Hashtag: #FaithAndReligion
Bahá’í Community Elects National Assembly
Serving the Bahá’í community for the coming year, Bermuda’s newly elected National Spiritual Assembly members are Georgia Symonds, Cheryl Peek-Ball, Bavand Etemadi, Oswald Hinds, Blythe Walker, Tanisha Edwards, Read Currelly, Anthony Ball, and Shyama Ezekiel-Fagundo. A spokesperson said, “In Bermuda, as in over 170 countries across the globe,... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader Simons: ‘Ramadan Mubarak’
“I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance party, I would like to wish our local Muslim community ‘Ramadan Mubarak’. As Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement, heightened... Read more of this article
Governor Lalgie Welcomes Faith Leaders
Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed faith leaders to Government House today [March 22] “in order to share their insights on the strength and diversity of faith communities in Bermuda.” Government House said, “This morning Governor Lalgie was delighted to welcome the Emir Saleem Talbot [Imam of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Centre] and Bishop... Read more of this article
Photos: Understanding Holocaust Through Art
The Jewish Community of Bermuda is hosting an exhibition titled “Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through Art & Artifacts” at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall, with the exhibition including an audio aspect. A spokesperson previously said, “This community outreach by the Jewish Community of Bermuda is titled ‘Shoah: Understanding... Read more of this article
Janita Burke To Release New Song “Stand Still”
Janita Burke will release a song entitled “Stand Still” during a virtual event which will be held tonight [March 9]. A spokesperson said, “Janita Burke, a lawyer of over 22 years, is now sharing with the world her love for life, humanity and God via the gift of songwriting which she pens as JB Psalm. Her goal is to create and showcase content... Read more of this article
‘Understanding The Holocaust Through Art’
The Jewish Community of Bermuda will be hosting an exhibition titled “Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through Art & Artifacts” at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall from Friday, March 12 to Wednesday, April 7th. A spokesperson said, “This community outreach by the Jewish Community of Bermuda is titled ‘Shoah: Understanding... Read more of this article
Baha’i To Observe Ayyam-i-Ha, Bahá’í Fast
The Bermudian Bahá’í community will be observing the Ayyam-i-Ha beginning at sundown of February 24th and then the 19 day Baha’i Fast, beginning at sundown of February 28th. A spokesperson said, “The dawn of every religion brings a new calendar, a new way to mark time, and with it new holy days, new festivals to celebrate, and renewed... Read more of this article
SJB Reiterate Call To End Compulsory Worship
Social Justice Bermuda said they reiterate their call “for an end to compulsory collective worship” as the “collective worship found in Bermuda’s public school system is overtly Christian.” A spokesperson said, “On February 1st, 2021 Social Justice Bermuda issued a press statement calling for an end to collective worship... Read more of this article
SJB: “End Compulsory Worship In The Schools”
The Education Committee of Social Justice Bermuda has called “for an end to compulsory worship within the public schools,” saying that “schools should be institutions that are respectful and inclusive of all students, regardless of their religious beliefs or non-belief” and “public monies should not be spent on forcing... Read more of this article
‘Call For The Wailing Women’ Conference
Saphire Faith International Ministries will be hosting a conference entitled ‘Call For The Wailing Women’ on Saturday [Jan 30] via Zoom. Marlene Flynn said, “Calling all Christians denominations – Bishops, Pastors, leaders of every auxiliary of the church, prayer generals, prayer mothers, youth leaders, Intercessors – anyone... Read more of this article
Video: Rev Beaman’s Inauguration Benediction
Reverend Silvester Beaman – a former pastor at Bermuda’s St. Paul AME Church – delivered the benediction at the inauguration ceremony of American President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday [Jan 20]. Introducing the benediction, Reverend Beaman said, “As a nation and people of faith gathered in this historical moment,... Read more of this article
Video: Dr. Trimm On Good Morning America
Bermudian Dr. Cindy Trimm was recently featured on American television show Good Morning America, where she spoke about “how to maintain hope after loss.” Dr. Trimm also recently released a video to mark the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr holiday in the United States, noting the impact and legacy of the legendary civil rights leader and urging... Read more of this article
Beaman To Give Benediction At US Inauguration
Reverend Silvester Beaman – a former pastor at Bermuda’s St. Paul AME Church – has been chosen to deliver the benediction at the inauguration ceremony of American President-elect Joe Biden on January 20. St. Paul AME posted a congratulatory message on Facebook, saying, “We are extremely excited to know that our former Pastor... Read more of this article
Bahá’í Bermuda Invite Public To Zoom Discussion
In celebration of World Religion Day, the Bermudian Bahá’í community will be hosting a “fireside discussion” via Zoom on Thursday [Jan 22]. A spokesperson said, “World Religion Day has been observed annually for the past fifty years by the Bermudian Baha’i community. Its purpose is to spread the knowledge of the oneness of all revealed... Read more of this article
Ranae Kai Bean Releases New Book ‘Jewel’
Bermudian Ranae Kai Bean has released a new book titled Jewel: Restoring Hidden Treasures Through Christ, with the book detailing the role that faith has played in the author’s life. A spokesperson said, “Ranae Kai is filled with God’s peace and love, while beyond excited to share His goodness with the world. Jewel: Restoring Hidden Treasures... Read more of this article
US Consul Makes 100th Church Visit On Island
Today [Dec 16] marks five months since the arrival of US Consul General Lee Rizzuto, and this day also marks his 100th church visit since arriving in Bermuda. U.S. Consul General Rizzuto said, “Today marks five months since I arrived in Bermuda to serve as the United States Consul General with my wife Denise. Amazingly, it feels like time has... Read more of this article
