This year’s annual convention was hosted by St. James’ Church, Taichung, and, as always, it was wonderful! These are the 2 official group photos below… Rev. Lily L. L. Chang, rector of St. James’ Church and her team of church … Continue reading Taiwan Episcopal Church Diocesan Convention, March 22-23, 2019:台灣聖公會 第59屆教區年議會!
Many congratulations from St. James’ Church, Taiwan – to Bishop Dixie on his retirement, and to Bishop Rex on his installation – YES! A group of 6 of us from St. James’ Church, Taichung, Taiwan had the honour of attending … Continue reading A New Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Central Philippines ~ and we were there!
Today was THE day! Christ Church, Chungli finally has a real home to call its own! Yes, after 7 years of using rented buildings for worship and outreach, Christ Church now has its own building. Today we all gathered for … Continue reading Consecration of the new Christ Church, Chungli (Zhongli), Taoyuan 聖公會基督堂祝聖新堂感恩禮拜!
Two weekends of non-stop music, drumming and dancing! Yes, two different presentations, a double Show Time. And it was all wonderful! Many of our churches put on an end-of-school-year performance for each of their community groups to do a presentation of what they’ve learned, just before they finish for the summer. These community groups are organized by the church, using church facilities, but with outside teachers or coaches, who may or may not be related to the church. The idea is to encourage people in the local community and church members to attend the classes together. The students usually pay … Continue reading Advent Church and St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei 成果發表會 Show Time!
Wonderful visitors, wonderful friends of the Taiwan Episcopal Church ~ these last 10 days we’ve really enjoyed a feast of music welcoming Bill Lawing and his wife, Cynthia from Davidson College, N. Carolina, USA, and Cynthia’s sister, Gloria from Rollins College, Florida – and some of the younger ones in their family too! The Lawings are passionate about their music and just love performing. And smiling for the cameras. And talking and meeting everyone. So natural – yet so experienced, so professional – yet so down to earth, so talented – yet so humble and modest. Everybody in Taiwan loves them, … Continue reading ‘Love and Peace’ Thanksgiving Concerts 愛與和平感恩音樂會: Welcoming the Lawings to Taiwan!
Today we gathered in Keelung for a Thanksgiving Service at St. Stephen’s Church to celebrate and give thanks to God for these past 10 years ~ 10 years of amazing grace, wonderful blessings and faithful witness! This was St. Stephen’s Church … Continue reading St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Keelung ~ Tenth Anniversary Celebrations 聖司堤反堂建堂10週年感恩禮拜 Congratulations!
Ah, Green Island. What a place it is. For some in Taiwan it evokes memories of their youth and a taste of freedom as they rode motorcycles around the island enjoying the scenery. For others, it evokes terrible stories of … Continue reading Off to Green Island 綠島 Lyudao, Taitung, Taiwan with the Taiwan Episcopal Church 台灣聖公會2018年蒙恩得福家庭生活營!
A new English service started today at St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei! Holy Eucharist will be held every Sunday from now onwards, from 9:00 -10:00 am, before the Chinese service at 10:30 am. Today was a new beginning. After a gap of many years, the English service has restarted. The dean, Philip L. F. Lin and newly-ordained deacon, Antony F. W. Liang will be leading each service, Philip taking the Holy Communion, and Antony doing the sermon. Bishop Lai was also there today and Mrs. Lily Lai, also our beloved Canon Chancellor, Professor Herbert Ma and his wife, Mrs. Aline Ma … Continue reading Started Today! English Service @ St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei
What a great and joyful day for all in the Taiwan Episcopal Church ~ for Bishop David J. H. Lai ordaining a new deacon ~ and for Antony Fan-Wei Liang and his family, in particular! Many congratulations to everyone, and thanks be to God! This all happened last night, May 1, 2018, at a special ordination service at St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei ~ YES! Antony and his parents are long-time members of St. James’ Church, Taichung ~ in fact, I’ve known him since he was a teenager. Antony’s much-loved father is Jerry Liang, lay leader for many years of St. … Continue reading Congratulations to Antony F. W. Liang 梁凡偉 on his Ordination as Deacon! 梁凡偉傳道按立會吏聖職聖禮
Catherine Lee 