Pacifica: Genesis and Progress of a Journal

This article provides recollections of the origins and development of the journal Pacifica from the perspective of one of the founding editors, with particular reference to the journal's first ten years. It reflects on the circumstances and cooperation that brought Pacifica into being, on the early contributions of Pacifica to theology in the Australasian and Western Pacific regions, and on the contributions of Pacifica to ecumenism and dialogue with wider society.