It has been almost two years since the UK Government created a route for Hong Kongers to settle in the UK. In that time, we have seen over 140,000 BN(O) passport holders arrive, with significant numbers settling in Bristol. How do we respond as churches? How can we support young families? Do we need Cantonese language provision? How do we integrate? How do we raise Hong Kongers into leadership positions?

In response to these questions and more, we are holding a special workshop on Oct 4th, 19:00-21:30 at St. Paul’s Church in Chippenham. This workshop is open to all clergy and lay leaders and members who are interested in learning how to welcome and support Hong Kongers.

The evening will be hosted by Rev, Mark Nam—founder of The Teahouse network and we are honoured to be joined by the following special guests:

Julian Chan, Co-Founder of Hongkongers in Britain (HKIB) and head of public Affairs. HKIB is the leading Hongkongers expat/diaspora and community building group in the UK. Their primary objective is to provide assistance, advice and support for the HK community. HKIB work closely with the Government, and Julian will provide a national overview of what is going on and what we can expect.
Andy Hawkins, Community Church and organiser of the UKHK Festival. Community Church have led the way in developing church-based programmes and activities—socials, language classes, family groups—in North Bristol. Andy will be sharing advice on how best to engage with Hong Kong communities and collaborate in the context of church and society.
Ps. Chee Kit Wai, Bristol Chinese Church (BCCC). BCCC is Bristol’s largest Chinese church and often the first connection point for may Hong Kongers moving to the city of Bristol. Ps. Wai oversees the English and cantonese speaking congregations at BCCC and will provide some important insights for us.

There will be a time of Q+A and opportunities to discuss best-practice with one another.

Open to all.

Hong Kong Ready Church