Spiritual Life

The Pasifika Communities University foregrounds faith, worship, and community care and support in its existence and ways of doing. Its structure and practices are grounded on Pasifika faith, indigenous spiritualities, and cultural traditions. These domains are the cornerstone of the university’s academic pursuit. A pursuit that is rooted in faith underpinned by the Pasifika whole of life philosophy with the vision for justice and well-being for all for the Pasifika household of God and beyond.

Though built and centred on Christian faith, yet the university acknowledges and embraces diverse faith traditions that are represented by adherents of those traditions in the community. Daily routine of the university begins at the chapel, where community members meet as a family to being the day with morning devotion. It’s a time of prayers, personal reflection and fellowship to enhance community solidarity, and self-determination. Faculties, staffs, students, and spouses are assigned to lead morning devotions including our Muslim and Hindus brothers and sisters. Worship leaders are allowed to conduct devotions using their respective form and method of worship, the use of indigenous language in prayers and leading holy communion are also emphasized. Spiritual reflections are based on allocated scriptural texts with wisdom and insights drawn from classroom learning, Pasifika indigenous cultures, concepts and philosophies, traditions, and beliefs.

PCU’s emphasis on spirituality is also reflected in pastoral care and support for the community. The university chaplain is entrusted to coordinate morning devotions, conduct pastoral visitations to the sick and needy, and facilitate the university’s visitation to the bereaved. The university is committed to consoling and taking care of those who encountered death of close family members. Hence, PCU leadership ensures that the community contributes to the bereaving family as an expression of self-less love and solidarity. Special devotion (including prayer, singing and sharing of the Word of God) are normally conducted for the family before the contribution is presented. The tradition demonstrates the spiritual aspect of the university, a vital component of PCU’s whole of life way of thinking and doing.