Rev. Jason Kioa is a Panel Member of the Being a Multicultural Circle. We asked Jason to share a bit about himself.Currently, I am finishing ministry at Dandenong Regional Uniting Church in Melbourne to move to another multicultural congregation, Mascot Wesley Uniting Church in Sydney beginning in February 2019. This is a huge move for […]
By Rev Dr Matagi Vilitama, Being a Multicultural Circle Advocate In a world characterised by globalisation and increasing inter-cultural interaction, it is critical that we engage other cultures and the differing perspectives they offer in our daily experiences both inside and outside worshipping congregations. We trust the work of the Holy Spirit in the weaving […]
Rev Angie Griffin is one of the Panel Members of the Being a Multicultural Circle. We asked Angie to tell us about herself. My full name is Rev Angelina Carmela ‘Angie’ Griffin I am currently in full time placement as Minister for the Grange Cluster congregations in the Henty Region of the Presbytery of Western Victoria. […]
Get to know our Advocate Rev. Dr Matagi VilitamaThe Advocate for the Being a Multicultural Church Circle is Rev Dr Matagi Vilitama. We asked Matagi to tell us about himself. The other day I was having the very first Bible study with the English Conversation Group who are using our church hall. The study was arranged […]
By Manu Ahosivi, Member of Park Uniting Church, Brisbane, QLD Synod The Tongan National Conference (TNC) held their executive meeting at Canterbury Uniting Church in Melbourne on the 17-19 August 2018. I have been part of the conference for almost 10 years and have always committed myself to attend the executive meetings to be part of the […]
By Apwee Ting, National Consultant President Deidre Palmer met with leaders from the National Conferences of the Uniting Church. It was the first time for the President to meet with all 11 National Conferences in one room – South Sudanese, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian, Korean, Tongan, Fijian, Samoan and Niuean. The day opened by Deidre with worship […]