The Easter issue of The Anglican is now available and we hope you have obtained your copy. The lead article is by the Diocesan Bishop and it is on the Reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In keeping with the Easter theme, Elsie Aarons has an article on the …
LIVING AN AUTHENTIC LIFE: A FIVE-SESSION LENT STUDY COURSE EXPLORING DISCIPLESHIP WITH THE WORLD CHURCH. The USPG Lent study course for 2017 explores what it means to be a disciple of Christ by looking at the Bible and reading about the experiences of Christians around the world. You are encouraged …
In the wake of the fire that destroyed the Clifton Boys’ Home in Darliston, Westmoreland last Sunday, January 15, the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands, which owns and operates the Home, has opened a Rebuilding Fund at the National Commercial Bank, Savanna-la-Mar Branch, 68 Great George Street. Donors …
The Clifton Boy’s Home, in Westmoreland was destroyed by fire on Sunday, January 15. The cause of the fire which started just after 4 O’clock in the afternoon, is unknown. The 28 residents of the Home operated by the Diocese for some 52 years, are being housed in temporary accommodation …
The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, Bishop of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands and the Rev. Sean Major-Campbell, Rector of Christ Church, Vineyard Town, joined several civil society groups on November 25 in a Silent Protest to commemorate the International day to Eliminate Violence against Women (IDEVAW) The initiative, which was …
The Diocesan Festival Choir, which has been in the vanguard of choral and sacred music presentations in Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean for 91 years, has established a Hall of Fame to recognize Jamaicans who have made outstanding contributions in both genres. The names of the first ten inductees – …
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 …
