The Forty-First Triennial Meeting of the Provincial Synod

THE CHURCH IN THE PROVINCE OF THE WEST INDIESChurch in the Province of the West Indies _____________________________________________________________________________ THE COMMUNIQUÉ We, the members of the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity of the Church in the Province of the West Indies at the Forty-First Triennial …

Archbishop’s Christmas Message

Power, Justice, and Peace Last Christmas, the minds of people across the world were still focused on the Covid-19 pandemic.  Today, the major global concern is the invasion of Ukraine by the superpower, Russia, with its devastating consequences and suffering for the people of Ukraine, and for the global community …

Diocesan Prayer for Vocations

O God our Father, in every generation you have called men and women to serve in your Church as priests, deacons, commissioned and licensed churchworkers,  and Lay Readers. Be with those whom you are calling as they seek to discern your call. Touch our hearts so that we may offer …

International Teachers ‘ Day

On this International Teachers ‘ Day, The Diocese of Jamaica salutes our teachers past and present for your tremendous contributions to the growth and development of our schools.You have influenced our young people over many years to become stalwarts in their schools, communities, and nation.You have produced professionals, artisans, craftsmen, …

Phillipa Williams Award

GreetingsI write to announce the launch of the Phillipa Williams’ Award.  The programme seeks to recognize youth and their outstanding contributions and/or involvement in three categories: Exemplary Leadership Academic Excellence Volunteerism Phillipa Williams is a former member of the Church of Saint George, East Street, and a past President and …

Ordination 2022 Announcement

Archbishop Howard Gregory has announced the Ordination ofCourtney Carridice, Monnecia Duncan, Bertram Gayle, and Kamar Prendergastto the Sacred Order of Priests and Javanie Byfield, Kerry Parchment Carr, Robert Green, and Carol Vaughnsto theHoly Order of Deacons on the Octave of the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul July 3, 2022, …

Bible Moment: Let us work for Unity

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:5-6) Take a Moment to Ponder The above quote from Ephesians is the opening sentence used on Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday, when we acknowledge the unity, …

Sermon Delivered by The Rt. Rev. Michael Maxwell

BISHOP OF BARBADOS AT THE CONSECRATION OFTHE REV. CANON GARTH MINOTT AS SUFFRAGAN BISHOP OF KINGSTONSATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 Words recorded in our Epistle reading for this morning, Acts chapter 11: verses 22 to 24… News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent …

“Be a Barnabas” New Bishop of Kingston Charged

The Rt. Rev. Garth Minott, has been encouraged to adopt the characteristics of Barnabas, the Christian Saint, whose Feast Day was celebrated on Saturday, June 11, which coincided with Bishop Minott’s ordination and consecration as the seventh Suffragan Bishop of the See of Kingston. The challenge was extended by The …