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DATE <\/th>PRESENTERS & LINK TO SOUNDCLOUD AUDIO<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
DEC 31<\/td>As we continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus, The Rt. Rev. Garth Minott, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, speaks on the theme “Love at Christmas.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
DEC 24<\/td>“Christmas – An Affirmation of Hope” is the theme of Archbishop Howard Gregory’s Message for the Holy Season.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
DEC 17<\/td>The Rev. Olando Gayle, Rector of the Southfield Cure, Mrs. Emma Thomas of St. Gabriel’s Church, May Pen and Mr. Khalil Mitchell of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Portmore, continue their lively discussion about the impact of Baptism as the Gateway to Holy Communion.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
DEC 10<\/td>The Rev. Olando Gayle, Rector of the Southfield Cure – St. Elizabeth; Mrs Emma Thomas of St. Gabriel’s Church, May Pen; and Mr. Khalil Mitchell of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Portmore, discuss the impact of the return by the Province of the West Indies to the early Christian practice of Baptism as the Gateway to Holy Communion. Part Two of this discussion will be presented on December 17.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
DEC 3<\/td>The Rt. Rev. Leon Golding, Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay, addresses the Provincial change relating to the Sacrament of “Baptism as the Gateway to Holy Communion” and reminds us that “All the baptized, including our children, are welcomed at the Lord’s Table.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NOV 26<\/td>The Rev. Khan Honeyghan, Rector of St. Jude’s Church, Stony Hill, leads the meditation on the Feast of Christ the King which is observed on the final Sunday of the Liturgical Year as the Church prepares for the Season of Advent.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NOV 19<\/td>Miss Beverley Newell, Diocesan Communication Officer and a member of the Planning Committee for the annual Cathedral Sunday celebration on the Feast of Christ the King, provides background information about the Celebration and highlights plans for the November 26 event.   <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NOV 12<\/td>The Rev. Leslie Mowatt, Rector of St. Mary the Virgin Church, Molynes Road, discusses the involvement of the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands in serving the cause of justice, especially for citizens who face inequity and discrimination.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
NOV 05<\/td>In commemorating All Saints’ Day which was observed on November 1, the Venerable Justin Nembhard, Archdeacon of the Montego Bay Region, focuses on the Beatitudes and their relevance to the Saints of God.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OCT 29<\/td>Mrs. Maureen Johnson, Chairperson of the Maintaining the Mission Committee, discusses strategies to help members make the Marks of Mission a living reality.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OCT 22<\/td>Mrs. Maureen Johnson, Chairperson of the Maintaining the Mission Committee, speaks about this new entity and the role of members across the Diocese in its initiatives to strengthen the Church.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OCT 15<\/td>As the nation closed the observation of National Heritage Week and the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands prepares to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its establishment next year, we explore our Church’s heritage in education with Mr. Vivian Crawford, retired Director of the Institute of Jamaica.  <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OCT 8<\/td>The Rt. Rev. Harold Daniel, Retired Bishop of Mandeville and one of the early Church Army Captains in our Diocese, speaks with Programme Host, Tony Patel, about the ministry of this organization since its establishment in Jamaica 65 years ago.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OCT 1<\/td>The Rev. Rory Honeyghan, Rector of the St. Matthew’s Cure in Claremont, St. Ann, reflects on the theme: “Seeking Truth, Finding Jesus.” <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SEP 24<\/td>The Rev. Kirk Brown, Priest-in-Charge of the St. Boniface Cure, Harbour View, reflects on the theme: “God’s transformative power amid suffering and need.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SEP 17<\/td>The Rev. Hilda Vaughan, Priest-in-Charge of the Gilnock\/Santa Cruz Cure, St. Elizabeth, turns the spotlight on the meaning of True Forgiveness.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SEP10<\/td>As we grapple with the negative impact of climate change, The Rev. Olando Gayle, Rector of the Southfield Cure, St. Elizabeth, challenges us to honour our obligation as stewards in preserving God’s creation.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
SEP 3<\/td>The Rev. Lt. Colonel Denston Smalling, retired Chaplain of The Jamaica Defence Force, reflects on the question: Of what profit is the quest of our living? <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
AUG 27<\/td>As we gear for the new school year, veteran educator, Sandra Swyer-Watson, explores with Programme Host, Tony Patel, some of the challenges being addressed by our Diocesan schools. <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
AUG 20<\/td>The Venerable Leroy Johnson, Archdeacon of the Mandeville Region and Rector of the St. Gabriel’s Cure, May Pen, reflects on “The Silence of Jesus”.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
AUG 13<\/td>“Believe, Never Doubt” is the theme of the Message delivered by The Rev. Nina-Rae Barrett, Rector of the Hanover Parish Church Cure on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
AUG 6<\/td>As Jamaica celebrates its 61st Anniversary of Independence, The Rev. Bertram Gayle, Curate at The St. Andrew Parish Church, reflects on our stewardship as a Christian nation.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JULY 30<\/td>The programme features performances from the Closing Concert of the Diocesan Summer Music Camp and a conversation with the Camp Director, Mr. Andre Adman and a young participant, Kevontay Bodden.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JULY 23<\/td>The Rev. Captain Dwane Blackwood, Chaplain to the Jamaica Defence Force, reminds us of our duty to faithfully carry out God’s work.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JULY 16<\/td>“Responding to God’s extravagant love” is the theme of the Reflections led by The Rev. Michael Elliott, Rector of St. Mark’s Mandeville Parish Church.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JULY 9<\/td>The presentation featured excerpts from the forthright and challenging Sermon delivered at the July 2 Ordination Service by The Rev. Natalie Blake, Anglican Warden at the United Theological College of the West Indies.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JULY 2<\/td>Although the ordained ministry ranks low on the list of chosen professions in today’s modern society, the Rev. Monnecia Duncan, Assistant Priest in the St. Mark’s Parish Church Cure in Mandeville, speaks about the joy and personal fulfilment that her vocation as a member of the clergy offers her.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JUNE 25<\/td>The Rev. Khan Honeyghan, Rector of St. Jude’s Cure, Stony Hill, reflects on how the Christian walk may be demonstrated in our interactions with each other.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JUNE 18<\/td>“The Listening Ear of the Father” is the theme of the Fathers’ Day presentation by Mr Khalil Mitchell, Synod Youth Representative, former President of The Anglican Youth Fellowship and member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Portmore, St. Catherine.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JUNE 11<\/td>Miss Naja Allen, St. Andrew Deanery; and Mr. Ajae Clacken, St. Elizabeth Deanery, share their experience as Lay Youth Representatives at Synod 2023, as well as their vision for the future of our Diocese.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JUNE 4<\/td>The Rev. Michael Elliott, Rector of the Mandeville Parish Church, reflects on the mystery of the Holy Trinity.
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MAY 28<\/td>The Church Army’s Sister Andrea Taylor-Smith delivers a motivational Pentecost Message.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MAY 21<\/td>The Rev. Leslie Mowatt, Rector of The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Molynes Road, St. Andrew, discusses the Ascension of Jesus and its implications for us.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MAY 14<\/td>Mrs Ena Barclay, who represents the Province of the West Indies on the Anglican Communion’s Safe Church Commission, speaks with co-host, Bethany Johnson, about initiatives to protect children and women, who are the main victims of abuse in society and also the Church. Retired Bishop of Mandeville, The Rt. Rev. Harold Daniel, shares information about the 50th Anniversary of the annual Healing Conference with co-host Tony Patel. <\/a>   <\/td><\/tr>
MAY 7<\/td>The programme featured the Archbishop’s Children’s Sunday Message, an interview with the Rev. Javanie Byfield, Director of Christian Education about the “31 Days of Prayer: Hear Our Children Cry” initiative and select prayers by children in the Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands. <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
APR 30<\/td>The programme featured the final excerpt of Archbishop Howard Gregory’s stirring Charge delivered at the Opening Service of the 152nd Synod of The Diocese of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands on April 11.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
APR 23<\/td>The programme featured Part Two of selected excerpts from the Charge delivered by the Archbishop of the West Indies and Diocesan Bishop, The Most Rev. Howard Gregory, at the Opening Service of the 152nd Synod on April 11.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
APR 16<\/td>The programme featured Part 1 of extracted highlights from Archbishop Howard Gregory’s powerful and wide-ranging Charge to the Church and the nation at the Opening Service of the 152nd Synod of the Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
APR 9<\/td>“Do not be afraid, the Lord is risen. Jesus is alive.” The Rt. Rev. Leon Golding, Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay, asserts as he delivers the Easter Resurrection Day Message.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
APR 2<\/td>The Rt. Rev. Garth Minott, Suffragan Bishop of Kingston, leads the meditation on the topic: “Living the way of peace.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MAR 26<\/td>The Rev. Canon Georgia “Grace” Jervis, Director of Leadership Development and Training for the Supplementary Ministry Programme reflects on God’s gift of resurrection as a source of hope and new life for humankind.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Mar 19<\/td>The Rev. Claude Campbell, Priest in the Supplementary Ministry, attached to The St. Andrew Parish Church, meditates on the theme “Open our eyes, Lord.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MAR 12<\/td>The Rev. Judith Atkinson-Linton, Priest in the Supplementary Ministry attached to the St. Mark’s, Brown’s Town Cure in St. Ann, speaks about “The Living Water.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
MAR 5<\/td>The Rev. Ula Ruddock, Priest in the Supplementary Ministry attached to the Holy Trinity Cure, Grange Hill and St. Thomas Church in Bluefields, Westmoreland, focuses on God’s love in her meditation titled “A new birth for God’s Kingdom.”  <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FEB 26<\/td>The Rev. Canon Hartley Perrin, Rector of the Darliston Cure in Westmoreland, discusses how the power of God’s Word overcomes the plans of <\/a>s<\/a>atan.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FEB 19<\/td>The Very Rev. Sean Major-Campbell, Rural Dean of Kingston and Rector of Christ Church, Vineyard Town, highlights the awesome nature of God as King, and who is still active among his people.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FEB 12<\/td>The Rev. Captain Dwane Blackwood, Chaplain to The Jamaica Defence Force, reflected on the theme “Unity for Progress.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FEB 5<\/td>The Rev. Seymour Blackwood, Priest in the Supplementary Ministry, attached to the Church of The Ascension, Mona, challenges listeners to be “On Target” in their relationship with God, as well as persons in their community.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 29<\/td>The Rev. Jerome Small, Priest-in-Charge at St. George’s Church, Grand Cayman, reflects on the question: What do we have to offer?<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 22<\/td>The Reflection by The Rev. Kirk Brown, Priest-in-charge of St. Boniface Cure, Harbour View, focuses on the theme “Bringing the light of Christ home.”<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 15<\/td>The Rev. Robin Samuda, retired priest in the Santa Cruz Cure, St. Elizabeth, reflects on “Christ: the Light of the world through whom we receive salvation”.<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 8<\/td>The Rev. Canon Georgia “Grace” Jervis, Director of Leadership Development & Training for the Supplementary Ministry Programme, challenges listeners to be prepared, as Jesus was at his baptism, for the further call of God. <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
JAN 1<\/td>The Reflection by The Ven. Justin Nembhard, Archdeacon of the Montego Bay Region, focused on the significance of the Holy Name of Jesus.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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