Methodist Church of Fiji gathers 380 clergy in Suva ahead of annual conference
About 380 Methodist Church ministers, deacons and deaconesses gathered at Suva’s Centenary Church to map out pastoral postings and other church matters ahead of the annual conference that starts next week. Manasa Vatanitawake, a member of the church’s media team, said the Suva gathering drew ministers from Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific island nations. The meeting focused on ministerial postings, spiritual issues and the various roles within the church that involve clergy. Broader topics, including social justice, are expected to be discussed at next week’s conference at the Vodafone Arena.
Notes for editors:
– The cross‑regional participation underscores ongoing cooperation within the Methodist Church of Fiji’s broader Pacific network.
– While today’s meeting centered on pastoral postings, the conference agenda in the coming days is expected to cover social outreach, youth welfare, and other community concerns that the church has highlighted in past gatherings.
– The conference traditions suggest a continued emphasis on aligning church leadership with societal needs while maintaining spiritual guidance.
Summary: A large assembly of clergy in Suva prepared for the upcoming conference, focusing first on postings and spiritual matters, with social justice on the broader agenda for next week. This reflects the church’s ongoing effort to balance governance with community outreach across Fiji and the region. Positive takeaway: the church remains engaged with both internal leadership and external social responsibilities.
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