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Cadets Receive $2K From Friends Of St Peter’s

Cadets Receive $2K From Friends Of St Peter’s

Earlier this week at T.S. Admiral Somers, a cheque for $2000 was presented to the unit of Sea Cadets by The Friends of St Peter’s Church in recognition of the support they provide to St Peter’s Church on many occasions. Pictured below receiving the cheque is Director Michael Frith with treasurer Donnie McLaughlin and deputy chairman CJ Henry Hayward.... Read more of this article

St Peter’s To Celebrate Queen’s 90th Birthday

St Peter’s To Celebrate Queen’s 90th Birthday

St Peter’s Church in St George’s — given the title ‘Their Majesties Chappell’ by Her Majesty for its 400th Anniversary in 2012 — will be holding a special service of thanksgiving on Sunday, the 12th of June at 11:00 a.m., to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. A Church spokesperson said, “All are invited but attendees should... Read more of this article

Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights

Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights

[Opinion column written by Reverend John-Anthony Burchall] I am a 46-year-old Bermudian who lives in and among those deciduous leafy enclaves that ring Washington DC, the capital of the most powerfully imperial nation in the world. I am also a Black Bermudian whose ancestors came to our island against their will. They mingled with my Pequot forebears... Read more of this article

“Gospel Explosion” To Showcase Local Artists

“Gospel Explosion” To Showcase Local Artists

The Bermuda Gospel Explosion — a gospel concert showcasing Bermudian artists –will be held on June 25th 2016 at Heritage Worship Center. “We are absolutely thrilled at the opportunity to yet again showcase our local artists and we encourage everyone in the community to come out support them,” said Kingdom Building Promotions... Read more of this article

$10K Donated Toward Church Food Program

$10K Donated Toward Church Food Program

Global Atlantic Re Limited has donated $10,000 to the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church’s Community Feeding Program, allowing the program to further its aim to “improve the quality of life for people in Bermuda.” The Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church feeds the homeless and other people in need from the community weekly on Wednesday... Read more of this article

Bishop Dill To Walk From St. James to St. Peter’s

Bishop Dill To Walk From St. James to St. Peter’s

On May 11th, Bishop Nicholas Dill and others from the Anglican Church will be undertaking a prayer walk across the island, traveling from St. James’ Church in Sandys to St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s with the goal of passing each Anglican Church on the island. Sent at 11:52 A “This is in partnership with the Church of England and other... Read more of this article

Josian Maybury’s Album Release Concert

Josian Maybury’s Album Release Concert

On Saturday, May 14 at the St Paul’s Centennial Hall, Josian Maybury will be taking to the stage with other local artists to celebrate the release of her debut album, ‘Speak To Me Lord’. The show will begin at 7.30pm, with tickets costing $30 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under, ad $50 for patrons; tickets are available at Music... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

Photo Set #2: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

The Portuguese community came together yesterday [May 1] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles]. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees a solemn procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article

Photos: 2016 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

Photos: 2016 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 1] 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

‘Feed My Sheep’ Provides Free Lunch Boxes

‘Feed My Sheep’ Provides Free Lunch Boxes

Emmanuel Baptist Church [EBC], under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Georgette Prime Godwin, held their first “Feed My Sheep Ministry” this week, providing free healthy lunch boxes to the community. A spokesperson said, “EBC’s ‘Feed My Sheep Ministry’ derived from a prophetic word spoken over Pastor Prime-Godwin by one... Read more of this article

Christian Science Society To Hold Free Lecture

Christian Science Society To Hold Free Lecture

The Christian Science Society of Bermuda is getting set to offer a free lecture to be given by Enrique Smeke, a Christian Science practitioner, teacher, and lecturer from Boston. The lecture, titled “Are You Ready to Take the First Step?,” will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 7.30pm at Charities House at 25 Point Finger Road in Paget. Mr. Smeke... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Walk To Calvary Reenactment

Photos & Video: Walk To Calvary Reenactment

Congregations from the St. George’s churches marked today’s [March 25] Good Friday holiday by staging their annual reenactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. Crowds of onlookers turned up for the event, which recreates Jesus’ walk to Calvary for his crucifixion. The walk included stops at locations including the Unfinished Church and historic... Read more of this article