Our minister: Rev Ikani Vaitohi
Ikani commenced his placement at Pilgrim in July 2022 after serving faithfully for five years at Belmont Uniting Church in the Geelong area.
Ikani has worked in varying roles within the Welfare and Homelessness sectors working for the Department of Human Services, Melbourne City Mission, Youth for Christ, Berry Street and Anglicare Victoria.
Ikani was ordained as a Minister of the Word in 2012 and is committed to the work of the wider Church at both Presbytery and Synod levels.
Ikani is married to Moana, and they have five children, Benjamin, Monalisa, Siale, Fane & Viliami.
Contact Ikani on 0432 680 028 or at ikaniv7@gmail.com
Our Church Council
In the Uniting Church, members of Church Council give priority to building up the congregation in faith, love and hope.
Our nine elected Church Council members are hardworking and enthusiastic! In addition to Rev Ikani Vaitohi, they are:
Ros Harris (Chair), Janice Dennison (Secretary), Susan Hodgart (Treasurer), Tam Walker (Culture of Safety Contact Person), Camilla Bett, Heather Craven, Graeme Hodgart, Caitlin Macleod, Anna Skeels.
Graeme Hodgart and Janice Dennison also hold the positions of Chair and Secretary of the Pilgrim congregation.