He is here, Halleluiah!

Easter Sunday, Year B 4 April 2021 Reading:John 20: 1- 18 Scripture: “…I have seen the Lord…”(John 20:18) Reflection: The Easter story, for the foundational members of the Christian community, begins in darkness and despair that initially turn them away from the place of victory over death “… for as …

Easter Message 2021 – Archbishop Gregory

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 …

The Magnetism of the Cross

Good Friday, Year B 2 April 2021 Scripture: John 18:1-19:42 Reading:“ They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews.”(John 18:40) Reflection:Each year on Good Friday, the Gospel reading repeats John’s lengthy description of the trumped-up religious-political …

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 …

Archbishop Howard Gregory Receives COVID-19 Vaccine

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 …

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 …

Sermon Preached by Archbishop Howard Gregory

At the Retirement Diocesan Service for Bishop Robert Thompson and the laying of a plaque in memory of Bishop Alfred Reid At the Cathedral Church on February 7, 2021 Let us pray. Almighty God, from whom every good prayer comes, and who pours out on all who desire it the …

Recognition Service for Bishops Thompson and Reid

The ministry of retired Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, The Rt. Rev. Robert Thompson; and the late Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, The Rt. Rev. and Hon. Alfred Reid, who together served the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands for a combined 98 years, will be celebrated at …