Panellists will explore questions such as: How do we recognise these tragedies, and celebrate the survival, resistance, resilience, and heroes of these communities? How do we honour their martyrdom? What is done to prevent us from falling into amnesia or denial?

The event is part of a series of regional webinars organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs in collaboration with the WCC Spiritual Life. It is part of many virtual events organised this year to mark the 75th anniversary of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs.

Speakers will include:

Panellists:

• Rev. James Bhagwan, general secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches
• Danity Laukon, University of the South Pacific Marshall Islands
• Taaitulagi Tuioti, Methodist Church in Samoa
• Rev. Billy Wetewea, Protestant Church of Kanaky New Caledonia

Moderator:

Rev. Dr Seforosa Carroll, WCC staff

Co-facilitator:

Rev. Dr Mikie Roberts, WCC staff

Register here to join the webinar, Monday 18 October, 9 am CEST