Beihai Church Gives Praise in Local Dialect for Spring Festival
On January 29, the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Beihai Church in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region held a thanksgiving and praise worship service in the local dialect.
Beijing Bible Copying Fellowship Distributes 1,000 Pairs of Spring Festival Couplets
As the Spring Festival approaches, the Scripture Copying Fellowship of Chongwenmen Church in Beijing has launched a "Greet the New Year and Send Couplets" activity this month.
Hangzhou Centennial Church Sends Warm Shoes to Yunnan Ethnic Village
Ahead of the Chinese New Year, Hangzhou Gulou Church sent 900 pairs of warm shoes via express delivery to villagers in Yunnan Province.
Christian Groups in China Observe Lantern Festival With Traditions and Fellowship
Christian communities across China also took part in the Lantern Festival celebrations through various activities.
Pastoral Strategies on Urban Stay-Behind Christians, Rural Returnees During Chinese New Year
During the Chinese New Year, stark contrasts emerge between urban and rural churches in China. Urban churches often feel empty due to believers returning to their hometowns, while rural churches become lively with the influx of these returning Christians. Against this backdrop, this article explores strategies for specialized pastoral care during the festival to promote believers' spiritual growth and church development.
Reasons for Declining Attendance in Urban Churches During Chinese New Year
A Christian who has stayed in a city for the first time during the Chinese New Year noticed that the number of people attending the urban churches during the festival is small, with some churches having only a quarter of their original number, and midweek fellowships also being suspended.
Practicing Faith Through Hospitality During Spring Festival
Hospitality is a sacred act; it is a vital way for Christians to demonstrate their faith and glorify God. Preparing a warm meal, listening attentively, and offering blessings during this festive season can deeply touch the hearts of relatives and friends.
Returning Home for Chinese New Year: Coal Gone, People Left, Church Remains
Next to our village was another formed by the families of coal mine workers. Alongside it was the busiest street in the area, filled with various street foods, clothes, and necessities for the new year. At the end of this street was the church where I had been attending Sunday services since childhood.
Incense Burning Boom in Chinese New Year: What It Reveals About China’s Spiritual Needs and Church’s Role
The growing trend of young people burning incense reflects their spiritual needs to some extent. Faced with the pressures and challenges of real life, some turn to traditional folk rituals to seek comfort and strength. Some churches and Christians have reflected on the deeper spiritual needs behind this phenomenon, emphasizing the importance of addressing young people’s real-life struggles. read more
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