Updates

ETHOS LECTURE 2025: Neocolonialism in a Multipolar World. This lecture is an attempt to provide a Christian
commentary of current world affairs through a geopolitical, social, as well as missional perspective.
Details:
Speaker: Rev Dr Andrew Peh
Date: 31 Oct Fri 7.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Bible House, 7 Armenian St, Singapore 179932
To register, click the link here.
Link to event: https://ethosinstitute.sg/ethoslect25/

NCCS Statement on the Incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque on Sept 24. The National Council of Churches of Singapore condemns this offensive act and stands in solidarity with the Muslim community. Such acts threaten the nation’s multi-religious harmony and NCCS calls for unity to uphold peace and respect. See LINK.

The International Lutheran Seafarers’ Mission invites volunteers to join their outreach program, dedicated to supporting seafarers visiting Singapore, one of the world’s busiest ports. Your participation can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these maritime workers.  See LINK

The National Environment Agency’s ‘Say Yes to Waste Less’ resources (cgs.gov.sg/sayyes/resources/) offer excellent, practical guides for reducing waste and living more sustainably. By utilizing these tools, we as Christians can better love our neighbors, protect our shared home, and witness to our community through tangible acts of stewardship, making a meaningful difference for our planet and for future generations.

FOSTER Hope – Be a foster Parent. Ministry of Social and Family invites the Christian community to participate in its foster parent scheme. If your church would like to have more information about this project, please visit this LINK. 1

Chinese Translation of the NCCS 50th Anniversary book “Serving the Church Engaging Society” has been published. Print copies of both English and Chinese version are available at the NCCS office. For the online copy, use these links: English/Chinese4

50th Anniversary Video Clips. As part of the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner celebration on 24 July 2024, we screened three short video clips that recalled the ministry and challenges of NCCS through the years. Catch a glimpse of NCCS story through this LINK1

The NCCS publication on “Homosexuality, the Bible and the Church” may be purchased at $12 in bookshops.
NCCS is making the online version available free of charge here: LINK11

Past Events

NDTS 2025.  This year’s National Day Thanksgiving Service (NDTS) was held on 14 Aug at Cathedral New Sanctuary, St Andrew’s Cathedral. It was a time of worship, prayer and thanksgiving as we celebrate SG60 .  Bishop Philip Lim, NCCS President, delivered the message titled “Coming to Jesus” based on Mark 2:1–12. After the service, the attendees enjoyed light refreshments and fellowship with fellow Christians.  

Visit to the Church in China by a delegation from the National Council of Churches of Singapore led by Bishop Lu Guan Hoe from 23–29 Apr 25. The invitation is from National Committee of Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China and the China Christian Council. 
Brief report and photos: LINK5

Chinese Churches’ Seminar
“Local Roots, Vision Worldwide”
GOH/Speaker: DPM Gan Kim Yong
Venue: St Andrew’s Cathedral
Date: Sat 5 Apr 9am to 4.30pm
765 pastors, church leaders, and co-workers came together to discuss the challenges affecting Chinese speaking churches.  PHOTOS / VIDEO OF SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS (IN CHINESE)

National Council of Churches of Singapore
50th Anniversary Charity Drive (closed on 30 Nov)
Over $80,000 was collected in support of 2 charities:
Ethos Institute & New Life Stories
We thank everyone for their support.

National Council of Churches of Singapore
50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner
Venue: The Barracks Hotel Sentosa
Date: Wed 24 July 2024 6pm to 10pm
Member churches and organisations, partners-in-ministry and invited guests gathered for the thanksgiving dinner celebrations.
Photo Album of Event: LINK

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