KUC Centenary
KUC@100: Grounded in God, Growing in Faith, Giving in Community
2024 marks the 100th year of the Kowloon Union Church. Since the beginning of their first morning services in January 1924, the Kowloon Union Church, or KUC, has been celebrating and spreading God’s word of love, justice and hope to residents of Hong Kong, continuously rooting itself in a growing community both in the territory and overseas, and fulfilling its prophetic role as a church of God. [Read full Concept Paper]
The Centenary Celebration
In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kowloon Union Church (KUC@100), several activities are being designed to: (a) highlight the various facets of the KUC’s glorious history – from its many milestones to its various ministries to the many people who make up KUC; and (b) involve the broadest number of current and even past members, churchgoers and patrons. The KUC feels that it is but worthwhile and meaningful to enjoin everyone who wishes to contribute to this momentous event in our church’s life.
The major events highlighting KUC@100 will be the following:
Centenary Book A publication that compiles and presents the 100-year history of KUC and its many ministries. Some aspects being explored to be part of the book are the community it has been planted in (e.g., the people, churches and groups in Hong Kong who are part of KUC), its history side by side Hong Kong’s history and development, its congregation (their diversity), and the building itself (as part of AMO).
Thanksgiving service: A worship service to celebrate the KUC@100.
Thanksgiving celebration: A celebration concert of sorts featuring performances from KUC’s congregation, community and friends.
Thanksgiving banquet.
Also, as early as this year, many activities are being developed and prepared as part of the KUC@100. These activities are multi-form (e.g., a KUC@100 logo design contest for children to be conducted along with drawing workshops), involving existing committees and members of the KUC, and to be calendared throughout the year.
The Centenary Committee
Committee Chair: Rey Asis
Committee Members: Edwina, Ramon, Ronald Chui, Pastor Maggie, Pastor Phyllis
100th Anniversary Logo Competition
Centenary Activities
KUC History Book
100 Acts of Community Service
Flag day for Wai Ji Christian Service in January 2024
Flag day for Rainlily in March 2024
Service to Justice Center- Humanitarian Center in Tsuen Wan on 1 June 2024
Care giving day for domestic workers in Causeway Bay on 18 August 2024
Visit to mentally challenged friends in Wai Ji Christian Service on 25 August 2024
Seminar on KUC’s History – Oct/November 2024
Fund Raising Events
A target of HK$ 1 million to be raised for renovation and refurbishment of the sanctuary, as well as the Centenary Celebration programs [FUNDRAISING UPDATE]
Events:
Somatic Workshop
Movie Screening – All Shall Be Well on 24 May 2024
Charity Sale Day: 27/7 10 am – 5 pm; 28/5 1-5 pm
Talent show and auction on 27/7/2024 Saturday 6:30-8:30 pm
Community Health Day (Date to be announced) Poster
Strollology (walking tours) : October 5 & 19
Thanksgiving Worship Service – 22 September ; 10:30 am
Lunch Banque and Fellowship – 22 September ; 1:00 pm