A brief history of the development of Christian activities in St. Paul’s College (1851-2001)

Isaac Chun Hai FUNG

Summary

Christian activities existed in St. Paul’s College, Hong Kong, as early as its very foundation. Through the years, different forms of Christian activities flourished among its student body. This article covers the theological training in the Training College in 1900s, YMCA in 1929 and the development of the Christian Union since 1950. The history of the Christian Union is divided into six parts: 1950s, 1960s, 1970-76, 1976-85, 1985-93 and 1993-2001.

A shortened version of this article was published as a chapter in our college history book From Devotion to Diversity (Hong Kong: St. Paul’s College Alumni Association, 2001) as part of the celebration of the 150^th anniversary of our Alma Mater organised by the Alumni Association in 2001.

© Chun Hai Fung

Those who are not familiar with the history of St. Paul’s College, the oldest school founded in Hong Kong which still exists today, please visit the College’s official website for a brief introduction of its historical development. (External link. Please use the back button to come back here.)

College Badge of St. Paul’s College

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College Motto: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs, 9:10)

Motto of Christian Union:

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV)

Introduction

Theological Training College (1899-1909)

YMCA in 1929

The establishment of Christian Union in 1950s

Great Development (1960s)

Background

A Living Witness to the Paulines

Going out of the school

Valuable Traditions

Period of Consolidation (1970-76)

Tale of Two Fellowships (1976-85)

Junior and Senior