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More than 35 members of NZMWF – from the greater Wellington area and Auckland - gathered for a day of shared fellowship and connection at Wesley Wellington Church. by Supplied

Wellington Area MWF Gather

Marie Smith — May 22, 2024

On 27 April 2024, Methodist women from across the greater Wellington area came together at Wesley Wellington Church for a day of worship and fellowship. Special guests from Auckland included NZMWF National President Lesieli Pope, and members of the National Executive.

The Gathering provided an opportunity for members of the Fijian, Samoan, Tongan and Wellington MWF Districts - from Waikanae, Raumati, Tawa, Johnsonville, Wellington City, Waiwhetu, Avalon, Upper Hutt and Masterton – to meet each other.

Wellington put on a beautifully sunny autumn day to welcome our President Lesieli Pope, and members of the National Executive including Tokanga Filiai, Simulata Pope, Saloni Manase and Selina Lavaka.

Although there was no formal agenda, the day provided a great opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns about the Special Project, Smethurst, Kurahuna and Friendship Scholarship funds, and to plan for the South Pacific Area Seminar in Samoa in October 2024. After lunch we gathered in groups round tables and discussed a variety of topics with each of the executive members. A great sharing time which was appreciated by all.

This was the first time we have held a combined event like this and there is enthusiasm to have another one. 


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