The Chaplain’s Office of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) hosted the Campus Ministries 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner on 28 June 2026. The event’s theme, “Servanty“, ingeniously combined the words “Seventy” and “Servant” to reflect the Office’s long history of service. The dinner gathered supporters, staff, and alumni to honour the Office’s enduring mission to foster a caring community where faculty and students can live and grow together in truth.

Speaking at the dinner, Professor Martin Wong, Provost of HKBU, extended his heartfelt gratitude to the staff and supporters of the Chaplain’s Office for their dedication. Professor Wong highlighted that the Office’s work focuses on shaping lives and helping teachers and students establish values rooted in the Christian spirit, perfectly echoing HKBU’s commitment to “whole-person education“. He also commended the Office’s care in recent challenging times. For instance, it provided holistic mental and spiritual support during the pandemic and organised a prayer meeting to offer immediate emotional support to staff after the Tai Po fire incident. Professor Wong acknowledged the Office as an essential bridge that nurtures souls within the university community.

The milestone celebration was well-attended by numerous members of the HKBU Foundation and friends of the University, including Professor Chan Wing Hong, Mr. and Mrs. K.C. Cheng, Rev. Dr. Chu Wood Ping, Professor Ronald Chung, Professor Kwan Kai Man, Professor Albert Lee, Mr. So Wing Kin and Mrs. Nora So, and local artist Ms. Helene Wong. During the dinner, a retrospective review highlighted the 70-year journey of the campus ministries, alongside the premiere of a specially produced theme song. Rev. Dr. Jack Yu, the Chaplain, also joined distinguished guests in a cake-cutting ceremony and offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the Lord’s continuous guidance and grace.

Participants enjoy a warm gathering, celebrating the 70 years of campus ministries