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미분류
- A Research presentation on Korean Christian History and Culture Centre
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A Research presentation on Korean
Christian History and Culture Centre
The NCCK is preparing the construction of a
centre dedicated to Korean Christian history and
culture to preserve the Christian cultural assets
of Korea. Research has been carried out for the
past year, and a presentation was made to the
NCCK membership on Feb. 15, entitled “History is
the Future which was Conceived in the Past.”
The History and Culture Center Committee have
established a number of goals for the Center. 1. While it will primarily be a benefit to historians
and academics, who will take advantage of the
archive and online archive service, it will also
mean that information on Korean Christianity will
be readily accessible to even members of the
general public, church members, students,
genealogists, etc.
2. A Christian History Network will be set up to
preserve historical records and cultural assets
from across the country, and which will be
accessible from anywhere in the country.
3. A History Tour Program will be established to
engage and educate the public about Korea’s
vital and interesting Christian history and
culture. This program will provide an opportunity
for the church and the local community to have
closer ties, and will ensure the stories and
lessons of the past will not be lost.
4. Finally, the Committee envisions and expects a
revival of the ecumenical movement, as churches
have the opportunity to share their history and
culture with each other in this Korean
Christian History and Culture Centre.
We pray for a fruitful conclusion to this matter in the love of the God of history.
2013-03-04 03:03:09
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미분류
- Festive Occasion Recognizes Beginning of Assembly Year
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Festive Occasion Recognizes Beginning of Assembly Year
On January 30, 2013, a celebration held at Bexco recognized the arrival of the year
when the World Council of Churches 10th General Assembly comes to Busan in October
and November, and the ongoing preparation taking place was lifted up. A large number
of volunteers recruited from local churches of Busan participated in all aspects of
worship leadership, from stewards to welcome and direct, to a mass choir of about 300
singers and a brass-band, several worship teams, sound and visual effects crews, a
liturgical dance group from EWHA University, a sand artist, etc. Approximately 2000
people took part in the worship service which was led by representatives of the Busan
KHC, who introduced themselves and their work so far. The message was given by Rev.
Kim Sam-Hwan, chairperson of the Korea Host Committee.
The second part of the evening was mainly led by people from the standing Korean
Host Committee and featured WCC delegates. Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima, the
Moderator of the WCC Assembly Planning Committee, and Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit,
WCC General Secretary, gave a short message, where they expressed their
appreciation of the progress so far and words of encouragement for the next 10
months.
As a conclusion, three large balloons labeled Life, Peace and Justice, ascended to the
ceiling, trailing flags of the nations whose churches will participate in the General
Assembly, as all were invited to take the hands of their neighbors to depict unity for
our future work.
2013-03-04 03:40:23
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미분류
- Vision of God’s Realm in north-east Asia
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Vision of God’s Realm in North-east Asia
The Education Dept. made its trip to China, Jan. 28 – Feb. 2, taking 11 students and 3
staff members from member theological colleges. They visited Beijing and Xi’an, one of
the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
While there they participated in seminars on the history of Chinese society and saw
many historical and heritage sites of significance to Chinese cultural development. As
well, they heard about Chinese Christianity, and saw sites important to the progress of
Christianity in China, from early days until the present. Prominent in their memories is
the memorial to Matteo Ricci, Jesuit missionary. He came to China in the 1580’s and in
1601, Ricci was invited by the Emperor to become an adviser to the Imperial court; he
was the first Westerner to be invited into the Forbidden City. This honour was in
recognition of Ricci's scientific abilities, chiefly his predictions of solar eclipses, which
were significant events in the Chinese world. Ricci’s observatory is still open to
visitors. They discovered missionaries are largely regarded with respect by the Chinese
for their contributions to Chinese society.
They visited one of the churches and met the pastor in charge, hearing about the
working of the church in the face of many government restrictions on religion.
Although there are Christian churches not recognized by the government, this particular
church is officially recognized by the state.
In addition, the group visited a Theological Seminary in Beijing, and spent time with
students and professors there. Although the Korean theological students were not
impressed with the physical surroundings of the seminary, they were most impressed
with the program the students followed, the efforts they put into their study, their
spiritual practices, and the fellowship they enjoyed through the power of the Gospel.
In China, Christianity is growing rapidly. Although the group did not hear all the reasons
why this should be so, seeing the commitment and Spirit of the professors and students
gave the some understanding as to the growth of the church.
The Common Ecumenical Class have now traveled to 8 destinations. Seeing Japan, and
now China, they came home with a vision as to how North East Asian churches can
work together to support each other for the realization of God’s realm on earth. Such
visits help to dissipate prejudices and stereotypes that societies hold one against the
other.
2013-03-04 02:25:39
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한국교회발전(영문)
- A Research presentation on Korean Christian History and Culture Centre
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A Research presentation on Korean
Christian History and Culture Centre
The NCCK is preparing the construction of a
centre dedicated to Korean Christian history and
culture to preserve the Christian cultural assets
of Korea. Research has been carried out for the
past year, and a presentation was made to the
NCCK membership on Feb. 15, entitled “History is
the Future which was Conceived in the Past.”
The History and Culture Center Committee have
established a number of goals for the Center. 1. While it will primarily be a benefit to historians
and academics, who will take advantage of the
archive and online archive service, it will also
mean that information on Korean Christianity will
be readily accessible to even members of the
general public, church members, students,
genealogists, etc.
2. A Christian History Network will be set up to
preserve historical records and cultural assets
from across the country, and which will be
accessible from anywhere in the country.
3. A History Tour Program will be established to
engage and educate the public about Korea’s
vital and interesting Christian history and
culture. This program will provide an opportunity
for the church and the local community to have
closer ties, and will ensure the stories and
lessons of the past will not be lost.
4. Finally, the Committee envisions and expects a
revival of the ecumenical movement, as churches
have the opportunity to share their history and
culture with each other in this Korean
Christian History and Culture Centre.
We pray for a fruitful conclusion to this matter in the love of the God of history.
2013-03-04 03:03:09
- [February 2013]Greetings from GS
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[February 2013] Greetings from GS
Dear brothers and sisters of the global church,
On Feb. 10 we in Asia celebrated our Lunar New Year Festival. So once again this month, I wish New Year’s Blessings to each and every one.
As I have said before, 2013 is the 60th anniversary of the armistice which brought the active fighting of the Korean War to an end, but did not solve the issues of division of our Peninsula. For Koreans, 60 years is a very significant milestone, pointing to the opportunities of new life. So in this 60th year we seek to make a change in the situation of our national division, especially through a Peace Treaty and true negotiation between governments.
With the WCC 10th General Assembly in Busan this year, we see an enormous opportunity for change in our Korean Peninsula, brought about by the power of prayer and international support. The Peace Train will be a tremendous chance to share the reality of the situation with interested people, in a way that promises to change their lives, and enrich the experience of the General Assembly for all the participants.
Our hope is very strong that we have the opportunity to physically visit in Pyongyang on the way to Busan. We ask your prayers that the political climate will permit it. Also it is our ardent wish that the KCF will attend the General Assembly. We long to share a Korean Plenary on Unification of the Korean Peninsula with them.
This week a NCCK team visited the Russian Orthodox church in Moscow. We discussed with them ways to enrich the Assembly. Members of the Orthodox family of churches will be very visible in Busan. We of the Korean Protestant churches very much wanted to learn from the long history of the Orthodox and from their unique spirituality, and to nurture a friendly relationship in the Family of God.
So let us continuously pray the prayer of the Assembly, “God of Life, Lead us to Justice and Peace”. Let us prepare our hearts for the lessons God will share through this gathering of God’s people.
Kim Young Ju
General Secretary
2013-03-04 01:56:04
- [공지] 한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색을 위한 토론회
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한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색을 위한 토론회
한국기독교교회협의회(총무 김영주 목사) 정의·평화위원회(위원장 허원배 목사)는 아래와 같이 “한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색을 위한 토론회”를 개최합니다.
교회협 정의·평화위원회는 지난 2월 28일 18대 대통령 선거 이후 한국사회의 변화에 대한 분석을 위해 1차 토론회를 가진 바 있습니다. 1차 토론회에서는 한국사회 변화의 핵심을 ‘87년 체제’가 무너졌고 그 한계를 드러냈다는 것으로 정리하였고, 김동춘 교수(성공회대)는 ‘87년 체제’의 한계를 극복하기 위한 대안으로 자유법치에 근거한 사회국가를 이루어야 한다고 분석하였습니다. 국가가 사회적 약자를 돌보며 갈등을 조정해 나가는 나라를 만들어야 하고, 국가가 정의, 평화, 평등의 가치를 실현해야 한다는 것입니다.
1차 토론회의 분석을 바탕으로 ‘한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색’을 위한 2차 토론회에서는 한국교회가 어떻게 변화된 시대의 시대정신을 따라 선교적 과제를 세우고, 실현해 나갈 수 있을지에 대해 함께 논의하는 자리가 될 것입니다. 2차 토론회를 통해 한국교회의 역할과 책임에 대해 이야기 나눔으로써 한국교회가 공공성을 회복하고, 공교회성을 회복하는 기회가 될 것입니다.
• 아 래 •
1. 일시 : 2013년 3월 14일(목) 오후 2시
2. 장소 : 기독교회관 7층 709호 예배실(종로5가)
3. 순서 :
* 발제 - "한국사회 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색" /
김진호 목사(제3시대그리스도교연구소 연구실장)
* 논찬 - 김일재 목사(NCCK 정의평화위원회 위원, 아천동교회)
신익상 목사(NCCK 정의평화위원회 위원, 감신대 강사, 성공회대 연구교수)
* 문의 : 정의평화위원회 김창현 목사(02-765-1136, 010-3462-2393)
2013-03-12 10:01:27
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미분류
- Remembering a Martyr of Democracy
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REMEMBERING A MARTYR OF DEMOCRACY
Democracy came to South Korea in 1987, after many years of peoples’ struggle
against dictatorship. It is important to remember that struggle, and how the rights
have been achieved at great cost.
On Maundy Thursday, March 28, special memorial services were held for the important
journalist and activist for democracy, Jang JunHa, who had died in 1975, as he played a
leadership role in the actions against dictator Park Chung Hee. Two days before, on March
26, 2013, the results of a forensic investigation into the death of Jang, had declared him the
victim of homicide.
Jang had been a leading character in the resistance to the dictatorial Yushin Constitution,
which was brought into effect under President Park in 1972. He was winner of the
prestigious Magsaysay Award for Literature. He was imprisoned 9 times under Park’s
regime, released for the last time in Dec., 1974. In 1975 his body was found dead near a
mountain outside Seoul. The government ruled his death the result of a mountain-climbing
accident.
However, in August last year, Jang’s remains were relocated, and were seen for the first
time in 37 years. At that time, it was noted that there was a fracture on his skull that would
indicate a blow to the head. Family members asked President Lee Myung Bak to order an
investigation. They were supported by citizens groups and the opposition party. Finally, in
Dec., Jang’s remains were disinterred and submitted for examination.
A citizens’ coalition vowed to recognize this important occasion. A number of faith groups
were asked to lead memorial services in these days. NCCK held the first, at City Hall Plaza
at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, led by members of the Justice and Peace Committee. The
sermon by Chairperson Rev. Huh Won Bae was entitled “the bones cry out”. Memorial
address was given by Rev. Park Deok Shin, himself an activist in the democracy movement.
That afternoon a later service was held by Catholics, the next day by Won Buddhists and
Buddhists.
By these memorials the participants recommitted themselves to the ideals for which Jang
Jun Ha had died.
2013-03-28 09:19:04
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정의·평화
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- [보고]한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색 토론회
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한국사회 변화에 따른
한국교회의 선교적 과제 모색 토론회 보고
1. 일 시 : 2013년 3월 14일(목) 오후 2시
2. 장 소 : 기독교회관 709호 예배실
3. 주 제 : “한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제는 무엇인가?”
4. 사 회 : 이훈삼 목사(NCCK 정의평화국 국장)
5. 인사말 : 허원배 목사(NCCK 정의평화위원회 위원장)
7. 기 도 : 전병생 목사(NCCK 정의평화위원회 부위원장)
6. 발 제 : 경제 민주화와 복지를 위한 사회적 동맹과 교회 /
김진호 목사(제3시대그리스도교 연구소 연구실장
8. 논 찬 : 김일재 목사(NCCK 정의평화위원회 위원, 아천동교회
신익상 목사(NCCK정의평화위원회 위원, 감신대 강사, 성공회대 연구교수)
9. 내 용 :
지난 2월 28일(목) 한국사회의 변화 분석을 위한 1차 토론회 이후 대안을 모색하기 위한
2차 토론회가 3월 14일(목) 개최되었습니다. “한국사회의 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제는 무엇인가?”라는 주제로 진행된 이 날 토론회에서는 한국교회의 선교적 과제 뿐 아니라 한국교회가 대사회적으로 어떤 역할과 책임을 감당해야 하는지에 대한 진지한 논의가 이루어졌습니다.
발제를 맡은 김진호 목사는 한국사회 변화에 따른 한국교회의 선교적 과제를 “교회 신앙의 구석구석까지 침투해 있는 성장 지상주의적 신앙을 청산하고, 작은 교회가 경제민주화 복지 동맹의 일원으로서 자기 교회의 프로그램을 이야기하고 지지받을 수 있는 발언의 장을 만들어야 한다”고 강조하였습니다. 김 목사는 그야말로 미친 성장주의에 빠진 오늘날 한국교회를 질타하며, 시대가 요구하는 경제민주화와 복지를 위해 대형교회가 아닌 작은교회가 롤모델이 될 수 있다는 의견을 내놓았습니다.
김 목사는 대형교회를 향해 “자원 독점형 체제인 엘리트 중심적 성공 지상주의가 아닌, 경제민주화와 복지 담론이 내포하는 자원 배분형 사회를 위해 기여할 수 있는 것이 별로 없다”고 지적하면서 “대형교회는 신앙의 엘리트화를 강화시키는 교회 모델”에 불과하다고 주장했습니다. 그러면서 경제민주화와 복지사회를 이루기 위해서는 작은교회를 추구해야 한다고 말하며 “사회적 기업이 개념화되고 폭넓게 확산되기 전부터 많은 작은교회들은 사실상의 사회적 기업을 만들어 운영해왔다”고 말하면서 “이미 탈권위주의적이고 탈배타주의적인 신앙을 추구하는 작은교회는 사회적 기업과 친화적”이라고 주장하였습니다.
김 목사는 대안으로 작은교회의 역할을 강조하면서도 “많은 작은교회의 목회자들과 신자들은 교회 연합체의 무관심과 신학적 소외감 속에서 고독한 생존 투쟁에 지쳐있고, 자존성이 약하고 패배의식이 깊게 새겨져 있기도 하다”고 지적하며 “그런 점에서 작은교회를 담론화하고 복지와 경제민주화 의제를 신앙화하는 신학적 프로그램이 필요하며, 상실한 자존감을 회복시킬 수 있는 신자유주의와는 다른 경로의 힐링 프로그램이 필요하다” 고 강조하였습니다.
논찬자로 나선 김일재 목사는 “교회 권력이 세속 권력의 맛을 보게 되면서 교회는 타락의 길을 가게 되는데 교회에 사람들이 많이 몰려들면서 그 타락의 속도가 빨라졌다” 고 교회의 세속화에 대해 비판하면서 “성공 지상주의에 빠진 교회는 하나님도 없고, 믿음도 없고, 양심도 없다”고 비판하였습니다. 김 목사는 “이념형 작은교회 운동으로서 작은교회가 지역사회에서 복지센터로서의 역할을 하고 작은교회가 사회적 기업을 통한 경제민주화와 복지를 향한 연대를 구성하여 사회적 공공성을 회복하는 것은 좋은 대안이라고”고 말하면서 “여기에 동참하는 작은교회들이 공동으로 감시, 감독 체계를 올바르게 하여 계속적으로 사회에 공감과 투명성을 보여 주어야 한다”고 역설하였습니다.
또 다른 논찬자인 신익상 목사는 발제에 대해 몇 가지 질문들을 던지면서 “이념형 작은교회와 경제민주화를 잇는 연결고리로 사회적 기업을 말하고, 이념형 작은교회와 사회복지를 잇는 연결고리를 민간 위탁 기관사업이라고 할 때, 이 두 연결고리들은 정부의 지원을 토대로 구성되는 경우가 대부분인데 과연 정부를 견제하고 압박할 수 있는지”에 대한 질문을 던지면서 경제민주화와 복지에의 요구는 제한적일 수밖에 없다고 말하였습니다. 또한 신 목사는 “작은교회의 잠재성을 긍정적으로만 보는 것은 87년 체제를 반복하는 일로서, 목회자나 신학자 그룹은 엘리트주의에 함몰될 위험이 있다”고 주장하였습니다.
한편 두 번의 토론회를 마치며 후속 계획으로 작은교회 운동에 대한 연구가 필요하다는 제안에 따라 작은교회 운동에 대한 워크샵 또는 토론회를 준비하여 개최할 예정입니다.
2013-03-28 08:34:48
