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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.

Rt Rev Anthony Ling, Bishop of the Diocese of Banks and Torres, made his first episcopal visit to Mota Island, a historical mission place, in April.

Chaplain to the Melanesian Brothers in Vanuatu, Rev Henry Butu, writes about this new project to uphold the fifth mark of mission.

The Right Reverend Rickson Maomaoru has been duly elected as the first Bishop of the soon to be inaugurated Diocese of South Malaita and Sikaiana.

The Community of the Sisters of Melanesia, reports from Solomon Islands. The Community of the Sisters of Melanesia (CSM) currently has 52 sisters, 23 novices and 14 aspirants. Following recent changes in leadership, Sr Everill is acting Head Sister until the new leadership elections in September. CSM is incredibly grateful for the support that led…

Earlier this year, the Anglican Church of Melanesia, commissioned the 10th Southern Cross mission boat. MMUK’s Archivist Emeritus, Canon Brian Macdonald-Milne, looks back at this essential part of the mission to Melanesia.

Earlier this year, Revd Sr Veronica attended the Anglican Communion’s Safe Church Meeting in Kuala Lumpur and then visited her community, previous parish and friends in the UK.