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The Bridge Still Stands | Nanjing Discussion Highlights | John Leighton Stuart at 150

Olive Bridge commemorated the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth with “The Bridge Still Stands,” held in Nanjing, China, on September 5, 2026. This video features highlights from the roundtable discussion. Wang Xuefu, Zhang Zhipeng, and Xie Zhidong revisit Stuart’s life as a missionary, educator, and diplomat, reflecting on the character, faith, and commitment to others that shaped his work. Drawing on Stuart’s educational practice and life of service, the conversation explores character formation, Yenching University’s ideals of truth, freedom, and service, and how faith finds expression in care for individuals. His life also offers a starting point for considering how we find direction and meaning today.

October 20, 2026

The Bridge Still Stands | Nanjing Event Recap | John Leighton Stuart at 150

A visual recap of “The Bridge Still Stands,” Olive Bridge’s commemorative gathering in Nanjing, China, on September 5, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth. The event brought audiences together for a historical reading film and dialogue, revisiting Stuart’s life and reflecting on understanding and friendship across cultures. This video captures the atmosphere and shared moments of the gathering.

October 20, 2026

The Bridge Still Stands | Shanghai Event Recap | John Leighton Stuart at 150

A look back at “The Bridge Still Stands,” Olive Bridge’s commemorative gathering in Shanghai on August 19, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth. Through historical readings and dialogue, participants revisited Stuart’s life and reflected on education, friendship, and the possibilities and limits of understanding across cultures. This video captures moments from the Shanghai gathering.

October 20, 2026

The Bridge Endures | The Commemoration of John Leighton Stuart at 150

When history is read aloud, what can it say to us today? Selected reading excerpts from “The Bridge Still Stands,” Olive Bridge’s commemorative gathering in Hangzhou, China, on June 24, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth. Through historical texts, the readings revisit Stuart’s life and his connections with China, inviting reflection on education, friendship, and the possibilities and limits of cross-cultural understanding.

August 14, 2026

The Commemoration of John Leighton Stuart at 150 Event Recap

A one-minute look back at “The Bridge Still Stands,” Olive Bridge’s commemorative reading event held in Hangzhou, China, on June 24, 2026, marking the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth. Through readings of historical texts, the gathering revisited Stuart’s life and reflected on understanding, education, and friendship across cultures. This video captures moments and impressions from the event.

August 14, 2026