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Two Canadian Pastors Reassigned To Bermuda
Two Salvation Army pastors from Canada are being reassigned to Bermuda, with Lt. Lester Ward to be the executive director for community and family services” and Lt. Almeta Ward to be the corps officer for the Salvation Army Church in St. George’s, Bermuda. This is according to a news report, which said, “After only a few short years, Lester... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Walk To Calvary Reenactment
The St. George’s churches’ congregations commemorated Good Friday by organizing a reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. This reenactment, known as the Walk to Calvary, has been a longstanding tradition in St. George’s during the Easter season. You can view our second set of images below, the first set here and all Bernews coverage of... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Walk To Calvary Reenactment
Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked the Good Friday holiday by staging their reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. The Walk to Calvary production has been staged during the Easter season for years, becoming something of a St. George’s tradition. Good Friday celebrations are took place at various locations across the island, all... Read more of this article
Review: The Cathedral Concert Series
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, April 1, Nashville recording artist Bethany Bordeaux [violinist] and Jonathan Noël [pianist/vocalist] gave eager patrons “An evening of Hymns and Other Songs” along with Bermudians Amoti K. Nyabongo, Tiffany Fox, April Roach Maule, Kevin Bean, Keible Hart and C. Shelton Bean. Her 90-minute performance... Read more of this article
April 9: Festival Of Praise Gospel Extravaganza
Extravaganza Promotions is getting set to present Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday [April 9] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm at the Earl Cameron Theater. The event poster says, “Festival of Praise Gospel Extravaganza on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, hosted by Sanchez Smith at Earl Cameron Theater [City Hall] from 6.30pm to 9.00pm “Adults... Read more of this article
Revd. Fr. Carl Williams Licence Restored
The Bishop of Bermuda Right Revd. Nicholas Dill confirmed that Revd. Fr. Carl Williams “had his license to serve as a Priest throughout the Diocese of Bermuda restored.” A spokesperson said, “The Right Revd. Nicholas B. B. Dill, The Bishop of Bermuda wishes to confirm that on the 24th of March 2023, the Revd. Fr. Carl W. O. Williams... Read more of this article
‘T400EX’ Exhibition Opens Saturday April 1st
Holy Trinity Church in Bailey’s Bay, founded in 1623, is holding an exhibition in April to mark its 400th anniversary. ‘T400EX’ will be hosted by the Bermuda Society of Arts at Hamilton’s City Hall. Canon John Stow says, “This is a fascinating celebration of the history of a Parish Church and of life in Bermuda over four centuries, newly probed... Read more of this article
Jehovah’s Witnesses To Hold Global Program
Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a global program featuring the theme ‘You Can Face the Future with Confidence!’ on April 2, 2023. A spokesperson said, “In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries, including... Read more of this article
German Speaking Easter Service To Be Held
German speaking people are invited to a bilingual Easter Sunday Service with Pastor Karsten Decker at St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Southampton. A spokesperson said, “German speaking Tourists and the German speaking community of Bermuda are invited to a bilingual Easter Sunday Service for all generations and denominations at 9:30 a.m.... Read more of this article
Seafarers Celebrated At Annual Memorial Service
Bermuda’s seafarers were celebrated and remembered at the Annual Sea Sunday Memorial Service at the Chapel of Ease in St David’s last weekend. The service was the first in two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic and was attended by the Department of Marine and Ports staff, the Bermuda Sloop Foundation and members of the boating community. The... Read more of this article
Old Rectory To Become Residential Facility
A partnership between the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Habitat for Humanity and the Anglican Church will see the old St. James’ Church rectory in Sandys renovated and used as a residential facility which will also “provide 24-hour, state-of-the-art treatment for those requiring mental health services.” Anglican Bishop of Bermuda... Read more of this article
‘Young Warrior’s Devotional Coloring Book’
A newly published book by Bermudian Marion Minors entitled “Young Warrior’s Devotional Coloring Book” is now available. A spokesperson said, “Seasoned church youth leader Elder Marion Minors believes that children today need more than just Bible stories to stand in their faith in God. Instead, they need inspiration designed to encourage... Read more of this article
‘Call For The Wailing Women Event’ On Nov 26
A religious conference designed to equip women for prayer will be held at the Heritage Worship Centre in Hamilton on Saturday. The Call for the Wailing Women event will be hosted by Marlene Flynn and her daughter Shaunté Fox, the co-founders of Saphire Faith International Ministries. The conference, from 8.30 am to 1 pm, will also feature Apostle... Read more of this article
Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume ‘Public Ministry’
After pausing their “in-person preaching in early 2020 due to the pandemic,” Jehovah’s Witnesses noted they “recently started their in-person preaching again.” A spokesperson said, “On November 5th and 6th some of the best triathletes from around the world will be swimming, biking and running their way through the streets... Read more of this article
Baha’is To Celebrate “Twin Holy Days”
At sundown on the 25th and sundown the 26th of October, 2022 the Bermudian Baha’i Community will join millions of Bahá’is around the world in observing the “Twin Holy Days”, commemorating the birthdays of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, respectively. A spokesperson said, “The Báb is recognized as the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’i... Read more of this article
Oct 30: Substance Institute Holding Workshop
Substance Institute will be holding a ‘R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop’ on Sunday, October 30 from 5.00pm to 8.30pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hamilton. The event poster says, “Substance Institute presents R.E.A.L. Leadership Training Workshop in Bermuda – in-person with social distancing. “Price of $70 per person... Read more of this article
