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The ”’Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau”’ ({{zh|澳門基督教聯會}}，{{langx|pt|União das Igrejas Cristãs Evangélicas de Macau}}) is a cross-denominational Protestant organization in [[Macau]]. It was founded in 1990 with local Christian churches and organizations as its membership base. Currently, there are over sixty member churches and organizations.<ref name=MacaoG>{{cite web |title=澳門特別行政區公報 (Macao Special Administrative Region Gazette) |publisher=Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government |access-date=2025-11-14 |url=https://www.bo.dsaj.gov.mo/cn/entities/priv/rec/818 }}</ref><ref name=CCOD>{{cite web |title=澳門基督教聯會 (Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau) |work=Chinese Church and Organization Directory |publisher=Chinese Christian Network Development Association |access-date=2025-11-14 |language=zh |url=https://church.oursweb.net/church.php?pkey=820954 }}</ref><ref name=Wenlin2017/>
The ”’Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau”’ ({{zh|澳門基督教聯會}}，{{langx|pt|União das Igrejas Cristãs Evangélicas de Macau}}) is a cross-denominational organization in [[Macau]]. It was founded in 1990 with local Christian churches and organizations as its membership base. Currently, there are over sixty member churches and organizations.<ref name=MacaoG>{{cite web |title=澳門特別行政區公報 (Macao Special Administrative Region Gazette) |publisher=Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government |access-date=2025-11-14 |url=https://www.bo.dsaj.gov.mo/cn/entities/priv/rec/818 }}</ref><ref name=CCOD>{{cite web |title=澳門基督教聯會 (Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau) |work=Chinese Church and Organization Directory |publisher=Chinese Christian Network Development Association |access-date=2025-11-14 |language=zh |url=https://church.oursweb.net/church.php?pkey=820954 }}</ref><ref name=Wenlin2017/>
==History==
==History==
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The Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau (Chinese: 澳門基督教聯會，Portuguese: União das Igrejas Cristãs Evangélicas de Macau) is a Protestant cross-denominational organization in Macau. It was founded in 1990 with local Christian churches and organizations as its membership base. Currently, there are over sixty member churches and organizations.[1][2][3]
History
Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau was founded in 1990 with local Christian churches and organizations as its membership base. They also specially invited church leaders from Hong Kong to witness this historic moment for God.[2][4]
On November 12, 1991, the Union was officially gazetted by the Macau Government.[1]
In 2004, the Union’s address was Unit B, 2nd Floor, Murray House, No. 23 Rua Nova da Guia, Macau.[1]
In 2017, the Union was located at G/F, Zhi’an Building, 2A Rua do Campo, Macau. there were more than 30 churches and more than 30 organizations under the Union’s umbrella.[5][1]
In 2019, Christian community celebrates 20th anniversary with a grand gala.[4]
Purpose
The purpose of the Union of Christian Evangelical Chruches in Macau is to promote unity among Christians and to connect Christian churches and organizations within and outside the region, in order to strengthen the promotion and organization of evangelistic ministry.[2][1]
Evangelistic Ministry
The Union promotes and organizes evangelistic ministries in Macau and other places, including missionary activities, publishing, medical care, education, charity, student Gospel fellowship, community and elderly services, etc.[2][1][4] And there is close relationship with Christian organizations in Hong Kong and Guangdong Province.[5][6][3][7]
Belief Framework
According to the constitution of the Union of Christian Evangelical Chruches in Macau, its belief framework is as follows:[1][8]
We believe in the one God, the Triune Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are eternally co-equal in glory, body, and power. The Father is the Creator, maintainer, and ruler of all things visible and invisible in the entire universe.
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Born of the Virgin Mary, moved by the Holy Spirit, to save humanity, the Son became human, died on the cross to atone for the sins of mankind, rose again on the third day, ascended to heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. He will return in glory to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables people to recognize their sins, repent, and be born again. He leads them to believe in God and the truth, dwelling in their hearts and empowering them to live a life that glorifies God and benefits others.
We believe that humanity was created in God’s image. From the first sin, we became sinners, unable to save ourselves. Salvation is achieved through the redemption of the precious blood of Jesus Christ on the cross.
We believe that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments were inspired by the Holy Spirit, encompassing all the essential means of salvation and serving as the highest standard for the moral life and conduct of believers.
We believe in the holy and catholic Church established by Jesus Christ, composed of those who believe in Jesus as Savior. Christ is the head of the Church, and believers are united in the Lord through worship, fellowship, preaching, communion, and witnessing.
Organization
The highest decision-making body of the Union is the General Assembly of Members, which convenes at least once a year. Under the General Assembly are the Executive Committee and the Supervisory Committee. The Executive Committee generally meets monthly.[1][2]
Any Christian church or organization in Macau that is a legally registered association with the Macau government and is willing to abide by the constitution of this Union and pay membership dues may apply to join this Union. By the year of 2017, Macau had about 80 churches with a little over 8,000 believers. The Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau was composed of more than 60 churches and evangelical organizations.[1][3]
The Union can be contacted via[9][8]
- Address: Unit C, G/F, Chi On Building, 2A Rua do Campo, Macau[1]
- Email: unionecc@yahoo.com.hk
