Did you know? (Sunday, January 21, 2024)
In the early Church, baptism and the ‘laying on of hands’ were performed on converts (Acts 8:17; 19:6). However, the two acts of baptism and ‘laying on of hands’ became […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, January 14, 2024)
During the era of slavery in Jamaica, the celebrations of Christmas among the enslaved population were a blend of various cultural influences and traditions. Enslaved individuals, often granted a brief […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, January 7, 2024)
The Season of Epiphany begins on January 6 and continues through to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The liturgical colour for the period between the Feast of the Epiphany and […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, December 31, 2023)
During the era of slavery in Jamaica, the celebrations of Christmas among the enslaved population were a blend of various cultural influences and traditions. Enslaved individuals, often granted a brief […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 24, 2023)
The specific date of Jesus’ birth is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, and there is no definitive biblical evidence indicating that he was born on December 25th. The Gospels […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 17, 2023)
Our Province uses three sets of Bible readings – for Sundays, for weekday celebrations of the Eucharist and for Morning and Evening Prayer. These are to be found in our […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 10, 2023)
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic tradition. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The laurel (leaves) signifies victory over persecution and suffering; the […]
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Did You Know? (Sunday, December 3, 2023)
As members of the Anglican Church we believe that Christ will come again in Glory to judge the living and the dead. At His coming God will raise us up […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 26, 2023)
The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” It’s inspired by the words of the prophet Amos who cried out: “But let justice roll […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 19, 2023)
Our Caribbean is at a huge risk due to the rise in the planet’s temperature and its associated conditions. Human and non-human activities are the cause. The primary contributor to […]