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The Melanesian Mission UK (MMUK) extends its deepest gratitude to all our supporters for your prayers and generous donations. Thanks to your incredible support, we have reached our target of £10,000 to support the relief work of the Anglican Church in Vanuatu (ACoMV). We will continue to collect donations until Easter to provide ongoing aid,…

Dear Supporters, As we welcome the New Year, I would like to share some updates from the Diocese of Banks and Torres (DoBT). A Year of Progress and Challenges Last year was a significant one for me as I settled into my role as the new Bishop. I travelled extensively across the diocese, visiting priests…

Exeter University Chapel has made the Melanesian Mission (MMUK) its charity of the year for 2024-2025. This partnership has already seen the Melanesian Mission deliver two insightful talks to the chapel community, highlighting the severe impacts of the climate crisis on Melanesia. These talks have not only raised awareness but also inspired action within the…

The Melanesian Mission UK is delighted to announce that Dave Friswell has graciously offered to stand as a Trustee, with a specific responsibility for Fundraising. The Trustees co-opted Dave in January, and he will be formally proposed as a Trustee at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Many of our supporters will remember Dave from his…

This Lent, the Melanesian Mission UK (MMUK) invites you to deepen your faith and understanding of Melanesian Christianity through our special Lent Reflections series. This year, the reflections are led by the Rt Revd Willie Pwaisiho, who brings his profound insights and experiences to each session. Each week’s reflection provides a unique perspective on faith,…

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Melanesian Mission UK (MMUK) for making it possible for me to visit the UK in November and December 2024. It was a profound learning experience, deepening my understanding of the historical connections between the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) and the Church of England, as…

Purpose: To support the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) in prayer and by sending funds to help provide essential aid to families affected by the recent earthquakes in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The Situation: On December 17, 2024, at 12.51pm local time, a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila. Less than 24 hours…

At the charity’s recent AGM, Revd Kate Pwaisiho was re-elected to serve a second term of three years as Trustee, a testament to her invaluable contributions and dedication. Additionally, new Trustees were elected to fill further vacancies, ensuring the continued strength and diversity of the board. The charity warmly welcomes and thanks Mrs Jen McIlveen,…

On the 21st of September, the Chapel of St Michael’s Within, Bath, hosted the Melanesian Mission’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event saw a gathering of over 40 supporters from across the UK attending in person and online. The Archbishop of Melanesia, the Most Revd Leonard Dawea and the Anglican Church of Melanesia’s General Secretary,…

Our Care for Creation Officer, Marie Schlenker, has started a new role with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust this month. We would like to thank her for all she has done for MMUK and wish her all the best in her new role. Here are Marie’s reflections on her time with MMUK: My journey with…

This month the ACoM Environment Observatory was extended to two Anglican schools in Honiara, Bishop Norman Palmer High School and St Nicholas College, bringing the overall number of observatories to twelve.

MMUK Trustee Colin Butler, who was elected in September 2023, has been reviewing the charity’s school partnerships and helping to resource the links with a number of initiatives. UK schools now receive a newsletter each term reporting on the links and offering suggestions for meaningful partnerships.