Moderator Visits Canberra City Uniting Church for Combined Service

The Moderator, Rev. Mata Havea-Hiliau, joined Canberra City Uniting Church on Sunday 2 November for a joyful combined service that brought together members from across the congregation’s diverse worshipping communities.

The service, led collaboratively by members of the congregation, celebrated unity in Christ through prayer, song, and communion. The program included readings from Psalm 119:137–144 and John 6:1–14, as well as music and prayers offered in both English and Tongan, reflecting the congregation’s rich cultural life.

Rev Mata shared a message encouraging the congregation to continue embodying faith in action and compassion in community life.

The Moderator also presided over Holy Communion, joined by the congregation in the familiar words of thanksgiving and praise:

“Therefore, with the whole creation… with all creatures and your people gathered across time and space… we give you thanks and praise.”

Following worship, Rev. Mata shared in lunch and conversation, hearing stories about the congregation’s ministries and community partnerships in the Canberra region.

The combined service was a reminder of the beauty of shared worship diverse voices united in one faith, one table, and one hope in Christ.