In a major step toward national healing, the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma has expressed its openness to collaborate with the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the reconciliation efforts across the country.
This is following the meeting between the Commissioners and the President of the Methodist Church, Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou, at the Commission’s office in Suva.
Reverend Turagavou says the church’s deep commitment to reconciliation is grounded in biblical values of repentance and restoration.
He says they believe reconciliation must begin within families and congregations before it can take shape on a national scale.
Reverend Turagavou also highlighted that their doors are open to the Commission, and they are committed to walking alongside this process of national healing.
He says the Church is currently conducting its internal reconciliation programme.
Committee Community Outreach consultant Elizabeth Krishna described the meeting as both significant and important, highlighting the unique role of the Methodist Church.
Krishna says it was encouraging to hear the strong support expressed by Reverend Dr Turagavou, as it was especially inspiring to learn that the Church’s reconciliation process began months ago, starting from the grassroots to high-level leadership.
She adds that the process addresses historical wounds stemming from the 1987, 2000, and 2006 coups and aims to strengthen unity within the Church before engaging more broadly.
