MAINTAINING THE MISSION COMMITTEE

The Maintaining the Mission Committee (MMC), a sub-committee of the Diocesan Financial Board (DFB), has been commissioned to grow attendance in congregations and to encourage and inspire congregational commitment throughout the Diocese. Structure The Committee comprises a Chairperson, Regional Co-ordinators, Deanery Representatives, and a Secretary. There are three Regions as …

Retired Anglican Bishop Robert Thompson Dies

Bishop Thompson who retired in 2020 after 47 years as an ordained minister is remembered for the “single-minded passion” which he displayed for his lifelong pastoral vocation in the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands. This culminated with his consecration in 2005 as Suffragan Bishop of Kingston – an …

Faith Formation

Christian Education and the Role of the Family and Church What is Christian Education? Lawrence O. Richards defined Christian Education as the process by which the body of Christ is brought to its fullest potential in its goal of Christlikeness. The process is concerned with growth accomplished through interpersonal relationships …

The Spiritual Disciplines, perspectives for the Caribbean Church

Defining Spiritual Disciplines According to Donald S. Whitney, the Spiritual Disciplines are those practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. [1] Whitney goes on to say that these are the habits of devotion and experiential Christianity that have been practiced by …

Reflections on the 151st Diocesan Synod

I am thinking of the Charge given at the synod service, the fact that there is much in it to unpack as we break silence [with more than words spoken], to re-imagine a fractured nation. Leadership The Jesus Way: I would like to further explore the Charge’s Christian application, given …

Soul Searching by Anglicans

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 …

Graduation at UTCWI

Bertram Gayle Gains Distinction and Four Awards Five Anglican students have graduated from the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) where a virtual Valedictory service was held on May 19. They are Mr. Bertram Gayle, Mr. Courtney Carridice, Mr. Kamar Prendergast, Ms.  Monnecia Duncan, and the Rev. Paul …

Decolonise Theology…

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 …

FOUNDATIONS FOR MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP

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 …

Lenten Reflections 2021 Bible Study Guide: Baptism

WHAT’S INSIDE: Week 1: “The Baptism Of Jesus” Week 2: Baptism And Our Beliefs Week 3: Baptism And Our Living Week 4: Baptized By Water & The Spirit Week 5: Receiving The Newly Baptized Baptism, Holy Week & Easter Holy Thursday:Jesus Is ServantGood Friday: Jesus Was Crucified Easter Week: Jesus …

Our Lenten Journey

Daily Reflections for Lent 2021The St. Jude’s Writers CLICK HERE FOR MESSAGE FROM REV JACKSON ASH WEDNESDAY Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar …