Did you know? (Sunday, January 22, 2023)
What is grace? “Grace is God’s favour towards us, unearned and undeserved; by grace God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts, and strengthens our wills.” BCP page […]
Category: Did You Know
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Did you know? (Sunday, January 15, 2023)
The Half-Way Tree Primary School was founded by the St. Andrew Parish Church 99 years ago this year! When the school was established in 1924, it was located on Hope […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, January 8, 2023)
What happened at the moment when Jesus had himself baptized by John? In the face of this act of humble love by the Son of God, the heavens opened and […]
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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 […]