Upcoming Book Circle Discussion: December 13, 2025
- USCCA Digital Communications Coordinator
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On December 13, 2025, the US-China Catholic Association will discuss the section entitled "Water and Wine: Chinese Ethics and the Christian Faith" (pp. 173–197) in John C. H. Wu's Chinese Humanism and Christian Spirituality.
In preparation for the discussion, participants are invited to consider the following discussion prompt from Book Circle facilitator Dr. Kathy Stout:
We will read the final chapter of John Wu's book, "Water and Wine: Chinese Ethics and the Christian Faith." Guided by Wu's masterful presentation, we will meditate on the cross-fertilization between the Christian faith and the Confucian teaching about the five cardinal relationships. These relationships concern those between parent and child, older and younger siblings, husband and wife, prince and minister, and between friends. We will discuss each of these relationships in turn. What specific statements or ideas from Wu resonate with you the most? How might the Chinese benefit from Christian theology in their daily living of these relationships? How might Western Christians benefit from the Confucian perspective?
The discussion will be held virtually via Zoom at 6AM PT / 7AM MT / 8AM CT / 9AM ET / 10PM Chinese Standard Time. If you have not yet joined us for a Book Circle discussion, please sign up for Book Circle email updates today, and invite your friends to do the same!
For in-person opportunities to learn about theology, history, and the life of the Church in China, we invite you to read about our upcoming 30th International Conference. USCCA programs like the Book Circle and International Conferences are made possible by supporters like you; even if you cannot participate directly, we ask that you please consider how you might contribute to our mission by way of our Annual Appeal.
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