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Mission and Ecumenical — May 3, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 has seen a flurry of activities across the region. From the Republic of the Marshall Isalnds to Nauru and Kiribati, the Pacific Conferenece of Churches has been involved in a series of activities. These included the training of trainers in Child protection methods and creating safe churches in the region. A concerted effort has been made to involve the Northern Pacific churches in regional activities in a greater way.
In May, Marshallese churches will host a meeting of church leaders as they become more involved with the ecumenical family. A quick survey has been done on Nauru to determine the needs of the local church before implementing programmes around youth, women and children.
PCC General secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan, said that a project to improve meeting facilities on Majuro would take shape soon as activities were ramped up in the Northern Pacific.
“We are able to help refurbish one of the oldest church schools on Majuro ahead of meeting the pacific Church leaders meeting”, said the Reverend James Bhagwan. “ The PCC is committed to keeping all its members involved through meaningful dialogue and activities.”
Last quarter Rev. Bhagwan visited the Marshall Islands and Kirbatito support ecological stewardship and youth programmes. He also spoke at the annual Gay Pride event in Sydney after an invitation from the organisers. He said,“The task is now to go back and find ways to respectfully share the messages and the lessons from our rainbow community to our Christian community in the Pacific: that is my role.” From Talanoa Toktok Issue No 15 March 2023
