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Photos & Video: Walk To Calvary Reenactment
Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked today’s [April 15] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. The Walk to Calvary production has been staged annually during the Easter season for years, becoming something of a St. George’s tradition. Good Friday celebrations are taking place at various... Read more of this article
Baha’i New Year First Day Of Spring
The Baha’is of Hamilton Parish joined the Bermudian Baha’i community and Baha’is around the world in observing Naw-Ruz on Monday [March 21]. A spokesperson said, “The Baha’is of Hamilton Parish joined with the entire Bermudian Baha’i community and the millions of Baha’is around the world in observing Naw-Ruz, on Monday, 21 March. Naw-Ruz... Read more of this article
Jehovah’s Witnesses Return To In-Person
After two years of meeting virtually due to the pandemic, Jehovah’s Witnesses “across the world are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings during the week of April 1.” “I’ve been attending our congregation meetings since 1989,” said Clarence Borden of Somerset. “I’m really looking forward to in-person meetings again.... Read more of this article
Wesley Methodist: ‘God Created Us All Equally’
“Just as we supported OUTBermuda with this legal case, we will continue to find ways to create equity for those in the LGBTQ+ community who need it most,” Wesley Methodist Church said following today’s ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Wesley Methodist Church is committed to supporting equal rights and justice... Read more of this article
Faith Leaders Introduce X-Roads Peace Games
The Bermuda Committee announced their “moral support” for the X-Roads Peace Games in July 2022 that will be produced by Sahabaco Limited. A spokesperson said, “February 4 is the third year anniversary for the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together[also known as the “Abu Dhabi Declaration”] between Pope Francis... Read more of this article
Honouring The Life Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
[Joint statement supported by a number of local personalities including former Premiers Alex Scott & Sir John Swan, Senator Joan Dillas Wright, Senator Michelle Simmons, Lisa Reed, Dwight Jackson, Keith Jensen, Kevin Grant, Bishop Dill, Bishop Wes Spiewak, Imam Saleem Talbot. Rev Erskine Simmons and Diana Kempe] The passing of Archbishop Desmond... Read more of this article
Acting Premier Pays Tribute To Archbishop Tutu
[Updated] Acting Premier Diallo Rabain today [Dec 28] paid tribute to the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, calling him “a fearless visionary.” Acting Premier Rabain said, “A fearless visionary. The international outpouring of love and admiration is simply incredible as the world remembers this humble man who led a movement founded in... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Bishop Nicholas Dill
[Christmas message from Bishop Nicholas Dill] Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron – these are the names given by the World Health Organization to differing strains of the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In themselves they don’t mean much but are easier to remember by the general public. In the Bible, however, names are highly significant... Read more of this article
School Award Honours Eunice Veronica Sharpe
The Baha’is of Hamilton Parish established an annual award for a Francis Patton Primary student in honour of the late Eunice Veronica Sharpe. A spokesperson said, “Along with its sister Baha’i communities throughout the world, and the national Bermudian Baha’i community, the Baha’is of Hamilton Parish are marking the 100th anniversary of the... Read more of this article
Christian Society Thanksgiving Day Service
The Christian Science Society of Bermuda will be hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Day Service on Thursday, November 25 at 6:00pm, at their Reading Room location, 6 Dundonald St Hamilton, and via Zoom. A spokesperson said, “The Christian Science Society has provided this service for the community for the past 61 years, and it brings great joy to... Read more of this article
Anniversary Of The Passing Of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The public is being invited to take part in an observance hosted by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bermuda marking the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. A spokesperson said, “The entire Bermuda community is invited to join in a very special Zoom observance hosted by the National Spiritual Assembly... Read more of this article
Ranae Kai To Host Book Launch On Oct 30
Ranae Kai is inviting the public to attend a book launch on Saturday, October 30 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at John Smith’s Bay. A spokesperson said, “The wait is over. By God’s grace alone, Ranae Kai is excited to officially introduce Jewel to the world. From a great anticipating preorder season to excitedly launching Jewel. “It is with... Read more of this article
Bermuda Night Of Prayer & Prophetic On Sunday
Apostle Demonte Edmonds will be hosting an event titled ‘Bermuda Night Of Prayer & Prophetic’ on Sunday [Oct 17] at 9.00pm via Zoom. To take part in the online event, use Zoom Meeting ID 830 8021 5359 and the password Bermuda. For more information, visit f4nations.com. Related Stories ‘Gathering For Peace’ At The Anglican Cathedral Bahá’ís... Read more of this article
Video: Carys Caisey’s ‘A Prayer For Our Nation’
Carys Caisey has written a prayer poem entitled ‘A Prayer For Our Nation,’ with an associated video uploaded to the YouTube channel of St. Mark’s Church. The poem says, “Our island home is burdened, Lord. With grief more than we can afford. Each day we hear of many more who’ve suffered so, now at your door. “We... Read more of this article
Sharing Hope Through Letters & Drawings
Following their decision to suspend in-person preaching in response to Covid-19, Jehovah’s Witness have shifted to “sharing a positive Bible message with their neighbours through letters and phone calls.” A spokesperson said, “With her bouquet of colourful pencils and writing materials, 14-year-old Sarah Marshall finishes the letter... Read more of this article
Bible Study Magazine Features Glenn Bascome
Dr Glenn Bascome of Allen Temple AME Church in Somerset has been named the “2021 Unsung Bible Study Hero of the Year” by the U.S. based Bible Study Magazine, and is featured on the cover of the magazine. “Believing in a call to outdo one another in showing honor, as Romans 12:10 states, the Unsung Bible Study Hero of the Year award... Read more of this article
