BY NED GAGAHE

The Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) has issued a strong warning to the public against unauthorized fundraising activities being carried out under the names of its religious orders.

In a public notice released on Monday, August 4, 2025, through its Provincial Headquarters, ACOM revealed that certain individuals and groups are falsely using the names of its four religious orders to fundraise for their personal gains.

The notice came as Church leaders moved to clamp down on what they describe as dishonest and misleading activities.

ACOM clarified that any legitimate fundraising appeal by its religious orders will always be issued on the official letterhead of the respective religious order, and bear the signature of the Order’s leader, or the Archbishop, General Secretary, or Mission Secretary, along with the official stamp of that religious order or of the Church.

The Church urges all members of the public to remain vigilant and to verify the authenticity of any fundraising appeal claiming to come from within the Anglican community.

“We urge those involved in these dishonest acts to stop immediately,” ACOM said.

The Church also extends its sincere apologies to anyone who may have already been misled or victimized by these false fundraising campaigns.

“We thank the public for your continued understanding, cooperation, and support as we work to uphold the integrity of our Church and its mission,” the notice concluded.

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