican Communion News Service has published a transcript of the Archbishop's remarks at a reception in Nanjing on 10/OCT:
“China is emerging as a senior partner in the fellowship of nations; a country whose economy is changing so fast and whose profile in the world has become so recognisable and distinctive that we can’t imagine a global future without the Chinese presence. It’s a presence which can do great good; it’s a presence which has the capacity to push forward agendas, for instance about development and particularly about sustainable development.”
aco.org/acns/articles/42/00/acns4201.cfm
The visit is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the Christian communities in China and the varied context in which it is developing. The wide-ranging programme will include opportunities to engage with religious leaders, academics, local and national government officials, NGOs and business leaders. The Archbishop's key concerns are to engage with the church in China and its changing context, the challenges posed by development and accelerated economic activity, the environmental agenda in the region and the debate about constructing a "harmonious society" in China and the contribution of religion within this process.
During his visit, Dr Williams will meet with church leaders in a variety of contexts and visit a range of church-related institutions and initiatives. He will deliver three main sermons - at Mu En church in Shanghai, Glory Church in Wuhan and Chaoyang Church in Beijing. He will also be delivering lectures and taking part in dialogues at various academic institutions, including Wuhan University and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Contact with the business community will include a visit to an electronics factory and a meeting with business leaders in Shanghai.
www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/releases/061006.htm
The Anglican Communion News Service has published a transcript of the Archbishop's remarks at a reception in Nanjing on 10/OCT:
“China is emerging as a senior partner in the fellowship of nations; a country whose economy is changing so fast and whose profile in the world has become so recognisable and distinctive that we can’t imagine a global future without the Chinese presence. It’s a presence which can do great good; it’s a presence which has the capacity to push forward agendas, for instance about development and particularly about sustainable development.”
aco.org/acns/articles/42/00/acns4201.cfm