Appointment of New Dean of St. John’s Cathedral

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

I’m ready to pray; anybody want anything?

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

A Feast Day With More Names Than One!

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

Thought for the Week

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

2012: We are poised at one of the great pivotal moments in the human story

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

New Year – Celebrate What Is Good, Inspirational and Life-Giving!

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 & New Year Services 2011/12

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

Advent – A time to Watch, Wait and Hope

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

Catherine Graham’s Ordination

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

Rememberance Sunday

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

Harvest Thanksgiving

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

Patpong,Sukhumvit:
24/7 glitzy worlds catering for human appetites

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

Archbishop’s Appeal for the people of Japan

Archbishop Paul is appealing to the faithful to pray for Japan, the victims and the survivors in Japan, and to make generous donations in aid of them.  All donations will be given to the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (The Anglican … Continue reading

Installation of Fr. Nigel Gibson

Fr. Nigel Gibson was welcomed to Emmanuel Church – Pokfulam on Pentecost Sunday (Sunday 23 May 2010) and was installed and licensed as a Chaplain of St John’s Cathedral and Priest-in-Charge of Emmanuel Church by The Most Revd. Dr. Paul … Continue reading