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Shaken and/or Unshaken!? Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
	On Tuesday, January 28,2020 our normal, everyday life was suddenly interrupted by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook the western Caribbean (including the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba, the Yucatan-peninsula of Mexico and was felt even in Miami). While most of us have experienced an earthquake before, it never ceases to be a frightening and unsettling event, mostly because unlike other natural disasters they happen without warning. Further, it is a potent reminder of how tiny and vulnerable we are and how much we have grown to expect normalcy and stability in our daily existence. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Lay Leadership Training 2020 Module 1 Unit Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
	On Saturday, January 18, 2020 the new, restructured Lay Leadership Training programme commenced in all four Regional Mission Councils of the United Church. In our own Regional Mission Council 19 persons started the course representing almost all our nine congregations. 2020 -UCJCI YEAR OF EVANGELISM The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) has declared 2020 as the Year of Evangelism. Evangelism will therefore be at the core of the Regional Mission Councils’ and Congregations’ activities for 2020 please click here for more information (PDF file)

Young Leaders Workshop and Annual General Meeting Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
	On Saturday January 11, 2020 a group of 25 strong across the Council participated in the Young Leaders Workshop at the Council Office organized by the YLNE (Youth Leaders National Executive). The workshop was opened by Ms. Camile Watt Youth Minister for the Robert Young/Savannah Charge who also led the ‘icebreaker’ which was much enjoyed by all and set the tone for the rest of the morning. PROSPECT YOUTH CENTRE AND COUNCIL OFFICE RENOVATIONS In the October 5, 2019 meeting of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council the decision was made to attend to some long overdue renovation needs on the Prospect Youth Centre and the Council Office. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Service of Commissioning for Lay Pastor; Installation of new Elders at Webster Memorial; Lay Leadership Development Training; What is Epiphany about? Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
	Service of Commissioning for Lay Pastor On the first Sunday of the new year approximately 120 United Church congregants gathered from across the island in the East End United Church for the Commissioning Service of Mr. Ormond Williams as the Lay Pastor for the East End and Gun Bay Charge. Originally from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Lay Pastor Williams received his Preaching Diploma from the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas where he served as a Local Preacher and was involved in several Christian youth organizations and activities. Mr. Williams has been actively involved in the life and ministry of the Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council for nearly two decades in various areas and in the last seven years he served as Lay Pastor in the William Pouchie Memorial and… please click here for more information (PDF file)

New Year Reflection Monday Dec 30, 2019
	By the Rev. Dr. Yvette Noble-Bloomfield Deputy Regional Secretary Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council As we reflect on 2019, the stark recognition that this year also ends the second decade of the 21st century must come to mind. The world has undergone tremendous changes in these twenty (20) years inclusive of the impact of 9/11, the advent and spread of social media, post-post modernity and the declining influence of religion, increase in the level of cultural and religious intolerance, the subtleness yet increasing levels of discrimination and hate speech inter-alia. In the Cayman Islands, the changes in these two decades have been significant. These include the new Constitution, the introduction of the Bill of Rights, change in the nomenclature of government leaders, the birth of a unity government, the topographical changes, the creation of Camana Bay, engineering feats in buildings and road networks, population growth, work permits increasing in numbers, the Status Grants and the need for the preservation… please click here for more information (PDF file)

Christmas Reflection; Children and Youth Christmas at Webster Memorial, Robert Young Memorial and Savannah United Monday Dec 23, 2019
	By the Rev. Dr. Yvette Noble-Bloomfield Deputy Regional Secretary Cayman Islands Regional Mission Council We are invited by the Spirit to pause from the busyness – ‘the state or condition of having a great deal to do’ and from the business – ‘trade considered in terms of its volume or profitability’ of Christmas and to reflect for a moment on the heart and artistry of Christmas. There is the tendency each year for us to pledge not to get trapped in the hyper activities and commerce of Christmas. We vow to do less, spend less, shop less, eat less but at last, sometimes the very pledges we make are broken even before the bells begin to ring and the carols fill the air and the cakes emerge from the ovens. The heart of Christmas is found in the profound presence of God in Jesus Christ - Immanuel – God with us. It is the recognition of the tremendous love of God for humanity… please click here for more information (PDF file)

4th Sunday of Advent: LOVE Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
	4th Sunday of Advent: LOVE During the first three Sundays (and weeks) of Advent Christians around the world focused on the themes of Hope, Peace and Joy as essential aspects of our faith. Now, that we have arrived to the final week of this season, we complete our spiritual journey and preparation for Christmas by focusing on Love. The miracle of Christmas is the wonderful love of God which was poured out into this world and into every heart that is ready to receive Jesus. He is the love of God in human form, the Love Incarnate, the embodiment of God’s love. The love of God, Jesus, breathes life into the deepest part of our broken and wayward hearts. It changes and transforms us into a new being, a new creation. please click here for more information (PDF file)

3rd Sunday of Advent: JOY Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
	3rd Sunday of Advent: JOY The season of Advent reminds us of the importance of spiritual preparedness, of the readying of our hearts and minds for the life transforming presence of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. On the 1st Sunday in Advent we lit the candle of Hope in our churches as a reminder that as followers of Jesus Christ we are the people of hope. On the 2nd Sunday in Advent we lit the candle of Peace as a reminder that we are the people of a special kind of peace, one that transcends all understanding. The 3rd candle today reminds us that we are also the people of joy. Joy is fundamentally different from happiness. Happiness is a temporary feeling dependent on favorable circumstances and events that seldom last and can change quickly. please click here for more information (PDF file)

GIRLS’ BRIGADE CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
	WHAT CAN WE GIVE? Over one hundred girls and officers of the Girls’ Brigade in the Cayman Islands gathered at the Savannah United Church for their Christmas Carol Service on Sunday, December 1, 2019. All five Companies were represented and participated in response to the theme for the Service ‘What can we give?’ 2nd Sunday of Advent: PEACE The Second Sunday of Advent: PEACE The season of Advent reminds us of the importance of spiritual preparedness, of the readying of our hearts and minds for the life transforming presence of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. please click here for more information (PDF file)

Reflection on the Season of Advent Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
	With the season of Advent, the Church begins another Liturgical year. The Liturgical or Church year is an annual cycle of seasons focusing on the fundamental tenets of our Christian faith through the usage of scriptural readings, colors and vestments. The seasons of the Church year – in order – are: • Advent - the time of preparation for the birth of Jesus • Christmas - the celebration of the birth of Jesus • Epiphany - the baptism of Jesus and also his manifestation to the world • Lent – the time of preparation and fasting leading to Easter • Easter – the commemoration of Jesus’ sacrifice and the celebration of his resurrection • Pentecost – the celebration of the presence and work of Jesus through the Holy Spirit December signals the coming of Christmas and so our preparations begin. There are gifts to buy, cards to send, menus to plan for, people to see. Advent reminds us of the importance of the spiritual aspect of this preparation, the readying of our hearts and minds. CHILD CARE AND PROTECTION POLICY PROVISIONS 15-17 15. In general, activities involving children are to be organized and implemented to minimize the risk of harm. The appropriate mechanisms for monitoring, sanitation and maintenance of Church premises will be observed to ensure child safety for all ages. This includes securing adequate liability insurance and other legal requirements as well as removing objects in the environment that may be harmful to children at various ages. please click here for more information (PDF file)