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<title>THE UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS SYNOD- BULLETIN #2</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2023-04/the-united-church-in-jamaica-and-the-cayman-islands-synod-bulletin-2.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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THE UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

SYNOD BULLETIN #2
SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2023

Let us plan to pray for Synod. On Sunday, April 16, 2023, let us include a time of prayer for our Synod in our services.&nbsp; It is very important that everything we do is guided by prayer. Our theme ...]]></description>
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<title>The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands -43rd Synod</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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THE UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

43RD SYNOD BULLETIN #1

The 43rd Synod of the United Church will take place this year - April 23-30,2023 guided by the theme: Rooted, Resilient &ndash; Reignited by the Spirit.&nbsp; Our Synod will be physically located in the Cayman Islands ...]]></description>
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<title>POPULAR REPORT CAYMAN ISLANDS REGIONAL MISSION COUNCIL Council Meeting &ndash; January 21, 2023</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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POPULAR REPORT
CAYMAN ISLANDS REGIONAL MISSION COUNCIL
Council Meeting &ndash; January 21, 2023

The Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council met on Saturday, January 21, 2023, in the Elmslie Memorial United Church Hall. All Charges were represented.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

All Congregations ...]]></description>
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<title>UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS WOMEN&rsquo;S FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY MODERATOR&rsquo;S MESSAGE</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:17:00 -0800</pubDate>
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Sisters of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, I greet you warmly on behalf of the Synod. Even though we are drawing close to the end of the first month in the year, I wish for you a Happy New Year and pray God&rsquo;s blessings upon your Ministry throughout the rest of 2023.
As ...]]></description>
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<title>UCJCI WOMEN&rsquo;S FELLOWSHIP President General&rsquo;s Message January 22, 2023</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:13:00 -0800</pubDate>
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My Dear Sisters,
Happy New Year! I greet you warmly in the name of Jesus Christ our source of life. Today, marks the beginning of Women&rsquo;s Fellowship week under the theme &ldquo;Women Rooted in Christ &ndash; Bearing Fruits.&rdquo; This comes at a time when women, locally and globally are ...]]></description>
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<title>POPULAR REPORT   CIRMC COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 2022</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:14:00 -0700</pubDate>
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The Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council met on Saturday, October 8, 2022, in the refurbished East&nbsp;End United Church Hall. All Charges were represented.
Devotion:
The Chair of Council, Rev. Rohan Forrester, constituted the meeting at 9:18 am and led the Council in a&nbsp;Reflection based ...]]></description>
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<title>Crises Preparedness and Response Capability Guidelines for Congregations and Council -2022</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2022-06/crises-preparedness-and-response-capability-guidelines-for-congregations-and-council-2022.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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Crises Preparedness and Response Capability
Guidelines for Congregations and Council -2022

THEOLOGICAL REASON

Crises come in several forms. We cannot protect ourselves from all of these, and here, our faith that nothing, not even death, can separate us from the love of God that is in ...]]></description>
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<title>CIRMC Council Meeting May 28 2022 Popular Report</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2022-06/cirmc-council-meeting-may-28-2022-popular-report.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:09:00 -0700</pubDate>
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CAYMAN ISLANDS REGIONAL MISSION COUNCIL
POPULAR REPORT
COUNCIL MEETING &ndash; Held May 28, 2022
The Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council met via Zoom on Saturday, May 28, 2022. All Charges
were represented. The Chair, Rev Rohan Forrester led the Council in a Reflection taken from the ...]]></description>
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<title>UCJCI Strategic Priorities 2021-2023</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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UNITED CHURCH IN JAMAICA AND THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2021-2023
SYNODICAL THEME: ROOTED, RESILIENT: RESPONDING IN HOPE
(Health, Opportunity, Peace, Evangelism)


This document sets out the assignment of the Synod Priorities and Resolutions to the various standing committees, ...]]></description>
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<title>UCJCI Synod Remit May 2022</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
Vision Statement:
&ldquo;Touching Lives, Nurturing Disciples, Seeking Transformation through Christ&rdquo;

Synodical Theme:
Rooted, Resilient: Responding in HOPE (Health, Opportunity, Peace and Evangelism)

Remit To Regional Mission ...]]></description>
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<title>WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Caribbean Regional Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2022-03/world-council-of-churches-caribbean-regional-prayer-un-international-day-against-racism-march-21-2022.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
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WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Caribbean Regional Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022

Invitation to Prayer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Come, power of love and ocean of mercy, touch us, forgive us and release your transforming fragrance in our lives, in our communities ...]]></description>
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<title>Historic Moment in the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2022-03/historic-moment-in-the-cayman-islands-regional-mission-council.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:43:00 -0800</pubDate>
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Dear Sisters and Brothers,

We are at the threshold of a historic moment in the life of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council.

The CIRMC now has four Charges, and the Ministers and Lay Pastors have new assignments. The Staff at both the Council Office and the Bethesda Counselling Centre ...]]></description>
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<title>BREAKING THE SILENCE&hellip;STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR WOMEN-  By Rt Rev Gary Harriott</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2022-03/breaking-the-silence-standing-in-solidarity-with-our-women-by-rt-rev-gary-harriott.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
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BREAKING THE SILENCE&hellip;STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR WOMEN

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Warm Greetings to You!
International Women&rsquo;s Day (IWD) will be celebrated across the globe on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 under&nbsp;the Theme: #BreakTheBias. While the experience is not ...]]></description>
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<title>CIRMC Popular Report - Council Meeting  May 29, 2021</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2021-06/cirmc-popular-report-council-meeting-may-29-2021.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:40:00 -0700</pubDate>
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CAYMAN ISLANDS REGIONAL MISSION COUNCIL

HIGHLIGHTS FROM COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 29, 2021

A regular meeting of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council was held via Zoom on Saturday, May 29, 2021, with nineteen Delegates in attendance, representing the nine Congregations in attendance. ...]]></description>
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<title>COVID19 ADVISORY # 12 May 20 2020 from Rev. Norbert Stephens - General Secretary UCJCI</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-05/covid19-advisory-12-may-20-2020-from-rev-norbert-stephens-general-secretary-ucjci.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 16:17:00 -0700</pubDate>
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ADVISORY #12 TO: UCJCI MINISTERS, LAY PASTORS AND CONGREGATIONAL BOARDS RE: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

My sisters and brothers, Greetings,

The following are the decisions taken by the UCJCI COVID-19 Response Team, which met yesterday May 19, 2020, under the various headings:

1. ...]]></description>
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<title>Mrs. Yvonne Miller -Former Women's Fellowship President passes</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-05/mrs-yvonne-miller-former-women-s-fellowship-president-passes.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 15:59:00 -0700</pubDate>
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Mrs. Yvonne Miller was a faithful and dedicated member of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council Women&rsquo;s Fellowship of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
In the Handbook of the Women&rsquo;s fellowship, it is recorded that the Branch of Gun Bay was formed in 1955 and ...]]></description>
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<title>Mrs. Olive Miller November 9 ,1921 - May 19, 2020</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-05/mrs-olive-miller-november-9-1921-may-19-2020.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 15:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tribute to&nbsp; Mrs. Olive Miller
Very rarely should we use the word legacy as this conveys a powerful image whether negatively or positively. Neither should we become preoccupied with leaving a legacy, as if we become&nbsp; too obsessed&nbsp; our legacy will develop into a selfish agenda as ...]]></description>
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<title>ADVISORY TO UCJCI MINISTERS AND CONGREGATIONAL BOARDS RE: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-03/advisory-to-ucjci-ministers-and-congregational-boards-re-covid-19-coronavirus.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ADVISORY TO UCJCI MINISTERS, LAY PASTORS AND CONGREGATIONAL BOARDS RE: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS

In light of the confirmed case of COVID-19 Coronavirus in Jamaica and the likelihood of the spread of same, we are advised to follow the directives from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and the ...]]></description>
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<title>Moderator's Pastoral Letter - RE:  COVID -19 CORONAVIRUS</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-03/moderator-s-pastoral-letter-re-covid-19-coronavirus.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:44:00 -0700</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FROM THE MODERATOR TO&nbsp; UCJCI CONGREGATIONS RE: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,&nbsp;

Warmest Christian Greetings.

You wouldn&rsquo;t have known that we were on the cusp of initiating a series of pastoral letters to our members and adherents of the United ...]]></description>
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<title>PRESIDENT-GENERAL&rsquo;S MESSAGE  FOR WOMEN&rsquo;S FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2020</title>
<link>http://www.unitedchurch.ky/news/2020-01/president-general-s-message-for-women-s-fellowship-sunday-january-26-2020.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:21:00 -0800</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, we pause to recognize the work of the Women&rsquo;s Fellowship in the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, as we celebrate 28 years of our existence since the Union which made us the Women&rsquo;s Fellowship. Our organization has proven to be a formidable one, as we live out ...]]></description>
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