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Photos/Video: Salvation Army Hamper Giveaway
The Salvation Army’s holiday hamper giveaway program is well underway, with the group expecting to assist thousands of people on the island with food and gifts during the Christmas season. Speaking last week, the Salvation Army’s Major Frank Pittman said, “This was a very exciting day for the Salvation Army. Magic 102.7 arranged for... Read more of this article
Column: United Against Hateful Acts And Speech
[Opinion column written by Shabnam Jheengoor] Over the past year, the crisis in Syria/Iraq created by ISIS has assumed tremendous proportions, the repercussions of which are being felt globally. The refugee situation, immigration issues, radicalization of youth and all the unavoidable resulting issues are becoming increasingly complex. People are either... Read more of this article
Pastor Hopes To Officiate At Son’s Wedding
The mother of a Bermudian who has officially applied to marry his partner on the Island says her son and his partner are “very courageous people,” and said that she hopes to officiate at their wedding. Pastor Sylvia Hayward-Harris hopes to marry Ijumo Hayward and his partner Clarence Williams, who currently live in the US, if they are legally... Read more of this article
Bethel AME Church To Host Christmas Program
On Friday, December 11 at 7.30pm, Rev. Ruth VanLowe Smith and the Bethel AME Church family will present their annual Christmas program, titled ‘The Sounds Of Christmas’ and featuring multi-talented and anointed soloists and musicians Malinda Jennings, Sean Tucker, Devin Lightbourne, Francine Lee, Terry Tucker, and others. With former Pastor of Bethel... Read more of this article
Wesley Church To Present Composer Bowers
On Sunday, December 6th, Wesley Methodist Church will present a recital by American organist and composer Chaz Bower, with proceeds from the event to benefit Wesley’s Organ Fund and the Food Hamper programme. Tickets for the event, which will get underway at 4.00pm, cost $30 for general admission, $15 for seniors and students, and $50 for patrons,... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes Salvation Army Congress
Earlier today [Nov 12] Premier Michael Dunkley joined members of the Salvation Army at City Hall to participate in the launch of the orgnization’s Boundless Bermuda Congress, which takes place from November 12 – 15. This year’s Bermuda Congress features the world leader of the Salvation Army, General Andre Cox, and his wife, Commissioner Silvia... Read more of this article
Salvation Army Holding “Boundless” Congress
The Salvation Army is currently holding “Boundless,” the Congress of the Salvation Army in Bermuda, until November 15, with General Andre’ Cox arriving on the island on November 10 in order to take part in the event. The Congress will include the opening ceremonies on November 12 at 12.00pm at City Hall, followed by the General’s meeting... Read more of this article
St. Philip AME’s Women’s Ministry Celebration
The St. Philip AME Church will be holding the 2015 Women’s Ministry Celebration with the theme “Women Empowered by the Holy Spirit; God has a plan for you,” with events spread over two days. First will be the Celebration Day on Sunday, November 22, with speakers Sister Joan Simmons of St. Paul AME Church and Pastor Yvonne Ramsey of... Read more of this article
Video: Salvation Army “Boundless” Congress
The Salvation Army is getting set to host “Boundless,” the Congress of the Salvation Army in Bermuda, in Hamilton from November 12 through November 15. A spokesperson said, “Although the work of the Salvation Army is well known in the islands of Bermuda, we wish to keep to the forefront the ongoing work of the Community and Social... Read more of this article
Column: Beliefs, Condemnation & Relationships
[Opinion column written by Quinton Berkley Butterfield] Public meetings were held recently which followed a petition being given to the Bermuda Government in support of same-sex marriage. After the petition was presented, there was some media coverage, which included an interview with a pastor. In her interview she said that while the advocates were... Read more of this article
Training Next Generation Of Church Leaders
On Sunday [Oct 11] The Anglican Church of Bermuda, Bermuda College, and the Atlantic School of Theology, will begin offering a series of lectures that it is hoped will lead to the first permanent, ecumenical, accredited training course for Christian ministry in Bermuda. The series will begin with an open lecture entitled “The Matter of the Spirit”... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Welcome New Catholic Bishop
Bermuda will welcome its new Roman Catholic Bishop today [Oct 1] at the Ordination Mass at St. Theresa’s Cathedral starting at 5.00 p.m. “Scores of religious leaders have flown to the island to join in celebrating the Holy Mass of Ordination and parishioners from Bermuda’s six Roman Catholic churches will gather at the Cathedral to attend... Read more of this article
