On May 7, the Sacred Music Ministry Team of Beijing CC&TSPM convened its first working meeting, which centered on promoting the sinicization of sacred music, nurturing talent, and integrating resources within the ministry.
Approximately 40 participants attended the meeting, including leaders from the municipal CC&TSPM, members of the Sacred Music Ministry Team, and liaisons from various churches involved in sacred music, reported Beijing CC&TSPM.
Li Yehan, deputy director of the Office of Church Affairs and General Affairs at Beijing CC&TSPM, opened the session by outlining key tasks slated for the sacred music ministry in 2025. These include establishing a professional sacred music team, developing an original sacred music library, organizing concerts themed around the sinicization of Christianity, creating a sacred music module within the church app, and advancing training for key volunteers involved in sinicization efforts.
Vice President Chen Yuzhen of Beijing CC&TSPM also spoke at the meeting, reflecting on the history of the sacred music ministry within Beijing's churches. She encouraged participants to serve with dedication and to strive for continuous improvement in their ministry work.
It is learned that since 2021, the cyberspace for Christianity in China have faced significant restrictions, leading to the removal and limitation of various Christian music resources. Notably, media platform NetEase revised its policies, resulting in the deletion of numerous shared playlists featuring church music or Christian hymns, including works by the renowned Australian music group Hillsong. Furthermore, popular music apps such as "Zanmeishiwang" and "Song of Songs)" have been banned and ceased operations.
- Translated by CJ Wang
