On December 24, 2023, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary held Christmas Communion Service in the seminary’s auditorium. After the sermon, Rev. Chen Bin and Rev. Huang Jinbin jointly hosted the communion service. The congregation ate the bread and drank the cup in remembrance of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, His crucifixion, and the eternal hope for His Second Coming. The seminary prepared Christmas gifts for the congregation to share this festive joy.

On December 24, East China Theological Seminary held a Christmas Thanksgiving Communion Service in the auditorium, officiated by Rev. Dong Zhengli. Participants exchanged greetings with reverence, and received the bread and the cup. In the evening, a Christmas party was held. All students, faculty members and staff celebrated Christmas Eve together, and exchanged Christmas gifts. 

Translator & editor: Bei Feng