The Synod Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Mauritius was held on Saturday 6 April at St Jean Church.
Illustrative photo
Photo credit: Mikael Kristenson
The following are the main decisions arising from this meeting:
- Mr Eddy Rocves was reappointed as Moderator for the 3rd consecutive year.
Posting of pastors
- astor Nicole Armand will be responsible for the parishes of St-Jean (Port-Louis) and St-Pierre (Pointe-aux-Piments). She will be assisted by assistant pastors Claude Martial and Chantal Sissace respectively.
- Pastor France Cangy is responsible for the parish of St-Joseph (Grand Gaube).
- Pastor Maurice Davantin remains in charge of the parish of St-André (Rose-Hill). He will be assisted by Assistant Pastors Ginette and Jocelyn Dennemont.
- An interim committee will lead the English-speaking parish of St Columba (following the withdrawal of Pastor Rodney Curpanen). The committee is made up of pastors Inkyu Choi, David White and Mr Bernard Yen.
- Pastor Jean Ernest Koera is responsible for the Malagasy Chaplaincy.
The following motions were also adopted:
- The PCM strategic plan (2024-2028) will be made official soon.
- The creation of a Presbyterian property development and management company.
- The sale of Church land in Grand Gaube.
- The sale of land (and a house) belonging to the Church, located on Hitchcock St in Quatre Bornes.