New archbishop spells out priorities

Newly-elected Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia Right Reverend George Takeli has spelled out his priorities for the church. Archbishop elect Takeli was elected on Friday to lead the church in the coming years. “There are three priority areas which I believe will drive the Anglican Church forward,” Archbishop Takeli said. They include: 1.      …

Chapuru consecrates new church

A NEW local church has been consecrated over the weekend at Chapuru community, Visale sub-station in North West Guadalcanal. According to John Toki, Solomon Star’s Guadalcanal correspondent, close to a thousand people have braved the heavy down pour on Saturday to witness the blessing of the new church. “These people came from communities in Guadalcanal,…

Bishop Quity outlines goals

THE newly consecrated Bishop Ellison Quity for the Diocese of Ysabel on Sunday has outlined his key priorities for the Diocese. One of his priorities for the diocese is to tackle the current financial problem experienced in the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM). “I will try my best that from now on, Ysabel diocese will…

ACOM to elect new Archbishop Feb 12

The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) will elect its new Archbishop next month. ACOM General Secretary Dr Abraham Hauriasi said the election will take place on 12 February. This was to replace Archbishop David Vunagi who retired late last year. Hauriasi said the provincial electoral board of the Church will conduct the election. The Archbishop…