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 […]
Anglican Church in St. Andrew, Jamaica. Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands. Established 1664.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca,” which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He expressed his devotion to God through the attention and care he gave to all of God’s […]
The Anglican church recognizes three ordained ministries: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops are the highest-ranking clergy members and are responsible for overseeing a geographic region known as a diocese. They […]
In his book “A Ray of Darkness,” Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury critiques the common view of vocation as a “theatrical casting” event. Williams argues that the “God finding […]