Tag: Faith and religion
Videos: National Gathering For Prayer Service
A combined group of religious leaders hosted the National Gathering for Prayer to Awaken the Nation yesterday [May 16] at City Hall, with one Bishop urging Government to “exercise biblical caution” and to not make a “lethal mistake.” A statement from the group prior to the meeting said, “As our nation faces some dire issues –... Read more of this article
AME Church Oppose Human Rights Amendment
The AME Church said they oppose the Human Rights Act amendment to include protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation as “legislation that endorses homosexuality violates God’s Word.” The statement from the Church comes as the Bermuda Government prepares to table the amendment today [May 17], on a day which also happens... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 5] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Pastors Launch “Bermuda Prays”
[Updated with photos] Pastors from St. Georges to Somerset are uniting around an initiative called “Bermuda Prays” and have planned various events this month to call the nation to seek God as the answer to our national problems.A statement from the group said, “As our nation faces some dire issues – economic and social [i.e. gang violence,... Read more of this article
Bahá’ís Of Bermuda Attend Israel Convention
A delegation of six of the nine members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Bermuda joined fellow delegates from 157 countries at the 11th International Bahá’í Convention held in Haifa, Israel from April 25th to May 2nd. This convention takes place every five years to elect the Universal House of Justice, the international governing... Read more of this article
St. James Church Donates To Sandys 360
Mr. Geoffrey Durrant, President of the St. James Church Stage Group, presented Sandys 360 Centre with part proceeds from their 44th production held earlier this month. Mr. Durrant, told Mr. Lee and Dr. Bassett of Sandys 360 that they choose Sandys 360 because of the contribution they are making in serving the West End Community. Also, pictured is Mr.... Read more of this article
“Jacob’s Ladder” Show Premieres On Sunday
Described by writer Dale Butler as an “inspirational, motivational, spiritual mystery”, the show “We Are Climbin’ Jacob’s Ladder” will premiere on Sunday [Apr. 21] at the First Church of God, Angle Street under the distinguished patronage of Mrs. Elizabeth Gumbs. Featuring the Giant Steps Band [pictured] and an array of guest... Read more of this article
Sankofa Hosts Documentary Screening Tonight
Sankofa: The Wellness Centre is promising an evening of “exciting enlightenment” when it presents a screening of the documentary “Kumbh Mela: Songs of the River” at its Chancery Lane headquarters tonight [Apr. 20] at 7 p.m. Kumbh Mela is a roving festival that has moved around India for more than 4000 years. The documentary focuses... Read more of this article
Premier Attends Pastors Prayer Breakfast
Premier Craig Cannonier attended the islands first Pastors Prayer Breakfast hosted by Bishop Vernon G. Lambe at First Church of God on Friday, April 12th. The meeting was a follow-up of two previous Ministerial meetings to address the spiritual state of the Bermuda and collectively focus on the islands social ills.As a speaker at the event, the Premier... Read more of this article
Pics/Video: Good Friday Crucifixion Reenactment
[Updated with video] Congregations from the various St. George’s churches marked today’s [Mar 29] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion.Crowds of onlookers turned up for the interdenominational event which recreates Jesus’ walk to Calvary for his crucifixion. The walk included stops at the Unfinished... Read more of this article
