A New Fijian congregation plant in South Australia

Fijian President Jono and Ex-SA Moderator Sue cutting the celebration cake 

 In a first for South Australia, an Anglo Uniting Church with close links to the Fijian diaspora in South Australia through the missionary work of Rev Allan Hatcher and his wife Margaret, have handed their assets to a fledging Fijian Congregation as a new church Plant.   It was a joy to be part of this celebration and a surprise to b invited to cut the celebration cake with the National President Jono.  The handing over service was deeply meaningful. We sang old hymns in the Fijian language and without music- just a lead singer.   It is a wondrous time to be part of the Uniting Church as the First Nations people are supported in their quest for a voice and justice and as they welcome in the wider world as the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit, receives those with dire needs from all over the world, creating a multicultural nation. A nation hosted by the hospitality of the First Peoples who are deserving of our respect and homage. 

"Ask of me and I will give the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession. " Psalm 2: 8 - a great promise for our aboriginal brothers and sisters.