Did you know (Sunday, January 1, 2023)
“The celebration of Christmas in Jamaica dates back to the period of slavery in the 17th century….During that period, plantation work would cease from Christmas Eve until Boxing Day, every […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 25, 2022)
The angel, Gabriel, is mentioned only four times in the Bible. Twice he appeared to Daniel to teach him things beyond his comprehension, and in the New Testament, Gabriel announced […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, December 18, 2022)
The angel, Gabriel, is mentioned only four times in the Bible. Twice he appeared to Daniel to teach him things beyond his comprehension, and in the New Testament, Gabriel announced […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, December 4, 2022)
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning ” coming” Advent begins the church year, starting four Sundays before Christmas. Advent is a time for self-examination and repentance, as the […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 27, 2022)
Happy New (Church) Year! One of the themes of Advent is hope. It’s a hope that’s not just characteristic of human beings but of the wider creation. Romans 8:19 tells […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 20, 2022)
The Christian Tradition helps us learn to listen to the book of creation. Christian spirituality is replete with practices that move our bodies to contemplation in words and silence. Liturgical […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 13, 2022)
The Season of Creation is celebrated annually, beginning on September 1 and ending on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4. The theme for this year’s Season of […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 6, 2022)
At the recently held Lambeth Conference, there was a call to renew our commitment to Anglicanism’s Five Marks of Mission. The fifth of such marks is “To strive to safeguard […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 30, 2022)
“You weren’t created just to consume resources — to eat, breathe, and take up space. God designed you to make a difference with your life. While many best-selling books offer […]
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Did You know? (Sunday, October 23, 2022)
“Every Christian is a minister. The ordained ministry can be considered as a focus since the ordained minister gives the most visible shape to the different forms of Christian service. […]