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Two recent programmes, presented on social media, on the relevance and role of the Anglican Church, have generated much thoughtful discussion. The first, in two parts, was a Symposium on Disestablishment, presented by the Diocese as one of the observances to mark the 150th Anniversary of the separation of the …
Newly-Ordained Charged Preach the Word of God unceasingly to reprove, rebuke and exhort, regardless of potential negative repercussions, the Rev. Lt. Col. Denston Smalling charged, as he delivered the Sermon at the Ordination Service for five Priests and four Deacons at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega on …
Part 2 July 8 @ 7 pm The second part of the Symposium to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Anglican Church in 1870 will be held on Thursday July 8 at 7:00 pm and can be viewed on Zoom. While the first part of the Symposium held …
The Diocese is hosting a Symposium as one of the events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Anglican Church in 1870. The Symposium was due to have been held in 2020 but had to be cancelled as a result of the pandemic. It will be online and accessible by zoon and …
Fatherhood is about so many things. It speaks to the kinship relation between offspring and father or a structure in society where a child is aware of the presence of a male figure to provide sustenance, guidance, encouragement and discipline. Here, fathers play their part in raising young people who …
June 29, 2021, The Feast of Sts Peter and Paul June 29 2021, the Feast of St Peter and St Paul will be a special day for five deacons in the Supplementary Ministry and four recent graduates of the United Theological College of the West Indies. This is because the …
When Father Sean Major-Campbell said in the June 2020 issue of The Anglican, that “Conversations about statues, buildings, monuments and other symbols relating to the colonial experience have now taken centre stage,” he could not have imagined that in 2021 the ‘centre stage’ would be the venerable Church of England …
Theme: God of New Futures Theologian Walter Brueggemann in reflecting on Easter offers a reflection on the resurrection as another manifestation of our God as the God of new futures in face of the old order in this way: The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate energizing for the new …
Pre-Synod Conferences March 23, 25 & 27 In the face of the spike in local COVID-19 cases and related protocols regarding mass gatherings, the 150th Synod of the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands will be held on the ZOOM virtual platform from Tuesday, April 6 to Friday, April …
The Path to Social TransformationRetired Bishop Robert Thompson Contends Retired Bishop of Kingston, The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson, has challenged the local church to adopt a new approach to theology that reflects the lived experiences of its members and the wider population. In his newly-published book Redemption Song: Reading the …
The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands, received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (March 11) at the Good Samaritan Inn in Kingston. This in keeping with a passionate appeal and commitment which …
The Diocesan Division of Training & Leadership Development Are you seeking to discern a call to ordained ministry? Would you like to broaden your theological understanding/develop and hone skills in Leadership? Would you like to learn more about Anglican traditions? Are you interested in deepening your faith? If you have …
