Category - Jamaica

Will Anglicans learn the lessons of Jamaica?

Savi Hensman — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:45:59 +0100

The Anglican Consultative Council has been meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, writes Savi Hensman. But when will Christians really learn the harsh lessons about how hatred and homophobia are inimical to the Gospel?

British Baptists to go to Jamaica with slave trade apology

agency reporter — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:21:01 +0100

A delegation representing British Baptists is travelling to Jamaica this Thursday to apologise to Jamaican Baptists for the transatlantic slave trade. During their stay the delegation will have opportunities to meet with Jamaican Baptists

Christian Aid joins agencies responding to Jamaica and Haiti emergencies

staff writers — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:52:13 +0100

The UK-based international development agency Christian Aid is making £50,000 available to local partner organisations in Jamaica and Haiti to support their post-hurricane relief efforts. Churches worldwide have responded to the disaster.

Scottish churches will walk to commemorate slave trade abolition

staff writers — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:24:41 +0000

A gathering in Musselburgh will trace the footsteps of a famous son of a black Jamaican slave