The Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) facilitated a workshop on gender equality viewed from a theological perspective. The workshop, which was held from 28 May to 4 June, was part of the KUC Gender Equality Theology (GET) Project which promotes societal inclusion and peace within families.
More than 20 participants attended the workshop which included pastors, deacons, and church representatives from different villages. The workshop proved to be a safe space for the participants who openly shared, dialogued, and listened intently to each other as ideas on gender in relation to Kiribati culture, God, and the Bible were presented.
Most of the topics discussed offered a new perspective and understanding of the patriarchal Kiribati context where women are always considered second class. The workshop also opened a new pathway to understanding the contextual issues in families and how to address them as Christians.
