Pope Benedict XVI spoke recently about the true meaning of the holy season of Lent in an article published in Rome. Also below are some other good thoughts for us all to take seriously and reflect on during Lent……… Give … Continue reading
The following sermon, based on the prologue of St John’s Gospel, was preached by the Revd Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam and St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong on the Second Sunday before Lent. It is produced here with slight amendments … Continue reading
Thought for the Week by Canon Matthias Der, Dean-designate of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong Count your blessings, not your troubles. Whenever we encounter a challenge, we always have a choice. We can choose to be a person full of thankfulness or … Continue reading
Lent Pilgrimage – Saturday 3rd March 2012 [see the Calendar tab also] A Journey to the Heart of Lent Topic: In the footsteps of Christ – from the Desert to the Cross This day-long pilgrimage is for all members of … Continue reading
The Trustees of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong have announced results of the work of the Search Committee of the Board of Patronage. Chaired by Archbishop Paul Kwong, this Committee was convened last year to find a successor to Dean … Continue reading
The following sermon was preached by the Rev’d Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on 5 February 2012, the Third Sunday before Lent. Based on two appointed readings for the day (Isaiah 40: 21-31 & Mark’s Gospel 1:29-39) the sermon … Continue reading
The following sermon was preached by the Rev’d Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on Sunday 29 January 2012 – the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. It is reproduced here after some minor amendments to the … Continue reading
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most…We were born to make manifest the glory of God that … Continue reading
This very thought-provoking sermon was preached by my colleague The Rev’d John Chynchen during the Sung Eucharist at St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong on Sunday 1 January – the feast the Naming and Circumcision of Christ. (Fr Nigel Gibson) Happy New … Continue reading
Some reflections ahead of New Year’s Day 2012 (the Second Sunday of Christmas) by the Revd Nigel Gibson, priest in charge of Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam and chaplain of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong. Hello World! When you look back at … Continue reading
Christmas Services at Emmanuel Church – Pok Fu Lam Sat 24th December – Christmas Eve 11.00pm Midnight Mass Sun 25th December – Christmas Day 11.00am Family Eucharist with Carols Sun 1st January 2012 – The Second Sunday of Christmas (New … Continue reading
The following sermon was preached by The Very Rev’d Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on 28 November 2011 – Advent Sunday. Of the many themes … Continue reading
Eighteen months ago Catherine Graham preached at Emmanuel. Yesterday on the eve of the Feast of Christ the King, Saturday 19 November Catherine and five others were ordained into the Sacred Order of Priesthood at St. John’s Cathedral. Catherine was … Continue reading
On Sunday 13 November 2011, Remembrance Sunday, Emmanuel Church Pokfulam welcomed back The Revd. Canon David Pickering & his wife Ms. Christine Portman. The following is David’s Remembrance Day sermon: John 15. 13 & 14 No one has greater love … Continue reading
This sermon was preached by The Very Rev’d Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 2 October 2011, the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. It is … Continue reading
The following sermon was preached by the Revd John Chynchen at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2011. Fr John is a chaplain of St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Hong Kong. During my time in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in … Continue reading
This sermon was preached by The Very Rev’d Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 21 August 2011, the Ninth Sunday after Trinity. It is … Continue reading
This sermon was preached by The Very Revd. Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 17 July 2011, the Fourth Sunday after Trinity. It is … Continue reading
This sermon was preached by The Rev. John Chynchen of St John’s Cathedral at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 3 July 2011, The Feast of St Thomas the Apostle. It is reproduced here with some slight additions to the … Continue reading
This sermon was preached by The Very Revd. Andrew Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral (and bishop-elect of the Diocese of Western Kowloon) at Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Sunday 26 June 2011, the First Sunday after Trinity. It is … Continue reading
