THE heads of National Councils of Churches met in Suva this week to discuss a joint plan of action in the region. Discussions focused on Climate Change; Self-determination in West Papua, Kanaky (New Caledonia) and Maohi (French Polynesia; Modern-day Slavery and labour mobility; Ecumenism (inter-denominational and inter-faith relations); theological education Lire la suite…
The Pacific Conference of Churches wishes the Muslim community “Eid Mubarak,” on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast marking the end of Ramadan. In year where radicalism and violence targeting religious communities has been experienced in Christchurch and Sri Lanka, the Christian practice Lire la suite…
Message to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Suva Synod From the Pacific Conference of Churches Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Warm greetings from the Pacific Conference of Churches, a fellowship and network of 30 churches and 15 national councils of churches across 15 Pacific Island countries. As you meet Lire la suite…
THE Pacific Conference of Churches stands ready to help the people of New Caledonia as they prepare for the results of the recent referendum vote. General Secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan, said the people of the Pacific were united in prayer for a peaceful outcome. Here is his message in English Lire la suite…
PACIFIC churches will begin to play a greater role in the care of victims of modern-day slavery. Pacific Conference of Churches’ General Secretary, James Bhagwan, said dignity and justice around conditions of employment for islanders working in Australia must be upheld. He called on Pacific and Australian churches and regional Lire la suite…
THE Pacific Conference of Churches has written to its members in the Solomon Islands after unrest erupted in Honiara earlier this week. General Secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan, reaffirmed the role of local churches as channels of peace. Police and protesters have clashed intermittently since Wednesday when Manasseh Sogavare was elected Lire la suite…
Pacific church leaders must stand ready to make sacrifices for the people, particularly the downtrodden. In his Easter message (see Media Section) , Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan, reminded leaders of their responsibilities to society. He said climate change, poverty and violence against women remained serious Lire la suite…
The Pacific Conference of Churches has expressed its appreciation for Norway’s leadership in addressing care for the ocean and it’s hosting of the Our Oceans Conference. PCC General Secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan shared this word of thanks to the Crown Prince of Norway, Prince Haakon, who along with Norwegian Minister Lire la suite…
Liturgy Prepared by the Fiji Methodist Women’s Fellowship Foreword Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Bula vinaka and warm greetings in the name of God the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Holy Spirit. May the love, peace and grace of our Heavenly Father bind us together and Lire la suite…
BISHOPS from Oceania visiting Townsville have taken time to visit the spiritual leader of the local Muslim community. The Federation of Catholic Bishops of Oceania was in the Northern Queensland city for an executive meeting when delegates decided to break with tradition. Federation President, Dr Peter Loy Chong – Archbishop Lire la suite…
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