The faith-based Amity Foundation is providing emergency aid in Gansu, Beijing, and Hebei after deadly floods, delivering essential supplies and seeking public donations.
From July 24 to 25, Wuqi County in Yan’an, Shaanxi Province, experienced its heaviest rainfall of the year, triggering flash floods and impacting numerous townships. Rev. Li Lulin, head of the Wuqi County Church, led two teams of co-workers into the hardest-hit villages to carry out flood relief efforts.
On August 1, a memorial service was held at the Hanbin District Funeral Home in Ankang, Shaanxi Province, for Elder Zhang Chongjun, a respected female church leader who passed away at the age of 85.
The local CC&TSPMs in Jilin, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Guangdong provinces recently organized training workshops for over 600 individuals aimed at deepening the faith and strengthening the ministry of pastoral workers.
The Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Religious Theory and the School of Philosophy at Renmin University of China are set to co-host an academic seminar titled "The Reformation and the Modern World" from October 17 to 19.
On July 31, Gangwashi Church in Beijing held a thanksgiving and praise service themed “Unity” to mark the 45th anniversary of its reopening, with 445 believers in attendance.
In response to the heightened risk of dengue fever and chikungunya transmission, churches across South China have initiated mosquito control efforts to support the prevention and management of mosquito-borne diseases.
From July 29 to August 1, a training workshop for teachers of theological courses at Christian seminaries in China was held in Weihai, Shandong Province. The event brought together nearly 80 faculty members specializing in biblical studies, systematic theology, and intellectual history from seminaries nationwide.
On July 27, Ningbo Centennial Church in Zhejiang Province held its 2025 baptism service, where 90 seekers, having completed foundational faith classes and a confirmation of faith, were baptized.