ABOUT US
Ecumenical Hub (Hub Church) was founded on 4th September 2021, by pastor Timothy Chan, together with a few Christians, including locals and those who migrated to Hong Kong from various places. We welcome friends of all races, religions, gender and sexual identities, and socioeconomic statuses, etc. We vow to become a visible presence of God’s love and care for our society, to be available to those who are in need around us. We are committed to cultivate a faith community which is theologically open and spiritually enriching, allowing each person to grow and flourish in each unique way.
OUR PASTOR
Pastor Timothy Ka, CHAN is the founding pastor of Ecumenical Hub. He was ordained in Dec 2022. He received his theological training in the Divinity School of Chung Chi College in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. After graduating in 2015, he started serving the refugee community and other minority groups in Kowloon Union Church until 2021. He is now studying for a master’s degree of leadership in faith formation in the United Theological Seminary, Minnesota. He enjoys connecting people with different backgrounds to worship and serve together. He loves playing music and is a nature lover.
OUR LAY PREACHER
Bryan Mok is a local theologian who holds a PhD in Religious Studies. Besides his profession as a researcher and a part-time lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he joined the Hub Church as a lay preacher in June 2023. He endeavours to integrate theological research, Christian culture, and faith development through teaching and community life. His intellectual interest includes environmental ethics, church and society, the Christian tradition, and philosophical theology.
What we believe
WHAT IS ECUMENISM?
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Ecumenism is the movement to promote Christian unity, “bringing churches together in prayer, witness and service”, "so that the world may believe." (John 17:21) (sees World Council of Churches) The word ecumenism comes from the Greek word “oikoumenÄ“” meaning “the whole inhabited world” and “house”. We believe God intends to reconcile all things to Godself through Christ Jesus (John 17:21, Colossians 1:17). We believe that God’s work is not only limited in Christianity but could also be found in this “whole inhabited world” where God’s presence has been dwelling since the beginning. Therefore, churches should engage in God’s ongoing mission of ending violence, discrimination, conflict, and injustice, and to promote love, inclusion, justice and peace. Churches, then, should be a place where all people are welcome, regardless of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic statuses. Being ecumenical reminds us to respect and listen to those who are different from us, and to be a public witness for God’s love and goodness (Matthew 5:13-17).
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WHY "HUB"?
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A hub is a centre where activities take place. It is a place of network, allowing people with different backgrounds to connect. It is a place where ideas could be actualized, stories could be heard, and dreams could be shared. A hub is a place celebrating diversity and difference. We want to build a faith community that each person could find their own unique calling and mission in Christ. The fluidity of a hub reminds us that we are not building an institution, but a dynamic and flowing movement which brings impact and transformation to the society we are living in. A hub welcomes all to come, but yet, not reluctant to see people growing and leaving for their ongoing adventure. A hub is a place where each person could find a role and place to belong.