UCCP West Visayas Jurisdictional Area

24/08/2026

During the opening liturgy of the 65th Church Workers Convocation at Silliman University Divinity School, with the theme “Doing Mission with Jesus,” our WVJA Bishop Juliet Solis-Aguilar, together with Bishop Joseph G. Agpaoa, UCCP General Secretary, and Dr. Epifania D. Anfone, BOT Member, served as one of the reactors to the keynote address of Dr. Lap Yan Kung on “The Mission of Jesus: Foundations from Scripture.”

Bishop Juliet shared a powerful reflection and response relevant to the context of the UCCP today emphasizing that Kairos means God is already at work in our history, highlighting that the Kingdom of God is visible whenever God’s justice, compassion, reconciliation, healing, and hope break into human life.

In the understanding and context of the UCCP, this is already embedded in the fabric of the UCCP’s life and mission, particularly among Church Workers through the Magna Carta for Church Workers, where Kairos is used to explain the service offered by Church Workers in the ministry.

To concretize this, the Kairos experienced was when it was offered as a service to others who were in need. This was when Bishop Juliet was a pastor at UCCP Kaunlaran Village, where, during that time, they had this symbolic offering of “One Can of Sardines” every Sunday, reminding them that worship is not complete if what is received from God is not also shared with others.

Those sardines were shared with families in need and even with the Manilakbayan—peasants, urban poor, and Indigenous people who came to Manila. This became particularly impactful during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Kairos experience involved turning this compassion into a response to the needs of the community, dwelling on the question, “How can the church be good news when people are hungry?”

As a challenge, Kairos today means discerning God’s call in a changing world—to dwell and reflect on these questions: Where is God’s Kairos now? Where is God calling us to pay attention? Where is God asking the church to stand?

Thus,
DISCERN. Where is God working?
IMAGINE. What kind of community does God want us to build?
ACCOMPANY. Whom is God asking us to walk with?
ACT. What is the next faithful step we can take?

Jesus is already walking among the Anawim—among the poor, the marginalized, and those who struggle. Our task is not to bring Christ to them as if Christ were absent. Christ is already there. Our task is to recognize Christ, listen to their stories, honor their dignity, and join the journey.

This is our Kairos. This is our calling. This is our ministry. May we walk with Jesus and journey with the Anawim—not apart from them, but alongside them. This is our Kairos, our time to stand together in faith and solidarity. # # #

21/08/2026

17/08/2026

August 9-13, 2026

We participated on the concluded Joint Inaugural Meeting as Rev Japhet was elected to
seat as one of the Commissioners for CCUU (Commission for Church Unity and Union) and Bishop Juliet seated in the CSRD (Commission on Stewardship and Resource Development).

Also, we are glad to meet members who attended the joint inaugural meeting from West Visayas Jurisdiction— Mr Norman Ramiro (BCI), CSRD and Rev Dr Lope Robin (BCI) Faith and Order Commission.

17/08/2026

August 16, 2026

The WVJA Office, with Bishop Juliet, Rev. Japhet, and Ms. Alysa, is now attending the ongoing National Secretariat Planning at UCCP Pasuquin.

Yesterday, as the whole church celebrated UCWO Sunday, we visited UCCP Dadaor as part of the Local Church Immersion activity.

Bishop Juliet was the preacher, and she challenged those who are willing to become church workers. She also highlighted the task of reconciliation, which is a shared task among all members.

We thank UCCP Dadaor for the gestures of appreciation extended to us, as well as the leadership of Rev. Elwin B. Malapit as the Administrative Pastor.

16/08/2026

15/08/2026

We appreciate and value all the labor done unto the Lord!

Let us unite in prayer for all our church workers who are working tirelessly to serve the Lord in different communities.

THE CHURCH WORKERS’ PRAYER
(UCWO CBL)

God of our life and history, we gently come before your presence and seek your reassuring guidance as we earnestly vow to heed your call. Notwithstanding our imperfections and the insufficiencies of our own wisdom, we are profoundly grateful for the noble opportunity of being among those set apart to perform distinct functions. Trusting in your constant inspiration and enlightenment, we solemnly implore your help as we endeavor to proclaim the Gospel of your Son, Jesus Christ, in our suffering world; embody your love for all people; hear and give voice to creation’s cry for justice and peace; confront and denounce the powers of evil within and among our community; be in solidarity with the oppressed and troubled people aspiring for freedom, and deliverance; work for healing, righteousness and wholeness of life; repent our utter insensitivity and complacency in the midst of sinfulness; thankfully receive your gracious act of forgiveness; embrace and work for the unity of Christ’s Church; and discern and joyfully celebrate your presence and reign.

Be our refuge and strength in times of trials and temptations. Move us to anchor our faith in you alone as we fulfill your mission entrusted to us. Increase our self-restraint in moments of great temptations and when evils of greed and pleasure seem to lure my senses. Provoke my spirit when fear and selfishness preclude us from doing your will and purpose.

Grant, O God, that we may unfailingly live up to our calling as your servant-
prophet… prudent enough to understand
and feel the needs and call of every situation; serene even at times when my own disposition is derided and ridiculed; humble
and magnanimous in moments of achievements and successes; always grateful yet dispassionate albeit criticisms or amid setbacks.

Help us keep up to our commitment as workers of the Church –the United Church of Christ in the Philippines – that we may firmly and faithfully uphold its faith, doctrines, principles, and fundamental laws; that we may dependably regard our co -workers with utmost respect and treat those in ecclesiastical leaderships with high esteem; that we may always work and contribute to the preservation and strengthening of unity among church workers; demonstrate an attitude of openness and modesty to members of local churches and people in our community.

To you, gracious God, we offer our deepest thanksgiving for the favor of being chosen. Here we are, Lord, send us! AMEN

Happy CHURCH WORKERS’ Sunday!