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USPG & Korea

The partnership between USPG and the Anglican Church of Korea is rooted in a shared commitment to theological education. Although the Anglican Church of Korea is self-sustaining, this relationship remains an important part of both organisations’ work in strengthening theological training for example through the Sungkonghoe University, founded by the Anglican Communion in 1914. This Province is represented on the Council of the Church of East Asia, as well as on USPG’s Asia Theological Accompaniment Programme.

USPG is proud of its long-standing connection with the Anglican Church of Korea, a partnership that dates back to the late 1800s with The Rt Revd John Corfe, the first Anglican Bishop in Korea, who was associated with SPG, the predecessor of USPG. This enduring relationship continues to thrive, reflecting a mutual commitment to a shared mission and vision for the Province in the future.

Asia Theological Accompaniment Programme

Theological Education Institutions (TEIs) across Asia are grappling with significant challenges, including economic recovery post-pandemic, the ownership of theological education, the need to contextualize curricula, and a renewed post-colonial consciousness. Additionally, they face external pressures such as political and economic instability, rising ethno-nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and ecological destruction.

In response, many deans, principals and other leaders from TEIs across Asia have joined with USPG for a space of interaction and exchange of expertise to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing. This initiative aims to strengthen inclusive leadership and improve institutional resilience and sustainability, fostering a transformed vision for leadership and the role of theological education in Asia.

Celebrating Partnership in Korea

USPG were recently reunited in-person with our partners the Anglican Church of Korea (ACK). On 26 September, USPG’s Senior Regional Manager for Asia and the Middle East, The Revd Davidson Solanki, attended the consecration of The Rt Revd Elijah Kim as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Seoul. Held at Seoul Anglican Cathedral, Cathedral Church of Saints Mary and Nicholas, the event was attended by leaders from Anglican churches across Southeast Asia including The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo, Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Myanmar and The Rt Revd Danald Jute, Bishop of Kuching Diocese in the Church of the Province Of South East Asia.

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The Anglican Communion Day of Prayer, co-ordinated by USPG, took place at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Consisting of 24 consecutive hours of prayer led by Christians all over the world, catch-up on the contribution from the Anglican Church of Korea