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Rousing worship music, led by the Musical Apostles Steel Band, Miss Debbie Davidson on keyboards, and the Glenmuir High School Choir “rocked” the traditionally formal atmosphere of the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, at the recent Cathedral Sunday Festal Evensong on November 20. In the words …

[ACNS, by Gavin Drake] The Bishop of Uruguay has delivered a critical presidential address to his diocesan synod, in which he said that parishes had failed to engage with “the basics” of mission and evangelism. Bishop Michele Pollesel used the example of a new priest who received complaints that he …

The Wortley Home for Girls and victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti will be the beneficiaries of proceeds from this year’s Diocesan Festival Choir Christmas concerts. The 91 year-old choir will perform on November 27 and December 4, under the baton of accomplished Director, Geoffrey Shields, at the University Chapel, …

An inspiring worship experience is in store at the annual Cathedral Sunday Service scheduled for November 20 – The Feast of Christ the King – at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town. The Service under the theme “Go Forth and Tell” will begin at 3.45 p.m. …

  CPWI Bishops and Members of the Provincial Standing Committee visiting with students at Codrington College. Meetings of the House of Bishops and the Provincial Standing Committee were held in Barbados from Tuesday, October 25 to Friday, October 28. Built in 1743, Codrington College is the oldest Anglican theological institution …

The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, has asserted that, contrary to the view held by some people in the modern, scientific era, God and his angels are real, and are an integral part of human existence. This was the central theme of the Sermon …

For the fourth year running, the six Anglican Churches in the August Town, Liguanea, Mona and Papine area collaborated to celebrate the Holy Cross Weekend in early September.  The joint activities which were held at The Church of The Ascension, Mona and St. Margaret’s, Liguanea between Friday, September 9 and …

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew which killed just under 1,000 persons in Haiti on October 4, left hundreds of thousands homeless and facing the threat of disease, the Diocese has launched a Relief Fund to assist survivors. In a special appeal to clergy and church workers, The Rt. Rev. …

The devoted life of service by the late Canon Weeville Gordon to the Church, Kingston’s inner-city communities and the nation was recently celebrated by members of St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, where he was Rector for nearly 40 years. A plaque in memory of the Canon was unveiled by his …

More than 300 persons attended the annual Portmore Deanery Day Service on Sunday, September 18 at St. Paul’s Church in Greater Portmore. The day’s activities under the theme “Save One More Life” focused on road safety; and involved representatives of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) who discussed with members …

Congratulations to 17 year-old Tyresse-Jordon Beadle, a student at Kingston College (KC) and a member of St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, who excelled in the 2016 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Tyresse-Jordon achieved distinction in all ten subjects which he sat; and is now enrolled in …

Unveiling of a plaque in honour of former Rector, the Rev. Canon Weeville Gordon, will be the centerpiece of the Patronal Service at St. Matthew’s Church, Allman Town, next Wednesday, September 21. The plaque will be unveiled by his widow, Mrs. Ellonia Gordon. The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson, Suffragan Bishop …