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Mothers’ Union Leaders Gather for Provincial Leadership Training in Melanesia
More than 50 Mothers’ Union leaders from across the ten dioceses of the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) recently gathered at Saint Nicholas Anglican College for a Provincial Leadership Training programme designed to equip and strengthen women serving in leadership roles throughout the Church. Held in advance of the 2026 Provincial Mothers’ Union Conference, the…
Diocese of Banks and Torres Synod Focuses on Faith, Unity and Mission
The Diocese of Banks and Torres recently gathered for its 12th Diocesan Synod at St Peter’s Church, West Vanualava, bringing together clergy, lay delegates and church representatives from across the Diocese for a time of worship, reflection, fellowship and decision-making. The Synod was opened by the Right Reverend Anthony Ling, the fourth Bishop of the…
New Provincial Mothers’ Union Leadership Commissioned in Melanesia
The Provincial Mothers’ Union (PMU) of the Anglican Church of Melanesia has concluded a week of leadership training, worship, fellowship and strategic planning with the election and commissioning of a new Provincial Executive team. The gathering, which ended on 15 July 2026, brought together Mothers’ Union leaders from across all ten dioceses of the Anglican…
Diocese of Central Melanesia Opens 22nd Diocesan Synod
The Diocese of Central Melanesia (DoCM) has officially opened its 22nd Diocesan Synod, bringing together clergy and lay representatives from across the Diocese for a time of worship, fellowship, reflection and discernment. Held from 19 to 24 July 2026 and hosted by Christ the King Parish, Gilbert Camp, the Synod is guided by the theme:…
Associates Gather at St Scholastica’s House: A Time of Prayer, Fellowship and Reflection
A report from Revd Sr Veronica, Community of the Sisters of the Church (CSC), Solomon Islands Province In early June, I had the privilege of visiting the Sisters at St Scholastica’s House in the Diocese of Ysabel as part of my Provincial Visit. During my stay, from 2 to 5 June 2026, I was delighted…
Diocese of Central Solomons Holds 11th Diocesan Synod
The Diocese of Central Solomons (DoCS) gathered for its 11th Diocesan Synod from 30 May to 5 June 2026, bringing together representatives from across the diocese for a week of worship, fellowship, reflection, and decision-making. As the highest governing body of the diocese, the Synod brought together 67 clergy and lay representatives from the diocese’s…
Remembering Bishop Ellison Quity
MMUK joins with the Anglican Church of Melanesia in mourning the passing of the Right Reverend Ellison Quity, a faithful servant of God whose life and ministry touched many across the Pacific. In a message of condolence, the Most Reverend Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the wider Anglican family across…
Bishops & Spouses Gather for TNK Retreat
Bishops from the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM), together with their spouses, gathered for a three-day spiritual retreat at Tetete Ni Kolivuti (TNK), the headquarters of the Community of the Sisters of the Church, from Saturday 13th to Monday 15th June. Set in the peaceful surroundings of TNK, the retreat provided a valuable time of…
Bishop Benedict Loe’s Call to the Church on Guadalcanal
The Diocese of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands has recently gathered for its 6th Diocesan Synod, a significant moment of prayer, reflection, and vision for the future of the Church. The Synod opened on 27 May at St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Legalau Village, with a powerful Charge from the Bishop of Guadalcanal, the Right Reverend Benedict Loe.…
Ten Sisters Admitted at Pentecost at Verana’aso
“Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”John 20:21–22 This year, Pentecost brought a powerful and joyful sign of continuing mission in Melanesia. At Verana’aso, the headquarters of the Community of the Sisters of Melanesia (CSM)…
A Joyful Day of Acceptance for Four Sisters
There was great joy and thanksgiving at a recent service celebrating the Acceptance of Sisters Caroline Grace, Lorah, Mercy and Serah into the Community of the Sisters of the Church. Families and relatives gathered to witness this special moment, surrounding the sisters with love and support as they took this important step in their vocation.…
Living Stones in Devon: Bishop Moira’s Visit to Tipton St John and Ottery St Mary
MMUK was delighted to join Bishop Moira on the second leg of her 2026 “Living Stones” tour, as she continued her journey across East Devon, meeting some of the faithful people who truly are the living stones of our churches. The tour takes its inspiration from 1 Peter 2:5: “You also, like living stones, are…